The Standard Code #36

Unanimous consent is ____.
1. different from a unanimous vote
2. the same as a unanimous vote
3. the opposite of a unanimous vote
4. None of the other answers is correct.
When is it not required to call for the negative vote?
1. When the item being voted on is one of courtesy.
2. When the vote is obviously overwhelming in favor of the motion.
3. When the matter is not of great importance.
4. The negative vote must always be called for.
A rising vote is used when ____.
1. the chair is not sure of the results
2. a member calls for division
3. a two-thirds vote is needed
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When must a rising vote be counted?
1. When it appears to be close.
2. On the demand of one member.
3. There is no doubt as to the results.
4. All the other answers are correct.
Who usually counts the vote?
1. The secretary.
2. Tellers appointed by the chair.
3. The secretary with the help of tellers when needed.
4. The chair.
Who makes the initial announcement of the vote?
1. The secretary.
2. The tellers.
3. The chair.
4. The parliamentarian.
Who makes the final announcement of the vote?
1. The chair.
2. The secretary.
3. The tellers.
4. The parliamentarian.
If the assembly is large, a good way to take the vote is by _____.
1. serpentine
2. a rising vote
3. a sitting vote
4. a show of hands
When there are visitors among the members, the best way to take a vote is by ____.
1. rising
2. raising hands
3. roll call
4. All the other answers are correct.
A show of hands is appropriate _____.
1. in a board or committee
2. in a large assembly
3. in a small assembly
4. All the other answers are correct.
A roll call vote may be appropriate when _____.
1. the members are representatives of others
2. on minor issues
3. it is a small club
4. there are a very large number of members
Another name for a roll call vote is _____.
1. voting by yeas and nays
2. serpentine voting
3. name calling
4. There is only one name for roll call voting.
The one way that people can vote without exposing their positions is by _____.
1. ballot
2. roll call
3. serpentine
4. rising
What is implicit in ballot voting?
1. Secrecy.
2. Reliability.
3. Public awareness.
4. Public accountability.
Which of the following invalidates a ballot vote?
1. Signing the ballot.
2. Numbering the ballots so they are traceable.
3. Requiring the voter to show his ballot fully before inserting in the box.
4. All the other answers invalidate a ballot vote.
A ballot vote may be required by _____.
1. the bylaws
2. a motion passed by a majority
3. unanimous consent
4. All the other answers are correct.
If a ballot vote is required, it may be dispensed with ____.
1. by a motion if the bylaws allow such a motion
2. by a motion passed by two-thirds of the membership
3. by a motion passed by a simple majority
4. It cannot be dispensed with no matter what.
Who gives instructions about voting to the membership?
1. The chair.
2. The secretary.
3. The tellers.
4. The head of the nominations committee.
If an organization wants to vote by mail, it must be approved by ____.
1. the bylaws
2. a motion passed by the majority at a meeting
3. the Executive Board
4. All the other answers are correct.
What is a disadvantage of voting by mail?
1. You cannot nominate candidate from the floor.
2. You cannot debate the issues in full.
3. You cannot amend or perfect a motion.
4. All of the other answers are correct.

The Standard Code #36

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