Choose the best answer for each question.

1. Why is an amendment voted on?

   1.   ?    To approve what the final wording of a motion is.
   2.   ?    There is no good reason to vote on amendments.
   3.   ?    To make sure the mover of the motion is satisfied.
   4.   ?    Amendments are not voted on.

2. When an amendment is pending, ____.

   1.   ?    debate is limited to the amendment to avoid confusion
   2.   ?    debate is permitted on the amendment and the main motion
   3.   ?    no debate is permitted
   4.   ?    debate is limited to the main motion

3. Can an amendment be amended?

   1.   ?    Yes, but it is not recommended because it causes confusion.
   2.   ?    A friendly amendment to an amendment can be easily handled.
   3.   ?    Yes, and it is what is debated until voted on.
   4.   ?    All of the other answers are correct.

4. How is a motion withdrawn?

   1.   ?    By the mover alone until the chair has stated it.
   2.   ?    By permission of the assembly after the chair has stated it.
   3.   ?    By general consent usually after the chair has stated it.
   4.   ?    All of the other answers are correct.

5. What can the mover of a motion do about the motion?

   1.   ?    She can speak for it.
   2.   ?    She can speak against it.
   3.   ?    She can vote anyway that she wants to.
   4.   ?    All of the other answers are correct.

6. For the minutes, _____.

   1.   ?    only written minutes can be used
   2.   ?    an audio tape can be used
   3.   ?    a transcript can be used
   4.   ?    All of the other answers are correct.

7. The treasurer’s report _____.

   1.   ?    can be detailed
   2.   ?    can be simple
   3.   ?    should be in writing and then audited if it is the annual one
   4.   ?    All of the other answers are correct.

8. Voting is ______.

   1.   ?    usually by voice
   2.   ?    often determined as to method by the chair
   3.   ?    can be determined by a motion put to the assembly
   4.   ?    All of the other answers is correct.

9. For an amendment, what vote is required?

   1.   ?    Always a majority vote.
   2.   ?    A two-thirds vote on the ruling by the chair.
   3.   ?    A two-third vote if the motion needs a two-thirds vote.
   4.   ?    None of the other answers is correct.

10. For a ballot vote to be unanimous, _____.

    1.   ?    it must be unanimous
    2.   ?    a two-third vote can make any ballot vote unanimous
    3.   ?    a majority vote can make a ballot vote unanimous
    4.   ?    No ballot vote can ever be unanimous.

11. What is recorded about the person who seconds a motion?

    1.   ?    Nothing as seconding information is not recorded.
    2.   ?    If the motion is an important one, the name of the member.
    3.   ?    The name of the member.
    4.   ?    The name of the member if an officer.

12. What can the chair properly do if he is uncertain as to what to do?

    1.   ?    Ask the assembly for advice.
    2.   ?    Ask the parliamentarian for advice.
    3.   ?    Proceed in what he sees as the best way.
    4.   ?    All of the other answers are correct.

13. Which of the following is cumulative voting?

    1.   ?    Casting all your votes for one instead of for different people if a number is to be elected.
    2.   ?    Casting a single vote for one and not voting for others when a number is to be elected.
    3.   ?    Organizing a group of people to vote for one candidate.
    4.   ?    All of the other answers are forms of cumulative voting.

14. What is bullet voting?

    1.   ?    Casting all your votes for one instead of for different people if a number is to be elected.
    2.   ?    Casting a single vote for one and not voting for others when a number is to be elected.
    3.   ?    Organizing a group of people to vote for one candidate.
    4.   ?    All of the other answers are forms of bullet voting.

15. What is Texas voting?

    1.   ?    Voting for the person or people you do not want elected.
    2.   ?    It is another name for a voice vote.
    3.   ?    Voting by counting off.
    4.   ?    None of the other answers is correct.

16. Can any body meet by telephone?

    1.   ?    Yes, if provided for in the bylaws or law.
    2.   ?    Yes, if all the members agree.
    3.   ?    Yes, if all members are given notice.
    4.   ?    No, it is never possible.

17. How many people can a nominating committee nominate for a single office?

    1.   ?    As many as they want unless the rules say otherwise.
    2.   ?    Only one.
    3.   ?    They must nominate two.
    4.   ?    They must nominate all who submit their name.

18. Which of the following is a common mistake made by chairs?

    1.   ?    Not making sure that the motion is clearly worded before stating it.
    2.   ?    Taking unnecessary vote on non-controversial matters.
    3.   ?    Cutting off debate by himself.
    4.   ?    All of the other answers are correct.

19. Which of the following is a common mistake made by chairs?

    1.   ?    Refusing to allow a motion that the chair does not like to be made.
    2.   ?    Not remaining impartial in debate.
    3.   ?    Failure to stifle out-of-order remarks.
    4.   ?    All of the other answers are correct.

20. Which of the following is a common mistake made by chairs?

    1.   ?    Allowing too much informality so it detracts from the proceedings.
    2.   ?    Failing to call for a final vote on an amended motion.
    3.   ?    Failing to state the exact motion to be voted on before the vote.
    4.   ?    All of the other answers are correct.