Nominations by the chair _____.

1.   ?    is often used for committee chairs
2.   ?    is commonly used for nominations of officers
3.   ?    should be avoided
4.   ?    should be used for all nominations

Nominations by the chair _____.

1. means the chair can appoint members who support the current administration
2. if stated in the bylaws, excludes other ways of making nominations
3. must be accepted
4. are very unusual

The right to nominate by the chair _____.

1.   ?    is not the same as the right to appoint
2.   ?    means the chair can appoint any he wishes
3.   ?    is the same as the right to appoint
4.   ?    means the chair cannot have the right to appoint

If the document of authority does not give the chair the right to appoint or nominate, _____.

1.   ?    the right does not exist
2.   ?    the assembly may give the chair the power
3.   ?    the chair can assume the power if it is not specifically denied
4.   ?    the chair can still nominate people as he wishes

When should nominations take place?

1.   ?    With enough time to let the members learn about the nominees.
2.   ?    Immediately before the election.
3.   ?    Nominations must be held in the morning with elections in the afternoon.
4.   ?    At least one week before the election.

Nominations _____.

1. should be done one office at a time
2. can be done all at the same time
3. must be done from the highest office to the lowest
4. must be done from the lowest office to the highest

Once the chair declares nominations open, who nominates first?

1.   ?    The nominating committee if there is one.
2.   ?    The chair.
3.   ?    Any nominations by petition.
4.   ?    Members from the floor.

During nominations, if a member wants to make a nomination, ____.

1. they call it out from the floor
2. they must be recognized to make it
3. they should make sure they have a second
4. they can't if there is a nominating committee

When it is clear that there are no further nominations, what happens?

1.   ?    The chair declares nominations closed.
2.   ?    The chair calls for further nominations.
3.   ?    The chair asks if there are any objections to closing nominations.
4.   ?    Nominations are automatically closed.

Which of the following are the main principles of elections?

1. The members' right to information.
2. Courtesy and respect to all members.
3. Secrecy regarding votes.
4. Multiplicity of candidates.

Unless there are special rules in the bylaws, which of the following rules apply?

1. A majority of vote cast elects.
2. Ballot voting is used.
3. Candidates are not dropped if there is more than one round of voting.
4. The results and vote count must be announced.

Unless there are special rules in the bylaws, which of the following rules apply?

1. A person does not need to be nominated to be elected.
2. If a member meets the criterion to be elected they have the right to run.
3. Candidates have the right to access to the electorate.
4. The electorate have the right to access to the candidates.

Special rules affecting who can run and who can be voted for must be _____.

1.   ?    in the documents of authority
2.   ?    in the standing rules
3.   ?    passed by the assembly
4.   ?    decided by the chair

Which of the following are participants in an election?

1. The candidates
2. The voters
3. The teller committee
4. The scrutineers

Which of the following is a candidate?

1. A member who is qualified and who has been nominated for office.
2. A non-member who has been nominated for office and who has been shown as eligible to serve.
3. A member who wants to run for office but who has not fulfilled the requirements to hold office.
4. A non-member who members want to elect. The bylaws say that only members can hold office.

Which of the following may be voted for?

1. A qualified candidate.
2. An unqualified member.
3. An unqualified non-member.
4. A fictitious character.

If an unqualified candidate receives a majority of the vote, what happens?

1.   ?    A reballot occurs.
2.   ?    The ballots for the unqualified candidates are thrown out.
3.   ?    The unqualified candidate is elected to office.
4.   ?    The entire election process is restarted.

Candidates _____.

1.   ?    should be allowed to circulate information about themselves
2.   ?    cannot communicate their ideas to others
3.   ?    can communicate only basic information to others
4.   ?    can only selectively communicate with others

Just before the election or at the time of nomination, candidate may ____.

1.   ?    address remarks to the members
2.   ?    not criticize other candidates
3.   ?    talk about their qualifications
4.   ?    speak against the credentals of others

Which of the following may vote in an election with no special rules?

1.   ?    Members present at the meeting.
2.   ?    Members who send in ballots.
3.   ?    Members who submit a proxy.
4.   ?    Members who are under suspension.