Quiz on Parliamentary Procedures

What is a Friendly Amendment?

• Can amend any clause

• Requires a majority vote

• Proposed by the sponsor for minor mistakes

• Proposed by anyone

How many copies of an amendment are needed?

• Three copies for the committee

• Only one copy is sufficient

• Two identical copies

• One for the chair

What is the required vote to pass an amendment?

• Two-thirds majority

• Majority of the committee

• Simple majority

• Unanimous consent

What does the term 'Lay on Table' refer to?

• To temporarily set aside a motion

• To permanently discard a motion

• To bring back a previously tabled motion

• To extend debate time

What vote is needed to 'Take from Table' a motion?

• Majority of the chair's decision

• Unanimous consent

• Two-thirds plus one vote

• Simple majority

What is the purpose of a Point of Privilege?

• To ask a question about procedure

• To address the rights and comfort of delegates

• To indicate a mistake by the chair

• To withdraw a motion

What does a Point of Order indicate?

• A motion to extend debate

• A request to withdraw a motion

• A request for information

• A mistake made by the chair

What is required for a motion to Postpone Indefinitely?

• A second from another delegate

• A letter to the chair

• A two-thirds majority vote

• A simple majority vote

What is the role of the Securitary during a motion?

• To count votes

• To propose motions

• To debate the motion

• To provide forms to delegates

What does a Point of Information to the speaker allow a delegate to do?

• Interrupt the speaker

• Ask a question related to the speech

• Request a vote

• Make a motion