Meeting Procedures Mastery Test 3

Which of the following is true about Resume Consideration?
1. May interrupt a speaker
2. May be reconsidered
3. May be renewed
4. Takes a two-thirds vote
which of the following is the lowest in precedence?
1. Amend
2. Resume consideration
3. Postpone Indefinitely
4. Postpone to a Certain Time
When can a motion to resume consideration be made?
1. When no other business is pending.
2. At any time the mover can get the floor.
3. At any time even if it means interrupting a speaker.
4. Only when new business has been reached.
If the motion to resume consideration is passed, how is debate affected?
1. It is in the same condition as when the motion to Postpone Temporarily was made.
2. All members have their full debating rights restored.
3. The clock begins again on debate.
4. It is as if there had been no debate before.
Once resume consideration is adopted, what motions are in order?
1. The same motions that were in order when Temporarily Postpone was adopted.
2. All motions are set back their original status for this item.
3. Amendments are no longer permitted,
4. Postpone Indefinitely can no longer be made.
How long may a member usually debate at any one time?
1. Five minutes
2. At the whim of the chair.
3. Until another claims the floor.
4. Ten minutes
How often may a member debate on any motion without special permission?
1. Two times
2. Once
3. Three times
4. Depends upon the chair
If a motion to limit debate is pending, _____.
1. a motion to extend debate is not allowed
2. a motion to extend debate can be made
3. a motion to amend by changing to extend is allowable
4. since they rank the a motion to extend debate is allowed creating a blank to fill
Which of the following can be used to extend or limit debate?
1. Time
2. Number of speakers
3. Balance of pro and con speakers
4. Will of the chair
The motion to extend debate _____.
1. can be applied to a speaker who has exhausted his time
2. can be applied to a speaker who has exhausted the number of times allowed to speak
3. can only be applied to a class of speakers and not one particular speaker
4. must be evenly applied to pro and con speakers
To extend an individual members speaking rights is usually done by _____ first.
1. request
2. motion
3. demand
4. This cannot be done.
The motion to extend or limit debate can be applied to ______.
1. the currently pending motion
2. future motions not yet made
3. previous motions
4. It cannot be made.
Which of the following is true about a motion to limit or extend debate?
1. Needs a second.
2. Can be amended
3. Is debatable
4. Takes a majority vote
Which of the following is true about a motion to limit or extend debate?
1. Takes a two-thirds vote
2. May interrupt a speaker
3. Can be renewed
4. Can be reconsidered
If a motion to limit or extend debate for a meeting has been adopted, what vote is needed to return to regular limits on debate?
1. A majority
2. A two-thirds
3. A majority of the entire membership
4. A plurality
The motion to extend or limit debate takes precedence over _____.
1. all debatable motions
2. only main motions and motions to amend
3. postpone temporarily
4. close debate
What is the purpose of the motion to Close Debate?
1. To end discussion of the current motion.
2. To end debate on consecutive pending motions
3. To end discussion on selective pending motions
4. To end discussion on any main motion that is pending
If a motion to close debate is adopted, _____.
1. no more amendments can be offered
2. new amendments can be offered but no debate is allowed
3. new amendments can be offered and they are not affected by the close debate motion
4. new amendments cannot be offered but the old amendments can still be debated
A motion to close debate _____.
1. ends members' right to speak even if they have not spoken
2. does not end a member's right to debate if they have not spoken at least once
3. allows the mover of the original motion to speak one more time
4. allows debate to be made by one person from each side
When a motion to close debate is adopted, _____.
1. the chair must immediately take a vote
2. the chair moves to the next item of business
3. the chair has the option as to what to do next
4. the pending motions affected by the motion are considered lost
When the motion to close debate is adopted, _____.
1. the motions are voted on in the reverse order of which they were made
2. if a motion to refer is adopted, voting on the other motions stops
3. if a motion to postpone is adopted, the close debate remains in effect for the duration of the current meeting
4. if a motion to postpone to another meeting is adopted, close debate remains in effect
Which of the following is true about a motion to Close Debate?
