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1. What does it mean if a motion is rejected?

   1. It has been defeated by a vote.
   2. It may have been withdrawn.
   3. The motion was ruled out of order.
   4. The motion has been postponed indefinitely.
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2. A motion that has two main parts is rejected by the assembly. Can one part of the motion be reintroduced in the same meeting?

   1.   ?    Yes, as the original motion may have been rejected because of the other part of the motion.
   2.   ?    No, as the subject has already been voted on.
   3.   ?    No, as this can be done by a motion to reconsider.
   4.   ?    This is up to the judgment of the chair.

3. A motion is passed by an assembly by an overwhelming vote. Later it is discovered that a previously approved resolution conflicts with the newly passed motion. With RONR as the authority, which motion prevails?

   1.   ?    The recently passed motion as it was passed by a vote large enough to amend the previous one.
   2.   ?    The original motion stands as it has not been rescinded.
   3.   ?    The recently passed motion as it is the most recently passed motion.
   4.   ?    The original motion as the assembly was not aware of it and may still want it.

4. A controversial motion is passed. In the same meeting, a group wants to amend the motion to make it less controversial. How can this be done?

   1. The motion can be reconsidered.
   2. Amend Something Previously Adopted can be used.
   3. A simple amendment can be used.
   4. A new motion can be introduced.
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5. An amendment to the bylaws is proposed and a member moves to strike the amendment. Should the chair allow this motion?

   1.   ?    No, as the same thing is accomplished by defeating the motion.
   2.   ?    Yes, as this is a simple way of disposing of the amendment.
   3.   ?    No as there is already a motion on the floor.
   4.   ?    Yes. All the standard authorities recommend this.

6. A motion is made to allow amendments to be proposed but to not allow debate on them. Is this motion in order?

   1. Yes. This is a modified form of Previous Question.
   2. No. Debate cannot be disallowed before a motion is made.
   3. Yes. Debate can always be reinstated if it is deemed necessary.
   4. No. This would be forcing people to vote without information.
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7. A society that uses Bourinot is meeting. An amendment is proposed that changes the intent of the main motion. Is this in order?

   1.   ?    No as this is the one Parliamentary Authority that does not allow an amendment to change the intent of a motion.
   2.   ?    Yes. This is standard.
   3.   ?    No. No authority allows an amendment to change the intent of a motion.
   4.   ?    Yes. As long as amendments are germane to the topic, they are allowed.

8. Which of the following authorities allows amendments that change the intent of the main motion?

   1. RONR
   2. Sturgis
   3. Kerr and King
   4. Bourinet
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9. A revision of the bylaws is being considered but there is not enough time to finish consideration. The next meeting has a special speaker who will take all of the available time. What should be done?

   1. The revision should be sent to a committee and notice given as to the next meeting it will be considered.
   2. The revision should be postponed until the next meeting it can be considered at.
   3. The revision should be postponed to the next meeting and then postponed again.
   4. The revision needs to be given up on.
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10. If an amendment to the bylaws is delayed beyond the next meeting, what is its status when it comes up?

    1.   ?    It is the same as a new motion and needs proper notice.
    2.   ?    It is treated as a new motion but notice is not needed as it was given before.
    3.   ?    It is taken up where things were left off.
    4.   ?    It is taken up where things were left off but it needs notice.

11. There is a motion to extend debate pending when Previous Question is moved and passed on all questions. What should be done?

    1.   ?    The motion to extend debate is ignored and not voted on.
    2.   ?    The motion to extend debate is voted on. If passed, debate is extended despite the Previous Question.
    3.   ?    The motion to extend debate is voted on. If passed, it is ignored.
    4.   ?    The motion to extend debate is not voted on. All the motions of a lower rank are considered lost.

12. If a main motion, a motion to amend, an amendment to the amendment, and a motion to refer are pending. How many different motions of the Previous Question are possible?

    1.   ?    Four
    2.   ?    One
    3.   ?    Two
    4.   ?    Three

13. If several motions of the Previous Question are pending, which is voted on first?

    1.   ?    The most inclusive one.
    2.   ?    The least inclusive one.
    3.   ?    The one made first.
    4.   ?    The one made last.

14. A member speaks on a motion and then makes a motion to close debate. Is this proper?

    1.   ?    Yes, as long as the speaker is germane.
    2.   ?    No, once a member has spoken to the question, he cannot make another motion.
    3.   ?    No. The previous question cannot normally be moved.
    4.   ?    Yes, but if others want to speak they get a chance to.

15. If a member thinks that a motion to Close Debate should not be used, what can he do?

    1. Ask that the motion to close debate be withdrawn.
    2. Object to passing the motion to close debate by general consent.
    3. Move a question of higher privilege.
    4. Call for division if a voice vote is used.
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16. What can the chair do to ensure that the motion to close debate is not abused?

    1. Inform members of exactly what motions will be covered.
    2. Inform members that if the pass the motion to close debate, no more discussion or amendments to the motions are allowed.
    3. Inform members that the motion to close debate is undebatable and takes a two-thirds vote.
    4. Rule the motion out of order if he does not favor it.
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17. While a motion is being voted on, a member moves to adjourn. What should be done?

    1.   ?    It should be ruled out of order. Voting may not be interrupted.
    2.   ?    If it is seconded, it should be ruled in order and voted on immediately.
    3.   ?    It does not need a second and should be voted on immediately.
    4.   ?    The meeting is immediately adjourned.

18. A point of order is made. While the chair is trying to decide it, a member moves that it be referred to the board of directors. Is this proper?

    1.   ?    No, the point of order must be decided by the chair or the assembly.
    2.   ?    No, the chair determines how the point of order is decided. Only he could send it to the board.
    3.   ?    Yes, the assembly can dispose of a point of order in any way it wants.
    4.   ?    Yes, this is a proper way as long as the motion is seconded.

19. A substitute for a substitute is pending. Can it be amended if RONR is the Parliamentary Authority?

    1. No. That would be a third degree amendment which is not normally allowed..
    2. Yes, the rule against a third level amendment could be suspended by a two-thirds vote.
    3. No. There is no way that another level of amending would be allowed.
    4. Yes, the assembly can suspend the parliamentary authority.
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20. When can a motion Objecting to Consideration be introduced?

    1. As soon as a member states the original motion, even before the chair states it.
    2. Once the motion has been seconded even if the chair has not stated it.
    3. Once the chair has stated the motion.
    4. After the first speaker has spoken.
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