To propose a formal change in a pending motion, you use _____.

1.   ?    the motion to amend
2.   ?    the motion to confirm
3.   ?    the motion to ratify
4.   ?    a main motion

What motions can have amend applied to them?

1.   ?    Any motion that contains a variable.
2.   ?    Only main motions.
3.   ?    Motions that contain a time or date.
4.   ?    Motions that cannot be altered.

How many forms of amendments are there?

1.   ?    Four
2.   ?    Five
3.   ?    Three
4.   ?    Six

Which of the following is a proper type of amendment?

1. Inserting words
2. Striking words
3. Striking words and inserting other words
4. Substituting

What must all amendments be?

1. Germane to the original motion.
2. Hostile to the original motion.
3. Non-hostile to the original motion.
4. Short so that they are easy to understand.

Whose decision is final as to germaneness?

1.   ?    The assembly
2.   ?    The chair
3.   ?    The parliamentarian
4.   ?    The mover of the original motion

What is a primary amendment?

1.   ?    An amendment to the main motion.
2.   ?    The first amendment offered to a motion.
3.   ?    An amendment to an amendment.
4.   ?    An amendment to a resolution.

What is a secondary amendment?

1.   ?    An amendment to an amendment.
2.   ?    An amendment to the main motion.
3.   ?    The second amendment offered to a motion.
4.   ?    A minor amendment.

Which of the following is true about a motion to amend?

1. It takes a second.
2. It is debatable.
3. It is amendable in some cases.
4. It takes a majority vote.

Which of the following is true about the motion to amend?

1. It may interrupt a speaker.
2. It may be renewed in some cases.
3. It may be reconsidered.
4. It takes the same vote as required to pass the main motion.

Words may be inserted ____.

1. before another word
2. after another word
3. only in the preamble
4. only in the main body

Which of the following motions can be amended?

1. A motion to refer
2. A motion to postpone
3. A motion to fix a time for a continued meeting
4. A motion to amend

Motions are voted on _____.

1. in the reverse order of that in which they are made
2. in the order in which they are made
3. in the order determined by the chair
4. in the order determined by the assembly

It is the responsibility of the chair to ensure that motions are ____.

1. logical
2. not confusing
3. handled carefully
4. always in writing

How many motions allow for delay of the main motion?

1.   ?    Four
2.   ?    Three
3.   ?    Two
4.   ?    One

For which of the following reasons might an assembly want to delay a main motion?

1. To gather more information.
2. To put the motion at a better time.
3. Because the time for discussion has run out.
4. To allow time for more members to come.

What motion should be used if an assembly wants to make no decision about a motion?

1.   ?    Postpone Indefinitely
2.   ?    Refer to a Committee
3.   ?    Postpone to a Certain Time
4.   ?    Postpone Temporarily

If the motion to Postpone Indefinitely is adopted, the main motion _____.

1. cannot be reintroduced until the next meeting
2. is not voted on during the current meeting
3. can not be considered again by the assembly
4. may be renewed latter in the meeting

Which of the following is true about the motion to Postpone Indefinitely?

1. Needs a second.
2. It is debatable.
3. It is amendable.
4. It takes a majority vote.

Which of the following is true about the motion to Postpone Indefinitely?

1. It may interrupt a speaker.
2. It can be renewed.
3. It can be reconsidered?
4. It takes precedence only over a main motion and yields to all motions besides a main motion.