1. Requires a second
2. Is debatable
3. Is amendable
4. Takes a two-thirds vote
Which of the following is true about a motion to Close Debate?
1. Takes a majority vote
2. May interrupt a speaker
3. May be renewed
4. May be reconsidered
Which of the following motions has precedence over the others?
1. Close Debate
2. Limit or Extend Debate
3. Postpone
4. Main Motion
Which of the following motions has precedence over the others?
1. Privileged Motion
2. Close Debate
3. Postpone Temporarily
4. Refer to a Committee
A Privileged Motion deals with _____.
1. individual members
2. the assembly
3. convenience of the members
4. general business
How many privileged motions are there?
1. Four
2. Three
3. Two
4. One
Motions of Privilege are _____.
1. ranked within themselves
2. ranked higher than other motions
3. unranked in anyway
4. ranked the five highest
Motions of Privilege affecting the individual and the assembly ____.
1. are ranked differently
2. are ranked the same
3. have no rank
4. may not be used
How can a question of privilege be stated?
1. As a request
2. As a motion
3. As a demand
4. As a fact
Which is the highest ranking question of privilege>
1. Fix the time for a continued meeting
2. Adjourn
3. Privilege of the assembly
4. Privilege of an individual
Which of the following ranks lowest in terms of precedence?
1. Privilege of an individual
2. Recess
3. Adjourn
4. Fix the time for a continued meeting
Who has the final say on the admissibility of a question of privilege?
1. The assembly
2. The chair
3. The member proposing it
4. The Parliamentarian
If a member proposes a question of privilege, what can the chair do?
1. Rule on its admissibility
2. Accept it if it is a motion as a motion cannot be rejected
3. Ignore it if the chair does not want to rule on it
4. Deny it if the chair does not like it. There is no appeal.
If the chair or the assembly rule that a question of privilege is admitable, ____.
1. the motion of privilege is before the assembly
2. the chair rules immediately on the request
3. the pending motion is temporarily put aside
4. nothing happens
If the question of privilege is a motion, it _____.
1. is amendable
2. is debatable
3. can have other motions applied to it
4. must be voted on immediately
How many main motions can be pending when a question of privilege is before the assembly?
1. Two
2. One
3. Three
4. Four
Which of the following are always true about a question of privilege?
1. Needs a second
2. Is debatable
3. Is amendable
4. Must be voted on
Which of the following are true if a question of privilege is a motion?
1. Needs a second
2. Is debatable
3. Is amendable
4. Needs a majority vote
Which of the following are true if a question of privilege is a motion?
1. Needs a two-thirds vote
2. May interrupt a speaker
3. May be renewed
4. May be reconsidered
Which of the following is true about a question of privilege as a request?
1. May be renewed
2. May be reconsidered
3. May interrupt a speaker
4. Needs a majority vote
Which of the following qualifies as a question of personal privileges?
1. Impugning the motives of another member
2. Speaking in derogatory terms of another member
3. Misquoting a member
4. Disagreeing with what another member has said
Which of the following is a question of privilege affecting the assembly?
1. Something affecting the safety of the meeting
2. The resignation of an officer.
3. The compromise of confidential information
4. Talking while another member is debating
What is the purpose of the motion to Recess?
1. To temporarily halt a meeting
2. To end a meeting
3. To stop a meeting for a long time
4. To continue debate on an issue
The motion to Recess can _____.
1. be used to extend a meeting an extra day
2. be used to break between day one and day two of a two day meeting
3. be used to set a continued meeting at a later date
4. be used to end a meeting
Which of following is true about the motion of Recess?
1. Is debatable
2. Needs a second
3. Is amendable
4. Takes a majority vote
Which of following is true about the motion of Recess?
1. Needs a two-thirds vote
2. May interrupt a speaker
3. May be renewed
4. May be reconsidered
A motion to recess at a later time _____.
