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1. What are the essential motions when two organizations are combining under RONR?

   1. A resolution passed by both organizations setting up a joint committee to work out the consolidation and stating that they are to consolidate.
   2. Action after the event confirming the arrangements made by the joint committee.
   3. A statement by the larger organization that it is giving equal power to the smaller organization.
   4. A resolution passed by both organizations concerning the funding of the combination. This must be agreed upon first.
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2. If two societies are merging and the new bylaws are to be voted on, can they be amended?

   1.   ?    Yes. This is the same as forming a new society.
   2.   ?    No, they can only be voted up or down.
   3.   ?    Yes but the changes must be kept within the scope of the original proposal.
   4.   ?    No as this power is not granted when two groups are merging.

3. What can be done if a local group loses its copy of its national charter?

   1. Ask the national organization to send it a new copy.
   2. Ask the national organization to issue a new charter.
   3. The local group may re-issue its own charter.
   4. There is nothing that can be done.
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4. If there are several vice presidents with no apparent rank, who presides in the absence of the president?

   1. If one of the vice presidents has the right to succeed, that one should preside.
   2. The assembly can elect from among the vice presidents if there is no way of determining who should provide.
   3. The one that has served the longest as vice president presides.
   4. The most recently elected vice president should preside.
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5. Some object that the term "chairman" is sexist. What can be done?

   1. The term is not actually sexist.
   2. The term "convenor" can be used.
   3. The term "coordinator" can be used.
   4. The term "chair" is proper and effective.
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6. Should the treasurer's report be adopted?

   1.   ?    No, but adopting it does not mean that it cannot be audited.
   2.   ?    Yes, this is standard procedure.
   3.   ?    No because adopting it removes all responsibility from the treasurer.
   4.   ?    Yes as this official was appointed by the organization.

7. If an assembly has authorized a limited purchase, can the person making the purchase exceed that amount?

   1.   ?    No, as the authorization was limited.
   2.   ?    Yes, if the terms are favorable. A judgment needs to be made.
   3.   ?    Yes, the authorization is for purchase and the number is irrelevant.
   4.   ?    No. Purchase cannot be authorized.

8. If the approval of the budget has been traditionally used by an organization as authorization to spend money, does the treasurer need extra approval to pay bills?

   1.   ?    No, as this has become an accepted procedure.
   2.   ?    Yes. Specific approval is always needed.
   3.   ?    No as this is the recognized procedure in all organizations.
   4.   ?    Yes. This is needed as budgets are just a plan.

9. Does the secretary have the right to make motions at a general meeting?

   1.   ?    Yes, if the secretary is a member of the society.
   2.   ?    Yes, the secretary can always make motions.
   3.   ?    No, the secretary is on the podium so may not make motions.
   4.   ?    No, the secretary is in the same position as the parliamentarian.

10. If the secretary of the board reports to the general meeting and the board is presenting a motion, how should the secretary finish according to Sturgis?

    1.   ?    By moving the motion.
    2.   ?    By asking the chair to move the motion.
    3.   ?    By asking a member to move the motion.
    4.   ?    By sitting down and hoping somebody moves the motion.

11. How many scenarios does RONR give for a report from the board being presented?

    1.   ?    Five
    2.   ?    Four
    3.   ?    Three
    4.   ?    Six

12. If a motion is being proposed on the recommendation of the board, when is it usually made?

    1.   ?    Right after Reports of Officers.
    2.   ?    During New Business.
    3.   ?    Under General Orders.
    4.   ?    During Reports of Officers.

13. After a meeting is over, is it proper for members to complain that nongermane amendments were made?

    1.   ?    No. Points of order should have been raised during the meeting.
    2.   ?    Yes, as this constitutes a continuing breech.
    3.   ?    Yes, as only germane amendments are proper.
    4.   ?    No. The rules of executive session mean that members cannot speak about a meeting later.

14. Which of the following are the duties of the chair during a meeting?

    1. To keep members informed as to what is happening.
    2. To see that the will of the assembly prevails.
    3. To enforce all the rules strictly.
    4. To making sure that basic rights are respected.
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15. If a person becomes a member between the time of the original meeting and the adjourned meeting, can they vote at the adjourned meeting?

    1.   ?    Yes. The rights of membership become effective as soon as a person becomes a member.
    2.   ?    No, only people who were members at the original meeting can vote.
    3.   ?    No, only people who were present at the original meeting can vote.
    4.   ?    Yes, but only if the chair allows them to vote.

16. When a unanimous vote is called for, can a non-voting member object?

    1.   ?    No. That would be the same as voting no which the person cannot do.
    2.   ?    Yes. They are a member and a unanimous vote indicates that all the members agree.
    3.   ?    Yes. This is part of the process of debate and not a real vote.
    4.   ?    No. A member who does not have a vote does not have a voice.

17. The president stepped down from the chair to debate an issue. The issue was then postponed to later in the meeting. Should the chair preside when the issue comes up again?

    1.   ?    No. The vice president should preside as they president has shown his position.
    2.   ?    Yes. It is later in the meeting so the original debate is irrelevant.
    3.   ?    Yes. The president should return to the chair immediately after debating.
    4.   ?    No. The president cannot return to the chair for the remainder of the meeting.

18. The chair hears a motion, hears a second, states the motion, and then moves on to the next item. Is the motion adopted?

    1.   ?    Yes, if nobody objects.
    2.   ?    Yes, this is normal procedure.
    3.   ?    No, as no vote has been taken.
    4.   ?    No, as debate has not been called for.

19. A counted vote is taken and the tellers report is read, but the chair does not announce the results. Did the motion pass?

    1.   ?    Yes, if the read report indicated that it passed.
    2.   ?    No, the chair has to formally announce that it passed.
    3.   ?    Yes, but the vote can be challenged as members can still change their vote.
    4.   ?    No as the report was not officially received.

20. When can the chair adjourn the meeting without the consent of the assembly?

    1. An emergency such as a fire occurs.
    2. There is a general power failure.
    3. There is an obligation for the members to be elsewhere.
    4. The meeting has become disorderly.
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