What activities are usually at an annual meeting or convention?

1. Business meeting
2. Education activities
3. Social activities
4. Recruiting drive

Where is the standard agenda for the annual business meeting of an organization found?

1.   ?    In the documents of authority.
2.   ?    In the rules of the executive committee.
3.   ?    It is recreated for each annual session.
4.   ?    There is no standard agenda.

Which of the following items should be timed for an annual meeting?

1. When registration is to occur.
2. When the business meeting is to convene.
3. The expected time for adjournment.
4. Election of officers and other officials.

How many common committees exist for most conventions?

1.   ?    4
2.   ?    3
3.   ?    2
4.   ?    1

Which of the following is a standard committee for a convention?

1. Credentials committee
2. Convention rules committee
3. Program committee
4. Reference committee

Which committee is in charge of determining if a quorum is present what its numbers are?

1.   ?    Credentials committee
2.   ?    Program committee
3.   ?    Reference committee
4.   ?    Entertainment committee

How often should the credentials committee report?

1.   ?    Every time there is a change in the number of registered participants.
2.   ?    Once at the beginning of the convention.
3.   ?    Each morning of the convention.
4.   ?    The committee does not report.

Who is in charge of preparing the official list of registered voters?

1.   ?    The credentials committee.
2.   ?    The program committee.
3.   ?    The reference committee.
4.   ?    The rules committee.

What is done to the credentials report when it is presented?

1.   ?    It is voted on.
2.   ?    It is accepted without any action.
3.   ?    The report is never presented to the assembly.
4.   ?    There is no such report.

If the sitting of some delegates is contested, _____.

1. it is decided by the assembly
2. it needs a motion and a second
3. if some of the contested delegates have been seated, they get to vote
4. Delegates cannot be contested.

When does the Rules Committee report?

1.   ?    Right after the Credentials Committee.
2.   ?    Before any other committee.
3.   ?    It does not report.
4.   ?    It is the last committee to report.

What is the role of the Rules Committee?

1. To propose special rules for the convention.
2. To enforce the rules of the convention.
3. To set the rules of the convention.
4. There is no such committee.

Which of the following is an administrative rule?

1. Delegates must wear a badge at all times.
2. Speakers shall be limited to three minutes.
3. Serpentine voting shall be used for all counted votes not by ballot.
4. Debate shall be limited to 15 minutes on all motions.

What vote is needed to adopt convention rules?

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

What vote is needed to modify an administrative rule at a convention?

1.   ?    Majority
2.   ?    Two-thirds
3.   ?    Majority of the entire membership
4.   ?    They can't be modified.

What vote is needed to modify a rule of order at a convention?

1.   ?    Two-thirds
2.   ?    Majority
3.   ?    Majority of the entire membership
4.   ?    They can't be modified.

What happens if a rule of order is rescinded?

1.   ?    The rule in the Parliamentary Authority goes into effect.
2.   ?    There is no rule.
3.   ?    Rules of order cannot be rescinded.
4.   ?    The assembly must pass a new rule before proceeding with business.

Prior to their adoptions, what vote does an amendment to a standing rule at a convention take?

1.   ?    Majority
2.   ?    Two-thirds
3.   ?    Majority of the entire membership
4.   ?    Amendments are not allowed.

When does the Program Committee first report?

1.   ?    After the Rules Committee.
2.   ?    After the Credentials Committee.
3.   ?    First of all committees.
4.   ?    It does not report.

What does the Program Committee organize?

1. Business meetings.
2. Social meetings.
3. Educational meetings.
4. Registration.