1. can only be made when no business is pending
2. can be made at any time
3. can be made when only a main motion is pending by itself
4. can never be made
Which of the following is the highest ranked motion?
1. Recess
2. Close Debate
3. Postpone to a Certain Time
4. Main Motion
Which of the following is the highest ranked motion?
1. Set the time for an Adjourned Meeting
2. Recess
3. Refer to a Committee
4. Amend
What is the purpose of the motion to Adjourn?
1. To end a meeting
2. To take a short break
3. To take a break
4. To end a meeting which will reconvene at a later date
When is the motion to Adjourn a privileged motion?
1. When the time set for adjournment has already passed.
2. When no time has been set for adjournment.
3. When the time for adjournment has not been reached.
4. At all times.
Why would adjournment not be privileged?
1. The assembly needs to discuss if it really ready to adjourn.
2. It deprives members of the right to have a meeting.
3. It is always privileged.
4. Adjournment cannot be reconsidered so the assembly must be careful.
If a motion is made to adjourn immediately it is _____.
1. privileged if there is other business is pending or the time to adjourn has passed
2. not privileged
3. either privileged or not privileged based on the way the motion is made
4. either privileged or not privileged based on the desires of the maker
When the motion to adjourn is privileged, which of the following are true?
1. Can be made when business is pending.
2. Can be made when business is not pending.
3. Needs a second.
4. Is debatable.
When the motion to adjourn is privileged, which of the following are true?
1. Is amendable.
2. Needs a majority vote.
3. Can be renewed.
4. May interrupt a speaker.
When the motion to adjourn is not privileged, which of the following are true?
1. Can be made when business is pending.
2. Can be made when no business is pending.
3. Needs a second.
4. Is debatable.
When the motion to adjourn is not privileged, which of the following are true?
1. Takes a majority vote.
2. Can be amended
3. Can be renewed
4. May interrupt a speaker.
When can the motion to Adjourn be reconsidered?
1. It can't be reconsidered.
2. When the negative prevails.
3. When the affirmative prevails.
4. In all cases.
When can the motion to Adjourn be reconsidered?
1. It can't be.
2. When it is privileged.
3. When it is not privileged.
4. When it is either privileged or not privileged.
Which is the highest ranked motion among the following?
1. Motion to Adjourn
2. Motion to Recess
3. Motion to Close Debate
4. Motion to Refer
Which is the highest ranked motion among the following?
1. An incidental motion
2. Motion to Adjourn
3. Motion to Close Debate
4. Main Motion
What is the purpose of the motion to Fix the Time for a Continued Meeting?
1. To set up a meeting to continue the business of the current meeting when it adjourns.
2. To set up a special meeting.
3. To take a break from one day to the next for a session lasting several days.
4. To take a short break between meetings.
When must a continued meeting be held?
1. Before the next regularly scheduled meeting.
2. Before a scheduled special meeting.
3. Before three months have expired.
4. Before one month has expired.
The motion to Fix a Time for an Adjourned Meeting is _____.
1. Always privileged.
2. Always not privileged.
3. Either privileged or not privileged.
4. Only privileged when another motion is pending.
Which of the following are true about a motion to Fix the Time for an Adjourned Meeting?
1. Needs a second.
2. Is debatable.
3. Is amendable.
4. Takes a majority vote.
Which of the following are true about a motion to Fix the Time for an Adjourned Meeting?
1. May interrupt a speaker.
2. May be renewed.
3. May be reconsidered.
4. May not be amended.
Which of the following motions ranks the highest?
1. Fix the Time for an Adjourned Meeting
2. Adjourn
3. Personal Privilege
4. Postpone Temporarily
What do incidental motions deal with?
1. Procedural issues.
2. Business issues.
3. Minor motions.
4. There is no such thing as incidental motions.
What are some of the issues incidental motions deal with?
1. Rules that are broken
2. Rulings by the chair
3. Appeals from rulings by the chair
4. Division of a main motion
Incidental Motions ____.
