Robert's Rules of Order

Used to postpone discussion until the group decides by majority vote to resume discussion.

• Lay on the Table

• Recind

• Recess

• Main Motion

Used to bring the body to an immediate vote.

• Call for the Previous Question

• Rescind

• Main Motion

• Division of the assembly

May be desired if the group has adopted a rule limiting the amount of time that will be spent on a topic, or if the group desires to impose a time limitation.

• Refer to Committee

• Amendment

• Limit or Extend the Debate

What is the text that governs business meetings?

• Bill of Rights

• The Law

• Robert's Rules of Order

• Politics for Dummies

Which of the following defines Order of Business?

• Call to Order

• Finished Business

• Unfinished Business

• Meeting Minutes Organization

What is parliamentary procedure?

• A method of giving rights to the most important people

• A set of rules that only apply to officers

• A way to adjourn a meeting

• A set of rules for running a successful meeting.

A two-thirds vote is required when motions _____________________.

• are ridiculous-sounding

• restrict a members' rights

• will change the meeting's agenda

• are subsidiary

Zach wants to talk about having an event at the skatepark. How should he state his motion?

• I want to have a group meeting at the skatepark next week.

• I motion to have our next meeting at the skatepark.

• I move to have the next meeting at the skatepark next weekend.

• We should skate next weekend at the skatepark.

The common method of voting is by...

• hand.

• roll call.

• voice.

• standing up.

What three steps are needed to bring a motion to the floor?

• a member makes a motion

• the member and chair makes a move

• the chair states the motion

• the motion is seconded