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The Standard Code #59
Exercise to help with using The Standard Code
Choose the best answer for each question.
The Standard Code uses what instead of Postpone Indefinitely?
- To Lay on the Table
- To Extend Debate
- Request to be allowed to speak more
- All of the other answers are correct.
The Standard Codes uses what instead of Previous Question?
- Close Debate and Vote Immediately
- Previous Question
- Question
- None of the other answers are correct.
The Standard Code uses what instead of Quasi-Committee of the Whole?
- Consider Informally
- Quasi-Committee of the Whole
- Consider Formally
- Special Committee
What are the differences in The Standard Code about Reconsideration?
- Any member can move it.
- Only reconsideration can be debated
- Only main motions can be reconsidered.
- All of the other answers are correct.
The Standard Code uses what instead of Reconsider and Enter in the Minutes?
- This idea is not permitted.
- Reconsider and Enter in the Minutes.
- Resume Consideration.
- Take from the Table.
Which ranks higher – bylaws or parliamentary authority?
- Bylaws
- Parliamentary authority
- They are of equal rank
- They have no rank
If a procedure has been done by custom for a long time, ____.
- it is the same as if it was a written rule
- it has no valid standing
- it can be challenged by any member
- None of the other answers is correct.
Formality in a meeting _____.
- can vary depending upon the need
- needs to be always maintained
- is not affected by the size of the group
- All of the other answers are correct.
How can hostility be avoided?
- By treating everybody fairly.
- By supporting the majority in all cases.
- By gaveling through controversial issues.
- By ending debate when it becomes controversial
Who should end a discussion on a controversial subject?
- The assembly by proper procedure.
- The chair
- The parliamentarian
- None of the other answers is correct.
When recognizing speakers, _____.
- the maker of the motion has the right to speak first
- the first person to stand should be recognized
- a person who has not spoken has preference over a person who has
- All of the other answers are correct.
What should the chair do about a member who stands while another is speaking so that he can be recognized?
- Not recognize him.
- Recognize him if nobody else stands up quickly after the speaker is finished.
- Recognize him but tell him not to do it again.
- Recognize him as being the first up.
How is being a chair in a committee different from being a chair in an assembly?
- The chair can make motions
- The chair can partake in debate
- Take sides in an issue while being fair to all
- All of the other answers are correct.
How is procedure in a committee different from in an assembly?
- More informal
- Fully informal
- Formality is the same
- More formal
What is the major difference between debate in a committee and in an assembly?
- Debate often precedes a motion
- The motion must precede debate
- Debate always precedes the motion
- None of the other answers is correct.
Can a motion be explained before being made in an assembly?
- Yes, but only a short explanation.
- Yes, the motion should be fully explained in detail.
- No, the mover is limited to the actual motion.
- Yes, with some debate taking place.
General consent _____.
- saves time by handling routine matters quickly
- is a way of avoiding controversial matters
- can slow down business
- is not allowed in most bodies
What can be done if there is not a quorum present?
- Attempts may be made to obtain a quorum.
- The program may be heard.
- Informal discussions may take place.
- All of the other answers are correct.
If the assembly takes action when it is known that a quorum is not present, ____.
- the action needs to be ratified later
- if it is an emergency, it is not a problem
- nothing that is done can be made acceptable
- None of the other answers is correct.
If a quorum was present at the start but later lost, _____.
- actions taken before the quorum was lost are valid
- actions taken after the quorum was lost are valid
- actions taken before the quorum was lost must be ratified
- the entire meeting is invalid.