1. have no rank as they are used when needed
2. rank above privileged motions in all cases
3. rank above subsidiary motions in all cases
4. are ranked the highest
Incidental Motions relate to which of the following?
1. Voting
2. Rules
3. Information
4. Efficiency
Which of the following are Incidental Motions?
1. Point of Order
2. Appeal from the decision of the Presiding Officer
3. Suspend the Rules
4. Request to be Excused from Duty
Which of the following are Incidental Motions?
1. Request for Information
2. Consideration by Paragraph
3. Request to Withdraw a Motion
4. Division of a Question
Which of the following are Incidental Motions?
1. Doubt the vote
2. Physical method of voting
3. Calling the question
4. Amending the question
What is the purpose of Point of Order?
1. To bring to the chair's attention that a rule has been broken.
2. To allow members more time to debate a controversial issue.
3. To indicate that at least one member does not agree with the ruling of the chair.
4. To cause the assembly to return to the preset agenda.
When must most Points of Order be made?
1. Immediately after the violation.
2. Any time during the meeting after the violation.
3. Before the minutes of that meeting are approved.
4. Any time after the violation has occurred.
If the breach is of a continuing nature, when can it be brought up.
1. At any time.
2. Only immediately after the breach has occurred.
3. Any time during that meeting.
4. Never.
What can a member do if he is not sure a breach has occurred?
1. The member can reserve the Point of Order by saying so.
2. Nothing can be done.
3. The member can just bring it up later.
4. The member should make the Point of Order at that time and not worry about being wrong.
Who can decide a point of order?
1. The chair subject to an appeal to the assembly.
2. The assembly when given the point by the chair.
3. The maker of the motion decides.
4. The parliamentarian decides points of order.
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.
Which of the following can be suspended?
1. A requirement for a ballot vote.
2. A requirement of a four-fifths vote.
3. A requirement of 14 days notice for a special meeting.
4. A requirement of three officers being present to hold a meeting.
Which of the following are true about a motion to Suspend the Rules?
1. Requires a second.
2. Is debatable
3. Is amendable
4. Takes a two-thirds vote
Which of the following are true about a motion to Suspend the Rules?
1. Takes a majority vote.
2. May interrupt a speaker.
3. May be reconsidered.
4. May be renewed.
Which of the following may be suspended?
1. A requirement for a ballot vote in the bylaws.
2. A requirement for notice of the meeting.
3. The method of voting when only a majority vote is required.
4. The quorum requirement listed in the bylaws.
The motion to Suspend the Rules takes precedence over _____.
1. All motions pending at the time it is needed
2. Postpone temporarily
3. Privileged motions
4. Incidental motions
The purpose of a motion to be Excused from Duty is _____.
1. to allow members to excuse themselves from duties set in the documents of authority
2. to allow members to change the duties of an office
3. to allow members to be elected to an office they are not eligible for
4. to allow members to remove a member from an office
Which of the following are true about a motion to be Excused from Duty?
1. Takes a second
2. Is debatable
3. Is amendable
4. Takes a majority vote
Which of the following are true about a motion to be Excused from Duty?
1. May interrupt a speaker
2. May be renewed
3. May be reconsidered
4. May be debated
If a person resigns from office, the appropriate assembly should _____.
1. formally accept the resignation
2. begin the process of replacing the officer
3. never vote to accept the resignation
4. replace the officer at the same meeting the notice is received
If a member resigns from office, the resignation is effective ____.
1. once it is accepted by the appropriate body
2. once it is made
3. once it is received by the secretary
4. once another member has been appointed to the office
What is the effect of passing a motion to be Excused from a Duty?
1. You are suspending a bylaw which is normally not allowed.
2. Your are suspending a rule of order in the bylaws with a less than two-thirds vote.
3. You are doing nothing special by this action.
4. You are overturning an election.
What is the purpose of the motion to Request Information?
