Parliamentary Procedure Quiz

What is the first step in an orderly business meeting?

• Call to order

• Adjournment

• Recreation & refreshments

• New business

Which of the following is a step in a business meeting?

• Reading & approval of minutes

• Ignoring minutes

• Skipping reports

• Avoiding attendance

What is the second step to present a motion?

• Recognition by the chair

• Making the motion

• Seconding the motion

• Voting on the motion

What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?

• Those supporting the motion that … say aye.

• Those against the motion that … say aye.

• Those supporting the motion that … say no.

• Those against the motion that … say no.

Who recognizes the person making the motion?

• The chair (president or chairperson)

• The secretary

• The treasurer

• The vice president

When does a vote go into effect?

• Before the announcement of the results

• Following the announcement of the results

• During the voting process

• After the meeting ends

What is the proper terminology to use in starting a main motion?

• I propose that...

• I suggest that...

• I move that...

• I think that...

Is the motion to lay on the table amendable?

• Yes, it is amendable

• No, it is unamendable

• Yes, but only with a majority vote

• No, but it can be reconsidered

Is the motion to amend debatable?

• Yes, when the motion to which it applies is debatable.

• No, it is never debatable.

• Yes, always.

• No, only under special circumstances.

Is an amendment amendable?

• Only an amendment of first rank is amendable.

• All amendments are amendable.

• No amendments are amendable.

• Only amendments of second rank are amendable.