A national organization suddenly decides to assess local chapters for an event. The local chapters had no previous warning that this was to happen. The national bylaws are silent about the national organization rights to assess local chapters. The local chapters refuse to pay.

1.   ?    The local chapters do not have to pay. The national would need to have a provision in its bylaws allowing for such an assessment.
2.   ?    The national organization can deduct the money from the local chapter either by taking it out of their account or not making a future payment to the local organization.
3.   ?    If the local chapter does not have a provision in their bylaws that forbids it, the national can demand the money from the local chapter.
4.   ?    All money held by a local chapter is national money that national has the right to dispose of.

The Executive Board decides to go into executive session. The guests leave and some of the staff remain. Who among the staff may remain?

1.   ?    Those invited to stay by the Executive Board. All others must leave.
2.   ?    The Parliamentarian and the secretary only if they are not members of the Exectuve Board.
3.   ?    All of the staff has a right to stay as they are employees of the Executive Board and are necessary for the board to function.
4.   ?    None of the staff may remain as only members of the Executive Board may remain when the board goes into executive session.

There is a meeting of the Entertainment Committee. The first vice-president, not a member of the committee, insists that she will attend and participate in the committee meeting. Is this proper?

1.   ?    No, as the person is not a member of the committee. Being an officer does not give the person any special rights.
2.   ?    No, unless this is a standing committee. Officers may always attend meetings of standing committees.
3.   ?    Yes. Committees are under the main organization and officers control the main organization.
4.   ?    Yes. For any committee meeting to be proper, one of the officers must be present and participating.

A society has listed in the Standing Rules that after ten minutes of debate, the Previous Question only takes a majority vote. One member makes a motion to change that to five minutes. What is the vote required under RONR?

1. Two-thirds with previous notice.
2. Majority of the entire membership
3. Majority vote with notice
4. Majority vote. Notice is not required.

A group is supposed to meet at one location. the location is suddenly unavailable and only a smaller place can be found. The date of the meeting cannot be changed. What should happen?

1. The members should be sent notice of the new location and a notice should be posted at the old location.
2. If too many people show up, Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn should be used.
3. If there is no quorum at the new location, Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn should be used.
4. The meeting must be held at the original location.

Too many people show up at a regularly scheduled meeting and some cannot enter the hall. What should be done?

1.   ?    The chair can declare an emergency and adjourn the meeting. A new meeting in a larger hall should be arranged and notice sent.
2.   ?    The chair should declare an emergency. Only those who can properly fit into the meeting hall should be allowed to attend.
3.   ?    The chair should declare an emergency and adjourn the meeting. The board should then meet to handle all the business.
4.   ?    The chair should conduct the meeting and ignore the problem. The organizers have done their best and nothing can be done about the problem.

What is the difference between an adjournment and a recess?

1.   ?    Adjournment ends the meeting while a recess is only a short break in a meeting.
2.   ?    They are the same thing.
3.   ?    A recess ends the meeting while an adjournment is only a short break in a meeting.
4.   ?    Adjournment ends the meeting while a recess is a short break where special business is conducted.

If a regular meeting is adjourned to a later date, can a special meeting be held before the later date? According to the bylaws special meetings can be held.

1.   ?    Yes, as long as all the rules are followed for calling the special meeting.
2.   ?    No, as the adjourned meeting is a continuation of the regular meeting. You cannot have two meetings going on at the same time.
3.   ?    Yes, as special meetings can always be called. Only the rules for a regular meeting need to be followed.
4.   ?    No, special meetings can not be held.

Can the term "chairperson" be used if the chair so desires?

1.   ?    Yes, if the society adopts it.
2.   ?    No, as it is not found in any parliamentary authority.
3.   ?    Yes, a person has the right to use the title that they desire.
4.   ?    No, it is not a standard title.

What should be done if the chair does not state a motion?

1.   ?    A member should ask the chair why the motion has not been stated.
2.   ?    The member making the motion should state it himself.
3.   ?    Any member may make a point of order that the motion should be stated.
4.   ?    Nothing as the motion dies.

The bylaws state that Party members shall have all rights except the right to vote. May Party members make motions?

1.   ?    Yes, as the bylaws specify what rights are not given and the right to make motions is not one of them.
2.   ?    No, as you need to be able to vote to make a motion.
3.   ?    Yes, as the right to make motions is a right enjoyed by all members no matter what.
4.   ?    No. The bylaws must list the rights given and not the rights deprived.

If a person uses the word "Support" rather than "Second," is it a valid second?

1.   ?    Yes. This is quite common in unions.
2.   ?    No. Only the correct terminology can be used.
3.   ?    No. "Support" is not defined in parliamentary law.
4.   ?    Yes. "Support" is the preferred term.

A board consisting of eight members discusses a topic before making a motion. Is this proper?

1. Yes, in a small board it can be done and often is.
2. Yes, but it yields to a motion if one is made.
3. No, a motion must be made before any discussion takes place.
4. No, the chair cannot allow this to happen as nobody will know what the limits are.

A member speaks in debate. At the end of their speech, they move to close debate. A point of order is raised that this is not proper. How should the chair rule?

1.   ?    It is proper as the member was recorgnized and only did action pertinent to the matter under discussion.
2.   ?    It is not proper as the member expressed himself concerning the matter. If he wanted to close debate, he should have moved so when he began speaking.
3.   ?    It is proper if at least one other member had spoken in debate.
4.   ?    It is not proper as close debate cannot be moved until all have had a chance to speak at least once.

A main motion is pending along with an amendment and a motion to refer. A group say that they have worked out a compromise motion and wish to introduce it. What should the chair do?

1. Allow the group to read their motion then vote on refer and the amendment. The substitute could then be moved.
2. Inform the assembly that they could suspend the rules to quickly go to the substitute.
3. Declare the motion to substitute is out of order at this point in time. Only after the motion to refer and to amend have been handled can the substitute even be read to the group.
4. Inform the assembly that the motion to substitute can only be brought up by a committee since the motion to refer has been made.

How many forms of "demand" are there?

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

Which of the following is often an implied motion?

1.   ?    Approval of the minutes.
2.   ?    Amendment to the bylaws.
3.   ?    Recess.
4.   ?    Resolution.

Can a subsidiary motion be applied to an implied motion?

1.   ?    Yes, it is perfectly proper.
2.   ?    No, it can never be done as you need a stated main motion.
3.   ?    No, as implied motions should not be allowed.
4.   ?    Yes, as this is the only way to make the implied motion valid.

It is brought to the attention of the chair that an improper motion is before the assembly. What should the chair do?

1.   ?    Stop the proceedings on the motion and explain to the assembly what the problem is. Then continue with the next item of business.
2.   ?    Let the proceedings continue and ignore the consequences.
3.   ?    Rule the point is not well taken as the assembly has already spent time on the matter.
4.   ?    Tell the assembly about the problem and tell them that he will decide later what is right.

A member gives notice that she will make a motion at the next meeting. The motion is one that would be out of order. Can the chair rule it out of order at the time that notice is given?

1.   ?    No. Such a ruling can only be made when the motion is actually made.
2.   ?    Yes. This will prevent a delay in the proceedings at the next meeting.
3.   ?    No. However, the notice should be ignored.
4.   ?    Yes. Since the chair determines what is going to be on the agenda, he has the right to rule a notice out of order.