How many general principles of parliamentary law are there?

1.   ?    6
2.   ?    5
3.   ?    4
4.   ?    7

Which of the following is not a general principal of parliamentary law?

1.   ?    All of the other answers are general principals of parliamentary procedure.
2.   ?    The majority must be allowed to rule.
3.   ?    The minority have rights that must be respected.
4.   ?    Members have a right to information to help make decisions.

Which of the following is not a general principal of parliamentary law?

1.   ?    All of the other answers are general principals of parliamentary procedure.
2.   ?    Courtesy and respect for others are required.
3.   ?    All members have equal rights, privileges, and obligations.
4.   ?    Members have a right to an efficient meeting.

The general principles of parliamentary law are ____.

1.   ?    not always absolute
2.   ?    absolute
3.   ?    relative
4.   ?    easily abrogated

The right to discuss issues freely, to deal with one issue at a time, and to advance notice of business ____.

1.   ?    can be derived from the six general principles of parliamentary law
2.   ?    are so basic that they exist by themselves
3.   ?    have no basis in parliamentary law
4.   ?    are additional basic principals of parliamentary law recognized by all

According to Thomas Jefferson, ____.

1.   ?    the minority has equal rights that equal laws must protect
2.   ?    the minority must yield to the will of the majority in all aspects
3.   ?    the majority must yield to the will of the minority in all aspects
4.   ?    both the majority and the minority are powerless concerning the other

The actions of the majority must be _____.

1.   ?    reasonable
2.   ?    dictatorial
3.   ?    absolute
4.   ?    dogmatic

Which of the following is true?

1.   ?    The minority needs to be protected from the majority, and the majority needs to be protected from the minority.
2.   ?    The minority needs to be protected from the majority, but the majority does not need to be protected from the minority.
3.   ?    The majority needs to be protected from the minority, but the minority does not need to be protected from the majority.
4.   ?    Neither the majority nor the minority needs to be protected.

The key to balancing the majority and minority rights is _____.

1.   ?    reasonableness
2.   ?    uncertainty
3.   ?    niceness
4.   ?    quickness

Who sets the definition for reasonabl