The Standard Code #35

When voting is by ballot, the chair votes _____.
1. the same as everybody else
2. only if there is tie
3. a second time if there is a tie
4. never
If a two-thirds vote is required, a motion passes if _____.
1. the affirmative is twice or more than the negative
2. the affirmative is twice plus one or more than the negative
3. the affirmative is 2/3rds the negative
4. the negative is 2/3rds or less of the affirmative
When more than one question is voted on at the same time, ____.
1. each must pass by itself
2. all must pass or all fail
3. the majority for all is the majority of the issue getting the most votes
4. You cannot vote for more than one thing at a time.
When a group is elected, a majority is _____.
1. based on the number of legal votes cast
2. based on the number of votes each receives
3. not used as a plurality elects
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If a candidate receives a majority but not enough votes to be ranked among the number that can be elected, _____.
1. the candidate has lost
2. the candidate is automatically elected
3. the candidate becomes an alternative
4. This cannot possibly happen.
The numbering of similar positions may lead to ____.
1. unpopular candidates being elected
2. nothing that is not wanted by the membership
3. always to the same results as not numbering the positions
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If two similar offices with different terms are to be elected from within one group, the rules for who gets which office are _____.
1. in the bylaws
2. in standing rules
3. in a motion passed at the time of election
4. All the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is true about when a member should not vote?
1. When a member has a direct personal interest alone.
2. When charges have been preferred against the member.
3. When a member has a financial interest alone.
4. All the other answers are correct.
If two or more members are being charged in the same motion, _____.
1. all the members charged may vote fully
2. the vote of the members charged affect only the other members
3. none of the charged members can vote
4. the charges must be divided
Voting is _____.
1. a fundamental right
2. a privilege
3. a temporary right
4. unimportant
A formal expression of the will of the assembly is _____.
1. a vote
2. a motion
3. a resolution
4. All of the other answers is correct.
When anything comes to a vote, a member ____.
1. cannot be required to vote
2. can be required to vote
3. can be required to vote in some cases
4. can be forced to vote or loose membership
The maker of a motion _____.
1. can speak for or against his motion
2. can only speak for his motion
3. can only speak against his motion if amended
4. must oppose any amending of the motion
If the bylaws do not provide for a method of voting, who usually determines it?
1. The chair
2. The parliamentarian
3. The maker of the motion
4. The parliamentary authority
The assembly can determine the method of voting, except when another rule is involved, by ______.
1. a majority vote
2. a 2/3rds vote
3. a majority of the entire membership vote
4. a plurality vote
Routine matters are often decided by ____.
1. general consent
2. majority vote
3. plurality vote
4. None of the other answers is correct.
General consent cannot be used ____.
1. if nobody objects
2. if the members are silent
3. if the chair assumes it
4. None of the other answers is correct.
The most common way is voting is by _____.
1. raising of the hands
2. standing up
3. counting the vote
4. None of the other answers is correct.
If the chair is not sure after a voice vote, ____.
1. the chair can call for another vote
2. the chair can ask for raised hands
3. the chair can ask for a standing vote
4. All the other answers are correct.
When any vote is taken, _____.
1. the affirmative is taken first
2. the affirmative is announced first
3. The chair has no choice as to the order of voting
4. All the other answers are correct.

The Standard Code #35

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