1. For a member to get information needed about a motion.
2. To provide factual information that is necessary.
3. To get a ruling from the chair about information received.
4. To challenge the validity of information that has been given.
Which of the following is a proper Request for Information?
1. Would the treasurer tell us how much money is available for the proposed project?
2. What was the number of attendees that the last speaker gave?
3. I think the last speaker gave us the wrong information.
4. Does anybody have a different opinion?
What can be asked about in a Request for Information?
1. Information previously given.
2. The parliamentary situation
3. What the immediate pending question is.
4. The worthiness of passing this motion.
Which of the following are true about a Request for Information?
1. Needs a second
2. Is debatable
3. Takes a majority vote
4. Is amendable
Which of the following are true about a Request for Information?
1. Requires a vote be taken
2. May interrupt a speaker
3. May be renewed
4. May be reconsidered
A Request for Information ____.
1. ranks higher than the currently pending motions
2. yields to a motion to Postpone Temporarily
3. yields to Privileged Motions
4. ranks higher than any Incidental Motions
What is the purpose of the motion to Consider by Paragraph?
1. To consider each section of a motion by itself in succession.
2. To consider each paragraph of a motion by itself.
3. To consider only those sections of a motion as mentioned in the Consider by Paragraph motion.
4. To convert the motion into one paragraph.
Who may move to Consider by Paragraph?
1. The chair may suggest it.
2. Any member can propose it.
3. Only the original mover can propose it.
4. Only the original mover or the seconder can propose it.
Under Consider by Paragraph?
1. Each section is open to debate and amendment in turn.
2. Each section is open only to debate.
3. Each section is open only to amendment.
4. Debate may focus on each section or the entire motion as the speaker wants.
After each section has been debated and perfected, _____.
1. the motion as a whole can be debated and amended
2. a vote is taken on each section
3. a vote is immediately taken on the entire motion
4. the motion is assumed to be adopted
If a motion to consider by paragraph has been adopted, _____.
1. a member may move to consider as a whole
2. it may only be considered by paragraph
3. the chair may change it to being considered as a whole
4. the mover of consider by paragraph may change it over to being considered as a whole
Which of the following are true about Considering by Paragraph?
1. Needs a second.
2. Is debatable.
3. Is amendable.
4. Needs a two-thirds vote.
Which of the following are true about Considering by Paragraph?
1. Needs a majority vote.
2. May interrupt a speaker.
3. May be renewed.
4. May be reconsidered.
If a motion is being considered by paragraph, a motion to limit, extend, or close debate _____.
1. applies only to the section under consideration
2. applies to all sections of the original motion
3. cannot be made
4. can be applied to either the current section or all sections depending upon the motion.
If a motion is being considered by paragraph, a privileged motion _____.
1. applies to the entire motion
2. applies to the section being considered
3. applies to either the section being considered or the entire motion depending upon how it is made
4. cannot be made
Incidental motions _____.
1. can be made under consideration by paragraph
2. must be made before consideration by paragraph is voted on
3. can be made if the chair allows them
4. cannot be made
If you made a mistake in offering the motion, you need to make a motion to ____.
1. Withdraw the Motion
2. Object to Consideration of the Motion
3. Ratify the Motion
4. Rescind the Motion
How can a motion to withdraw be handled?
1. By general consent.
2. By a majority vote.
3. By a two-thirds vote.
4. By a plurality vote.
Which of the following is true about a motion to Withdraw?
1. Needs a second.
2. Is debatable.
3. Can be amended.
4. Takes a majority vote.
Which of the following is true about the motion to Withdraw?
1. May interrupt a speaker.
2. May be renewed.
3. May be reconsidered.
4. Cannot be amended.
If a main motion has a motion to amend pending, ____.
1. it can still be withdrawn
2. it cannot be withdrawn until the amendment is disposed of
3. it cannot be withdrawn
4. the motion to withdraw must mention the proposed amendment
Who can withdraw a motion?
