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Point of Privilege ✔Correct Answer-Pertains to noise, personal comfort, etc. - may interrupt
only if necessary!
Parliamentary Inquiry ✔Correct Answer-Inquire as to the correct motion - to accomplish a
desired result, or raise a point of order
Point of Information ✔Correct Answer-Generally applies to information desired from the
speaker: "I should like to ask the (speaker) a question."
Orders of the Day (Agenda) ✔Correct Answer-A call to adhere to the agenda (a deviation from
the agenda requires Suspending the Rules)
Point of Order ✔Correct Answer-Infraction of the rules, or improper decorum in speaking.
Must be raised immediately after the error is made
Main Motion ✔Correct Answer-Brings new business (the next item on the agenda) before the
assembly
Divide the Question ✔Correct Answer-Divides a motion into two or more separate motions
(must be able to stand on their own)
Consider by Paragraph ✔Correct Answer-Adoption of paper is held until all paragraphs are
debated and amended and entire paper is satisfactory; after all paragraphs are considered, the
entire paper is then open to amendment, and paragraphs may be further amended. Any
Preamble can not be considered until debate on the body of the paper has ceased.
Amend ✔Correct Answer-Inserting or striking out words or paragraphs, or substituting whole
paragraphs or resolutions
Withdraw/Modify Motion ✔Correct Answer-Applies only after question is stated; mover can
accept an amendment without obtaining the floor
Commit /Refer/Recommit to Committee ✔Correct Answer-State the committee to receive the
question or resolution; if no committee exists include size of committee desired and method of
selecting the members (election or appointment)
Extend Debate ✔Correct Answer-Applies only to the immediately pending question; extends
until a certain time or for a certain period of time
, Limit Debate ✔Correct Answer-Closing debate at a certain time, or limiting to a certain period
of time
Postpone to a Certain Time ✔Correct Answer-State the time the motion or agenda item will
be resumed
Object to Consideration ✔Correct Answer-Objection must be stated before discussion or
another motion is stated
Lay on the Table ✔Correct Answer-Temporarily suspends further consideration/action on
pending question; may be made after motion to close debate has carried or is pending
Take from the Table ✔Correct Answer-Resumes consideration of item previously "laid on the
table" - state the motion to take from the table
Reconsider ✔Correct Answer-Can be made only by one on the prevailing side who has
changed position or view
Postpone Indefinitely ✔Correct Answer-Kills the question/resolution for this session -
exception: the motion to reconsider can be made this session
Previous Question ✔Correct Answer-Closes debate if successful - may be moved to "Close
Debate" if preferred
Informal Consideration ✔Correct Answer-Move that the assembly go into "Committee of the
Whole" - informal debate as if in committee; this committee may limit number or length of
speeches or close debate by other means by a 2/3 vote. All votes, however, are formal.
Appeal Decision of the Chair ✔Correct Answer-Appeal for the assembly to decide - must be
made before other business is resumed; NOT debatable if relates to decorum, violation of rules
or order of business
Suspend the Rules ✔Correct Answer-Allows a violation of the assembly's own rules (except
Constitution); the object of the suspension must be specified
What is parliamentary procedure? ✔Correct Answer-A set of rules for running a successful
meeting.
What are the three goals of parliamentary procedure? ✔Correct Answer-Make meetings run
smoothly, assure everyone gets to voice their oppinion, and maintain order.
Who began parliamentary procedure? ✔Correct Answer-Sir Thomas Smyth, in England in
1562.
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Point of Privilege ✔Correct Answer-Pertains to noise, personal comfort, etc. - may interrupt
only if necessary!
Parliamentary Inquiry ✔Correct Answer-Inquire as to the correct motion - to accomplish a
desired result, or raise a point of order
Point of Information ✔Correct Answer-Generally applies to information desired from the
speaker: "I should like to ask the (speaker) a question."
Orders of the Day (Agenda) ✔Correct Answer-A call to adhere to the agenda (a deviation from
the agenda requires Suspending the Rules)
Point of Order ✔Correct Answer-Infraction of the rules, or improper decorum in speaking.
Must be raised immediately after the error is made
Main Motion ✔Correct Answer-Brings new business (the next item on the agenda) before the
assembly
Divide the Question ✔Correct Answer-Divides a motion into two or more separate motions
(must be able to stand on their own)
Consider by Paragraph ✔Correct Answer-Adoption of paper is held until all paragraphs are
debated and amended and entire paper is satisfactory; after all paragraphs are considered, the
entire paper is then open to amendment, and paragraphs may be further amended. Any
Preamble can not be considered until debate on the body of the paper has ceased.
Amend ✔Correct Answer-Inserting or striking out words or paragraphs, or substituting whole
paragraphs or resolutions
Withdraw/Modify Motion ✔Correct Answer-Applies only after question is stated; mover can
accept an amendment without obtaining the floor
Commit /Refer/Recommit to Committee ✔Correct Answer-State the committee to receive the
question or resolution; if no committee exists include size of committee desired and method of
selecting the members (election or appointment)
Extend Debate ✔Correct Answer-Applies only to the immediately pending question; extends
until a certain time or for a certain period of time
, Limit Debate ✔Correct Answer-Closing debate at a certain time, or limiting to a certain period
of time
Postpone to a Certain Time ✔Correct Answer-State the time the motion or agenda item will
be resumed
Object to Consideration ✔Correct Answer-Objection must be stated before discussion or
another motion is stated
Lay on the Table ✔Correct Answer-Temporarily suspends further consideration/action on
pending question; may be made after motion to close debate has carried or is pending
Take from the Table ✔Correct Answer-Resumes consideration of item previously "laid on the
table" - state the motion to take from the table
Reconsider ✔Correct Answer-Can be made only by one on the prevailing side who has
changed position or view
Postpone Indefinitely ✔Correct Answer-Kills the question/resolution for this session -
exception: the motion to reconsider can be made this session
Previous Question ✔Correct Answer-Closes debate if successful - may be moved to "Close
Debate" if preferred
Informal Consideration ✔Correct Answer-Move that the assembly go into "Committee of the
Whole" - informal debate as if in committee; this committee may limit number or length of
speeches or close debate by other means by a 2/3 vote. All votes, however, are formal.
Appeal Decision of the Chair ✔Correct Answer-Appeal for the assembly to decide - must be
made before other business is resumed; NOT debatable if relates to decorum, violation of rules
or order of business
Suspend the Rules ✔Correct Answer-Allows a violation of the assembly's own rules (except
Constitution); the object of the suspension must be specified
What is parliamentary procedure? ✔Correct Answer-A set of rules for running a successful
meeting.
What are the three goals of parliamentary procedure? ✔Correct Answer-Make meetings run
smoothly, assure everyone gets to voice their oppinion, and maintain order.
Who began parliamentary procedure? ✔Correct Answer-Sir Thomas Smyth, in England in
1562.
