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1. In a small group, can a vote be verified by a show of hands?

   1. Yes, as in a small group it is easy to see what the count is.
   2. No. To verify a vote it is necessary to conduct a proper count.
   3. Yes. A show of hands can always be used to verify a voice vote.
   4. No, unless it is a really small group.
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2. A provision takes a two-thirds vote. The chair does not count the vote and declares it adopted. When can a member make a point of order?

   1. At the time of the vote.
   2. At the next meeting.
   3. At any future meeting.
   4. No point of order can be made.
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3. If a member wants to raise a point of order about a vote, when can it be done?

   1. When the taking of the vote is done but before the results are announced.
   2. After the vote for the affirmative has been taken but before the negative has been taken.
   3. When the results of the vote have been announced.
   4. Before the vote has been taken.
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4. If a group has adopted a reprint of the 1896 edition of Robert's Rules of Order, if there are no nominees but the slate, can the secretary cast a single vote for all and end the election?

   1.   ?    Yes, if there is unanimous consent to the procedure.
   2.   ?    No, this procedure is never allowed.
   3.   ?    Yes, the chair is required to do this.
   4.   ?    No. The members always have the right to cast write in votes.

5. Because of schedules, a group that needs a vote of two-thirds of the members to vote for an amendment to the bylaws cannot get a large enough vote. What can be done?

   1.   ?    At a quorate meeting, the group can order a recess for balloting long enough for all to get to the ballot box including those who cannot attend the actual meeting.
   2.   ?    The rules can be suspended if it is absolutely impossible to get the necessary number to the meeting.
   3.   ?    A mail ballot can be used.
   4.   ?    There is nothing that can be done.

6. The vote is by ballot. A member changes his mind and wants to change his vote. Is it possible?

   1.   ?    No, as there is no way to identify the ballot.
   2.   ?    No. Once a vote has been made, no changes are allowed.
   3.   ?    Yes, it is a basic right of a member to change his vote until the results have been announced.
   4.   ?    Yes. The vote is not final.

7. The bylaws state that the secretary can cast the ballot if there is only one candidate. Is this a good idea?

   1.   ?    No, as it often leads to misunderstanding.
   2.   ?    Yes, as this speeds up the process.
   3.   ?    No. This process denies the membership the right of writing in a candidate.
   4.   ?    Yes. The alternative of having an elaborate vote takes up time and money.

8. In a ballot vote that requires a two-thirds vote, there is an illegal ballot. Can this affect the results?

   1. If RONR is the parliamentary authority, it can. RONR counts both legal and illegal ballots in determining the results.
   2. If Sturgis is the parliamentary authority, it does not. Only legal ballots are counted.
   3. The assembly is going to have to determine what is counted.
   4. The person who cast the illegal ballot should be asked to correct it.
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9. If three ballots cast are blank, what effect do they have on the election?

   1. If Sturgis is the parliamentary authority, if the votes could affect the election, they are counted.
   2. If RONR is the parliamentary authority, they have no affect on the election.
   3. If Sturgis is the parliamentary authority, they have no affect on the election.
   4. Blank ballots never have an effect on an election.
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10. A roll call vote is called for after a counted rising vote. Is this proper?

    1.   ?    Yes, the membership has a right to order one.
    2.   ?    No, once a vote is verified by a counted rising vote, nothing more can be done.
    3.   ?    No, there can only be one type of counted vote used.
    4.   ?    Yes, if one member requests it, it must be held.

11. The bylaws require that a ballot be conducted by mail. Who decides the form of the ballot?

    1.   ?    The board of directors.
    2.   ?    The nominating committee.
    3.   ?    The bylaws committee.
    4.   ?    The president.

12. Voting is by mail with a signed ballot. Can a member change his vote?

    1.   ?    Yes, as long as it is done before the deadline.
    2.   ?    Yes, even after the votes have been counted and reported.
    3.   ?    No, once a vote is submitted it is final.
    4.   ?    No, as this would be exposing the vote to more than just the staff.

13. The bylaws of a society are silent about a mail ballot and proxies. The bylaws require a majority vote of the entire membership to pass the budget. May a mail ballot or proxy voting be used?

    1.   ?    Neither may be used as they are not provided for in the bylaws.
    2.   ?    Neither can be used unless some higher rule, such as a statute, allows them
    3.   ?    A mail ballot can be used but proxies cannot be used.
    4.   ?    Proxies can be used but a mail ballot is not permitted.

14. What is cumulative voting?

    1.   ?    Each member is given a certain number of votes that they can cast for from one to the maximum number of positions to be elected.
    2.   ?    It is a system where one candidate who is elected can give his extra votes to another candidate.
    3.   ?    It is a system where a member with more than one vote can limit the number of candidate he votes for. But he can only give one vote to any one candidate.
    4.   ?    It is the same as regular voting.

15. Where is cumulative voting used?

    1. Stock corporations often use it.
    2. AIP has used it.
    3. The US Government uses it.
    4. Political parties use it at their conventions.
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16. What is a Texas ballot?

    1.   ?    Voting for those who are not to be elected.
    2.   ?    Setting a criterion of a minimum number of votes to be elected. All who receive more than that are elected.
    3.   ?    Voting for candidates in a group fashion.
    4.   ?    Being required to vote for candidates in different areas such as from different caucuses.

17. The bylaws do not allow for proxies. Some of the members find it necessary to leave before an important issue is voted on. Can they leave proxies concerning that issue?

    1.   ?    No. This would mean that the bylaws and/or the parliamentary authority would have to be suspended and these are not allowed.
    2.   ?    Yes. It is important to serve the needs of the members.
    3.   ?    Yes. This is a commonly followed procedure. The membership has the right to suspend rules that do not fit the current needs.
    4.   ?    No. Proxies can never be used even if the bylaws allow for them.

18. What is Keesey's position on proxies?

    1. They are not allowed unless stated so in the bylaws.
    2. They should not be allowed as voters need to be present.
    3. Proxies, when allowed, permit greater participation by members.
    4. Proxies are allowed.
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19. If proxies are allowed according to the bylaws, can proxies be used on secondary motions?

    1.   ?    Yes. If there are no stated limitations, proxies can be used on all motions.
    2.   ?    No. Proxies are limited to items that are known about ahead of time.
    3.   ?    No. Secondary motions are not important enough to have proxies used.
    4.   ?    Yes as long as the person writing the proxy states so.

20. If there is confusion year after year about the bylaw provision for proxies, what can be done?

    1. Information can be published regularly about it.
    2. When appropriate, the bylaw governing it can be given to each member.
    3. If the bylaw is confusing then it should not be applied.
    4. There is nothing that can be done.
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