1. Only the maker of the motion although the permission of the assembly may be needed.
2. The maker of the motion unconditionally.
3. Any member who wishes to have a motion withdrawn may proposes but the mover must agree.
4. Only the chair may request it.
If a motion is withdrawn after being stated by the chair, _____.
1. it is recorded in the minutes if the motion would have been recorded if it had not been withdrawn
2. it is recorded in the minutes no matter what
3. it is not recorded in the minutes at all
4. it is not recorded in the minutes unless a subsidiary motion is involved
The motion to Withdraw _____.
1. takes precedence over all pending motions
2. yields to privileged motions ranked higher than the motion to be withdrawn
3. takes precedence over all incidental motions
4. may only be applied to main motions
The motion to divide a Question _____.
1. is used to dived a motion that contains more than one independent motion
2. applies only to main motions and resolutions
3. forces the assembly to take a rising vote
4. applies only to voting
When a motion is divided, it is divided into _____.
1. as many parts as necessary
2. two parts only
3. up to five parts
4. the number of parts as voted on by the assembly
Which of the following are true about a motion to Divide a Question?
1. Needs a second
2. Is debatable
3. Is amendable
4. Needs a majority vote
Which of the following are true about a motion to Divide a Question?
1. Takes a two-thirds vote.
2. Can be renewed.
3. Can be reconsidered.
4. May interrupt a speaker.
How many members need to be in favor of dividing a question?
1. One
2. Majority
3. Two-thirds
4. Majority of the entire membership
A motion can be divided if _____.
1. two or more parts can stand by themselves
2. at least one part can stand by itself
3. the motion contains two clauses separated by "and"
4. any member wishes to divide it
When may a motion be divided?
1. At any time until voting has started.
2. If at least one part can stand by itself
3. If the motion contains two clauses separated by "and"
4. If any member wishes to divide it
Who decides where a motion is to be divided?
1. The proposer of the motion to divide as long as the question can be divided.
2. The chair when the chair decides if a motion can be divided.
3. The assembly by a majority vote.
4. The original mover of the motion that is to be divided.
Which of the following motions outrank a motion to Divide a Question?
1. Amend
2. Lay on the Table
3. Postpone to a Certain Time
4. Main Motion
If a member thinks a vote is not correct, the member should move _____.
1. Doubt the Vote
2. Division of the Question
3. Ratify
4. Rescind
It is proper to Doubt the Vote if _____.
1. a voice vote was too close to call
2. the announced vote is not correct
3. the assembly is confused about how to vote
4. the bylaws require a different type of vote
Under the motion Doubt the vote, who determines what type of vote to take on a revote?
1. The chair.
2. The mover in the motion.
3. The assembly.
4. The vote must be taken in the same manner.
When can the motion Doubt the Vote be made?
1. After the vote is taken but before another item is introduced.
2. At any time after a vote is taken in the same meeting.
3. After a vote is taken and before a vote is taken on the next item.
4. Before a vote is taken.
Which of the following are true about a motion Doubt the Vote?
1. Needs a second.
2. Is debatable.
3. Is amendable.
4. Takes a majority vote.
Which of the following are true about a motion Doubt the Vote?
1. Takes no vote.
2. May interrupt a speaker.
3. May be renewed.
4. May be reconsidered.
If a member continually doubts the vote, the chair ____.
1. should rule it out of order if the chair thinks it is dilatory
2. needs to consider if the member has a good point
3. must always allow the motion to be made
4. must rule it out of order
The motion Doubt the Vote ____.
1. takes precedence over all other motions
2. yields to no other motion
3. yields to privileged motions
4. is outranked by all motions except a main motion
If the chair doubts the vote, ____.
1. the chair can take the vote again by another means
2. the chair orders a counted vote if the chair is doubting the second vote
3. the chair must wait for a member to doubt the vote
4. the chair asks the assembly's permission to retake the vote
If the chair does not want to take a counted vote, _____.
1. any member can move that a counted vote be taken
2. no counted vote is taken
3. any member, from the floor, takes a counted vote
4. the secretary takes a counted vote
If a member wants a method other than the raising of hands as a method of voting, the member should move _____.
