The Standard Code #17

The motion to Table is properly called _____.
1. Postpone Temporarily
2. Postpone to a Certain Time
3. Refer
4. Suspend the Rules
The correct form of making the motion to Postpone Temporarily is ____.
1. I move that the main motion be postponed temporarily
2. I move to table the motion
3. I move that the motion be laid on the table
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The usual reason for postponing temporarily is _____.
1. urgent business has arisen
2. the members need more information not currently available
3. the members want more time before voting
4. All of the answers are correct.
The motion to postpone temporarily sets aside the main motion for _____.
1. the convention
2. the next quarter
3. that part of the agenda
4. the year
A motion that has been postponed temporarily ____.
1. can be resumed by a motion to resume
2. can be resumed by the chair
3. cannot be resumed during the current meeting
4. cannot be resumed during the current quarter
A motion that was postponed temporarily _____.
1. can be made again at the same meeting
2. cannot be made again at a future meeting
3. cannot be resumed at the same meeting
4. None of the other answers is correct.
A motion that is tabled is postponed for _____.
1. an indefinite time
2. one meeting
3. one quarter
4. one year
A motion to postpone to a certain time ranks ______ than a motion to table.
1. lower
2. higher
3. the same
4. They have no ranking.
When a main motion is postponed, _____.
1. adhering motions are also postponed
2. some adhering motions are not postponed
3. all adhering motions are not postponed
4. only the main motion is postponed
When a tabled motion is taken from the table, _____.
1. all adhering motions come with it
2. motions to limit debate do not come with it
3. amendments do not come with it
4. You can’t take a motion from the table.
Postpone temporarily is preferred over table because _____.
1. it is more precise
2. it is more modern
3. it is easier to remember
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The motion to postpone temporarily can be used to _____.
1. kill a motion
2. make sure it comes before the assembly
3. make sure it is not in the minutes
4. bring life to a motion
The reason it is not good to use postpone temporarily to kill a motion is _____.
1. a bare majority can do it without discussion
2. a large majority is needed to stop it
3. items that most members want are easily stopped
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When a motion is being vigorously debated, to postpone temporarily takes _____.
1. a 2/3rds vote
2. a majority vote
3. a majority of the entire membership
4. a plurality
Who decides when a motion is being vigorously debated?
1. The chair
2. The assembly
3. The mover of the motion
4. The secretary.
A motion killed by postpone temporarily _____.
1. can still be brought back by a majority vote
2. can still be brought back by a 2/3rds vote
3. cannot be brought back
4. can be brought back by the chair
Which of the following is not a rule for Postpone Temporarily?
1. Is debatable
2. Requires a second
3. Cannot interrupt a speaker
4. Cannot be amended
Which of the following is not a rule for Postpone Temporarily?
1. Does not take precedence over Postpone to a Certain Time.
2. Requires a majority vote usually.
3. Applies to main motions only.
4. The only motion that can be applied to it is withdraw.
Which of the following is covered by a motion of privilege?
1. Comfort of the assembly.
2. Rights of a member.
3. Permission to present an urgent motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not a correct form for making a Question of Privilege?
1. I rise to a question of privilege of the assembly.
2. I rise to a question of personal privilege.
3. I rise to a question of privilege to present a motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct forms.

The Standard Code #17

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