When talking about precedence, it is easiest to ____.

1.   ?    think of the last motion made
2.   ?    consider all the motions that are currently pending
3.   ?    look up the motion in the book to see what can be done
4.   ?    not worry about the present motion

A main motion _____.

1. introduces an idea for the first time
2. re-introduces an idea from a previous meeting
3. introduces ideas to be considered at future meetings
4. brings only an unimportant idea before the assembly

Which of the following are true about main motions?

1. Require a second
2. Are debatable
3. Need a majority vote
4. Are amendable

Which of the following are true about main motions?

1. May interrupt a speaker
2. May be renewed
3. May be reconsidered
4. Has precedence over nothing

The act of seconding a main motion _____.

1. can be done without recognition
2. can be requested by the chair
3. is absolutely required for all main motions
4. kills a main motion if it is not done

Discussion of the main motion _____.

1. begins after the chair has stated it
2. begins immediately after a member makes the motion
3. must be germane to the motion
4. can go in any direction the speaker wants

When it is time to vote on a main motion, _____.

1. the chair repeats it
2. the chair repeats it only if requested
3. the chair repeats it at the chair's discretion
4. the chair never repeats it

A formal main motion is a _____.

1.   ?    resolution
2.   ?    subsidiary motion
3.   ?    preamble
4.   ?    resolve clause

The preamble of a resolution begins with _____.

1.   ?    "Whereas,"
2.   ?    "Resolved,"
3.   ?    "In the event that,"
4.   ?    "Moved that, "

In debating a resolution, ____.

1.   ?    the resolve is considered before the preamble
2.   ?    the preamble is considered before the resolve
3.   ?    the resolve and the preamble are debated at the same time
4.   ?    the preamble is never debated

For a courtesy resolution, _____.

1.   ?    no negative vote is taken
2.   ?    the negative vote is taken first
3.   ?    no vote is taken
4.   ?    only the negative vote is taken

A good practice with a main motion is _____.

1.   ?    to put it in the call of the meeting
2.   ?    to never mention it before the meeting takes place
3.   ?    to keep knowledge of it hidden
4.   ?    None of the other answers is correct.

During debate on a motion, _____.

1.   ?    the chair should state it often
2.   ?    the chair should state it only once
3.   ?    the chair may not state it
4.   ?    the mover must continually state the motion

Main motion _____.

1.   ?    should be written out
2.   ?    must always be written out
3.   ?    should not be written out
4.   ?    may not be written out

If an organization uses motion forms, who should receive copies of any motion?

1. The Chair
2. The Secretary
3. The Parliamentarian
4. The Treasurer

What is the effect of a motion to amend a previous decision?

1. It brings the issue before the society again.
2. It does not affect any action already taken.
3. It reverses actions already taken.
4. It becomes effective immediately upon adoption.

Which bodies can amend something previously adopted?

1. The bodies that have the authority to do so.
2. The board of directors
3. The executive committee
4. The general assembly

What is the effect of an accidental amendment of a previous decision?

1. It is valid.
2. It is valid if a two-thirds vote is achieved.
3. It is not valid.
4. It needs to be revoted upon when it is discovered.

Which of the following is not true about amending a previous decision?

1. It requires a second.
2. It is debatable.
3. It requires a higher vote than originally needed.
4. It is amendable.

Which of the following is not true about amending a previous decision?

1. It may interrupt a speaker.
2. It may be renewed in the same meeting.
3. It may be reconsidered.
4. It requires a two-thirds vote.