1. Request a Physical Method of Voting
2. Divide the Question
3. Ratification
4. Division
Which of the following apply to a Request a Physical Method of Voting?
1. Any method that is more accurate than the one being used.
2. A statement of which motions this is to apply to.
3. A serpentine vote when the bylaws call for a ballot.
4. A different vote counting protocol.
Which of the following are true about Request a Physical Method of Voting?
1. Needs a second.
2. Is debatable.
3. Is amendable.
4. Takes a majority vote.
Which of the following are true about Request a Physical Method of Voting?
1. No debate as there is nothing to debate.
2. May interrupt a speaker.
3. May be renewed.
4. May be reconsidered.
The usual method of voting on Request a Physical Method of Voting is _____.
1. General Consent
2. Majority Vote
3. Two-thirds Vote
4. Plurality Vote
Request a Physical Method of Voting _____.
1. takes precedence over the motions to be voted on
2. yields to privileged motions of a higher rank
3. yields to all subsidiary motions
4. takes precedence over postpone temporarily
The process, physical and procedural, of turning individual preferences into a group decision is _____.
1. voting
2. balloting
3. ranking
4. quorum
A vote cast by one who is entitled to vote.
1. A legal vote
2. An illegal vote.
3. A spoiled ballot
4. A blank ballot
A vote cast by one who is not authorized to vote.
1. An illegal vote
2. A legal vote
3. A spoiled ballot
4. A vote
A vote that has no identifiable marks.
1. A blank ballot
2. A legal vote
3. An illegal vote
4. A spoiled ballot
What is meant by a majority?
1. More than half of those voting.
2. 50% +1
3. More than half of those eligible to vote.
4. More than half of the quorum.
When there are more than two candidates, the one with the most votes wins.
1. Plurality voting
2. Majority voting
3. Majority of the quorum voting.
4. Double Majority voting
A vote that requires twice as many for as those opposed.
1. Two-Thirds Vote
2. Majority Vote
3. Plurality Vote
4. Double Majority Vote
A requirement that an item pass on two levels of an organization.
1. Double Majority Vote
2. Two-Thirds Vote
3. Plurality Vote
4. Majority Vote
The minimum vote required is based on the number of members required for a meeting.
1. Majority of the Quorum
2. Double-Majority Vote
3. Minimum Complement Required to Adopt or Elect
4. Plurality Vote
Which of the following are principles of a democracy?
1. The group decides that there is a need for a decision.
2. The group decides on how a decision is to be reached.
3. The group must hold only one opinion.
4. The group is bound to accept decisions made by the group.
To make a decision, the group needs _____.
1. information
2. total agreement
3. diverse opinions
4. absolute authority
The minority needs ____.
1. to be able to disagree
2. to be protected from reprisal
3. to not be required to follow the will of the majority
4. to write the rules
Besides majority rule, what other systems exist?
1. Autocracy
2. Rule of Force
3. Dictatorship
4. Mob Rule
What system of making decisions satisfies the most members?
1. Majority rule
2. Autocracy
3. Rule of Force
4. Mob Rule
What is the step called between voting and announcing the result?
1. Vote-counting protocol
2. Balloting procedures
3. Election procedures
4. Nominations
The procedures for electing the President of the United States are _____.
1. complicated
2. involving as there are several layers
3. involved only with majority voting
4. done all at one time
In the United States, all the ballots ____.
1. are alike within an area but not across the country
2. are the same in all areas
3. vary by region across the country
4. are decided by Federal electors
Most votes are taken by ____.
1. a show of hands
2. electronic means
3. ballots
4. role call
The method of casting a vote and of counting it is the ____.
1. physical point
2. vote-counting protocol
3. balloting
4. nominating
The way individual votes are processed is called ____.
1. vote-counting protocol
2. physical vote
3. balloting
4. nominating
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

Meeting Procedures Mastery Test 3

Section Quiz