The Standard Code #32

If a motion of higher preference is made, debate _____.
1. is limited to the higher motion
2. is limited to the original motion
3. may include both motions
4. is ended
Making unnecessary motions and asking pointless questions are examples of _____.
1. dilatory tactics
2. debilitating tactics
3. reactive tactics
4. special tactics
Dilatory tactics are _____.
1. out of order
2. allowable in debate
3. helpful
4. to be discouraged but proper
If a member continually uses dilatory tactics, _____.
1. the chair should refuse to recognize the member
2. there is nothing that can be done
3. the chair should warn the member each time
4. the motion should be declared lost
During debate, the debate is addressed to ____.
1. the chair
2. the maker of the motion
3. whoever the speaker wants to address
4. the assembly
What may be attacked during debate?
1. The consequences of the motion.
2. The motive of the mover.
3. The personality of the supporters of the motion.
4. All the other answers are correct.
A speaker should speak _____.
1. concisely
2. entertainingly
3. elaborately
4. for his personal pleasure
An effective tactic in debate is _____.
1. courtesy
2. abruptness
3. disorder
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a member continually creates disorder, what can be done?
1. The member may be ejected from the meeting.
2. The member may be denied the right to speak.
3. The chair may try to enforce decorum.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Who may eject a member from a meeting for continual disorder?
1. The chair.
2. The membership by a vote.
3. The chair by an order or the membership by a vote.
4. A member may not be ejected from a meeting.
Which of the following is a duty of the chair during debate?
1. To control debate.
2. To expedite debate.
3. To protect the rights of the speaker.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is not allowed during debate by the non-speakers?
1. Whispering to others.
2. Making unnecessary interruptions.
3. Walking about the room of the assembly.
4. All the other answers are correct.
What should the chair do if some parts of the motion are being ignored during debate?
1. Ask questions about those areas.
2. Participate by debating those areas.
3. Do nothing.
4. Demand that the next speaker speak about them.
Who sets the time limits of debate?
1. The organization.
2. The chair
3. Parliamentary law
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If there is a time limit, if one member does not use up all of her time, she may ____.
1. do nothing with the extra time
2. donate the time to another member
3. talk about another issue
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If debate is cut off on a debatable issue, ____.
1. the membership may become discouraged if this is a regular occurrence
2. this is proper as it speeds up procedures
3. it is helpful to the membership
4. All the other answers are correct.
The practice of regularly cutting off debate is considered ____.
1. unwise
2. appropriate
3. illegal
4. necessary
After debate is finished, the motion _____.
1. is voted on
2. is amended
3. finished
4. is perfected
The statement “Are you ready for the question?” _____.
1. should not be used as it is often misunderstood
2. should be used as it is very clear
3. should be used to introduce debate
4. should not be used as it is too informal
What should end debate?
1. By the assembly by general consent.
2. By a vote on a motion to end debate.
3. By a previously adopted limitation on debate.
4. All of the other answers are correct.

The Standard Code #32

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