When is a point of order debatable?

1.   ?    When the issue itself is debatable and it has been given to the assembly.
2.   ?    At all times.
3.   ?    Never.
4.   ?    When the chair is considering how to rule on the point.

If the assembly decides the point of order, _____.

1.   ?    it cannot be appealed
2.   ?    it can be appealed if it is debatable
3.   ?    it can be appealed if it is not debatable
4.   ?    it can always be appealed

Which of the following are true about a Point of Order?

1. Requires a second.
2. Is always debatable.
3. It can be amended.
4. It takes a majority vote in all cases.

Which of the following are true about a Point of Order?

1. It takes no vote in any case.
2. It can be renewed if the parliamentary situation changes
3. It may interrupt a speaker only when related to the speaker.
4. It can be reconsidered.

If a point of order is raised while a point of order is being decided, _____.

1.   ?    the chair decides and it cannot be appealed
2.   ?    the chair decides but it can be appealed
3.   ?    the assembly decides and it cannot be appealed
4.   ?    the assembly decides but it can be appealed

A Point of Order _____.

1. yields to higher motions than the one from which it arose
2. takes precedence over any pending motion
3. can be subject to close debate if it is debatable
4. can have the limit on debate extended if it is debatable

If a member does not like the ruling of the chair, the member can _____.

1.   ?    appeal
2.   ?    raise a point of order
3.   ?    shout down the chair
4.   ?    move to rescind

An appeal ______.

1.   ?    needs a second
2.   ?    needs no second
3.   ?    needs a second if it is to be debatable
4.   ?    needs a second if it is to be undebatable

Which of the following are true about an Appeal?

1. Needs a second
2. Can be debatable
3. It is amendable
4. Takes a vote of a majority opposing the chair

Which of the following are true about an Appeal?

1. May interrupt proceedings as long as another member has not begun to speak
2. May be renewed
3. May be reconsidered
4. Takes a majority supporting the chair

What may not be appealed?

1. An opinion of the chair.
2. A matter relating to procedure.
3. A matter related to business.
4. All matters can be appealed.

An appeal takes precedence over ____.

1. All motions pending when the chair rules on a point of order.
2. The motion to postpone temporarily.
3. All privileged motions.
4. Close debate.

An appeal cannot be introduced _____.

1. if the chair has not ruled on a point of order
2. if the chair has declared something a fact
3. if the assembly has ruled on an issue
4. if the ruling relates to procedure

If there is only one interpretation of a rule, ____.

1. it may not be appealed
2. the ruling of the chair is final
3. an appeal is still permitted
4. it is up to the chair to decide if an appeal is allowed

What is the purpose of a motion to Suspend the Rules?

1.   ?    To allow a time limited deviation from the rules
2.   ?    To permanently change the rules.
3.   ?    To make sure that the rules are enforced.
4.   ?    To allow the chair to change the rules.

Suspend the rules can be used _____.

1. to solve simple procedural problems
2. to solve complex procedural problems
3. to create simple procedural issues
4. to create complex procedural issues

What must be stated when making the motion to suspend the rules?

1. The activity to be allowed.
2. The rules to be suspended.
3. The time limit of the suspension if to be for more than the pending question.
4. The reason for the suspension.

When a motion to Suspend the Rules covers a time period, _____.

1. it is a main motion
2. it can only be made when nothing else is pending
3. it applies only to main motions
4. it yields to any main motion

Which of the following may not be suspended?

1. A bylaw that does not allow its suspension
2. The articles of incorporation
3. The articles in the constitution unless they specifically permit it.
4. The fundamental right to vote.

Which of the following may not be suspended?

1. The requirement of notice for an item.
2. The quorum required for a meeting.
3. A rule protecting a minority.
4. The limit on the number of speeches a member may make on an issue.