When must the method of voting be included in the document of authority?

1. If a ballot vote is to be used.
2. If a mail vote is to be used.
3. If an electronic vote is to be used.
4. If a hand vote is to be used.

Which of the following is not a type of voting?

1. A voice vote
2. A show of hands
3. A standing vote
4. A serpentine vote

Which of the following is not a type of voting?

1. A roll call vote
2. A ballot vote
3. A mail vote
4. An electronic vote

If a motion has no opposition, the chair ____.

1.   ?    may declare it adopted if nobody objects
2.   ?    must take a full vote on it
3.   ?    declares it adopted no matter what
4.   ?    does nothing but moves on to the next item of business

How many members must object to require a regular vote on a motion that appears to have no real opposition?

1.   ?    One
2.   ?    Two
3.   ?    A majority
4.   ?    Two-thirds of the members

A voice vote is decided by _____.

1.   ?    volume
2.   ?    a count of members
3.   ?    the size of the assembly
4.   ?    the chair's criteria

When can a voice vote not be used?

1. When a two-thirds vote is required.
2. When a specific number is required to pass a motion.
3. When voting on a main motion.
4. When the chair is unsure of the results

When can the chair take a voice vote a second time?

1. If the members seem unsure of what the motion is.
2. If the members appear to be confused.
3. If an unrepresentative number voted.
4. Never.

If a member doubts the chair's call on a voice vote, what can be done?

1.   ?    The member can cause a rising vote by calling out "I doubt the vote."
2.   ?    The member can cause a counted vote by calling out "I doubt the vote."
3.   ?    The member can cause a counted vote by demanding one.
4.   ?    Nothing can be done.

A counted vote can be ordered by _____.

1. General Consent
2. Majority Vote
3. Two-thirds Vote
4. Plurality Vote

What is the same as a standing vote?

1. A show of hands.
2. A serpentine vote.
3. A roll call vote
4. Nothing

When is a standing vote used?

1. When a voice vote is doubted.
2. When a two-thirds vote is needed.
3. When a counted vote is needed.
4. When a roll call vote is needed.

What is a serpentine vote?

1. An alternate way of doing a counted vote.
2. A way of getting the members themselves to do the counting.
3. A tricky manner of getting a vote passed.
4. An illegal process.

How is a serpentine vote ordered?

1. By order of the chair.
2. By a majority vote.
3. By a two-thirds vote.
4. By a plurality vote.

What is the most accurate method of voting?

1.   ?    Roll Call Voting
2.   ?    Serpentine Voting
3.   ?    Ballot Voting
4.   ?    Voice Voting

What vote is needed to order a Roll Call Vote?

1.   ?    Majority
2.   ?    Two-thirds
3.   ?    Majority of the entire membership
4.   ?    Majority of the Quorum

During a Roll Call Vote, _____.

1. the secretary calls on each member by name
2. members say "Aye," "No," or "Abstain"
3. the secretary tallies the vote
4. the chair announces the vote

For a Roll Call Vote, _____.

1. the chair declares the winner
2. each individual vote is recorded in the minutes
3. the final tally is recorded in the minutes
4. the secretary orders the vote

When is a Ballot Vote used?

1. When called for by the documents of authority.
2. When ordered by a majority vote.
3. When the chair wants one.
4. For all elections.

If a Ballot Vote is known to be coming, _____.

1. the staff should prepare ballots ahead of time
2. ballots cannot be prepared until the issue is finalized during debate
3. the chair needs to prepare the ballots during the meeting
4. the secretary needs to prepare the ballots during the meeting