Parliamentary Inquiry (Incidental)

Which one of the following best describes the Standard Descriptive Characteristics (SDCs) for a Parliamentary Inquiry that relate to reconsidering, amending, and debate?

• They strictly focus on procedural reforms without addressing core elements like debate.

• They define the core elements of a Parliamentary Inquiry by outlining the procedures for reconsidering, amending, and engaging in debate.

• They disregard the elements of amending and debate, focusing only on reconsidering.

• They only provide a vague framework that does not clearly specify any of the three aspects.

What are the Standard Descriptive Characteristics (abbrev. SDCs) for a Parliamentary Inquiry that relate to: 1. Seconding 2. Vote required. Explain your answer. 3. If it can be made when another member has the floor.

1. How is a Parliamentary Inquiry used? 2. Does it involve a ruling by the chair? 3. Name one subsidiary motion that can be applied to a Parliamentary Inquiry.

Name three forms that are used to make the motion Parliamentary Inquiry.

1. What is the difference between a Parliamentary Inquiry and a Request for Information? 2. Can a Parliamentary Inquiry be reconsidered? 3. Should a Parliamentary Inquiry always interrupt a speaker? Explain your answer.

A Parliamentary Inquiry is directed to Ministers and is designed to obtain information on policy and administration.

• Ministers; policy and administration

• Ministers; finance and defense

• The electorate; policy and administration

• The Judiciary; legal and policy matters

1. Is the chair’s response to a Parliamentary Inquiry subject to an Appeal? 2. Explain your answer to your answer to #1. 3. How does the chair handle a Parliamentary Inquiry if it is made when a member has the floor and an answer is not needed at once?

Can the parliamentarian answer a Parliamentary Inquiry?

If the chairman did not know the answer to a Parliamentary Inquiry and wanted to consult with the parliamentarian or the parliamentary authority, how could they do that in a meeting?

If the chair is unsure if a breach of order has occurred, what step does Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (abbrev. RONR) recommend?