ANS II 1.02 Parliamentary Procedure

What is the primary purpose of parliamentary procedure?

• To create laws for the government

• To conduct business through a formal, organized approach

• To elect government officials

• To manage financial budgets

Which book serves as the basis for parliamentary law?

• The Constitution

• Robert’s Rules of Order

• The Federalist Papers

• The Magna Carta

What is the correct phrase to use when presenting a new item of business in a meeting?

• "I propose..."

• "I suggest..."

• "I move..."

• "I recommend..."

Which motion is used to temporarily suspend the rules of an organization?

• Adjourn

• Suspend the Rules

• Lay on the Table

• Reconsider

If a member wants to correct a parliamentary mistake, which motion should they use?

• Point of Order

• Appeal

• Amendment

• Main Motion

What is the purpose of the "Division of the House" motion?

• To divide the assembly into smaller groups

• To get a re-vote on a "voice" or "hand" vote

• To amend a motion

• To adjourn the meeting

Which of the following motions requires a majority vote to pass and cannot be reconsidered?

• Lay on the Table

• Reconsider

• Rescind

• Take from the Table

What is the correct procedure to follow when a member wants to stop the discussion on a topic?

• "I move to adjourn"

• "I move to stop debate"

• "I move to amend"

• "I move to reconsider"

Which motion is used to bring back an item that was previously tabled?

• Reconsider

• Rescind

• Take from the Table

• Suspend the Rules

What is required for a motion to "Rescind" to pass without prior notice?

• A simple majority vote

• A 2/3 vote

• A unanimous vote

• A 3/4 vote