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Parliamentary law may be thought of as a code of ethics and this code permits a group to
conduct their business in the most effective and efficient manner. ✔Correct answer-True
A member may appeal from the decision of the chair if they do not agree with the answer to a
parliamentary inquiry. ✔Correct answer-False
The motion to reconsider is the only unclassified motion that is unamendable. ✔Correct answer-
False
It is necessary for the president to leave the chair when providing information for members
✔Correct answer-False
An incidental motion may dispose of the main motion ✔Correct answer-False
Following the action taken under a suspension of standing rules, the original rule is again in effect.
✔Correct answer-True
A qualified main motion, a motion to amend and a motion to rescind are all motions that are
amendable to time only. ✔Correct answer-False
Members can claim the right of debate after voting has commenced if the president did not give
them ample opportunity to enter the debate. ✔Correct answer-True
General consent is frequently used in situations where standing rules need to be suspended.
✔Correct answer-True
A parliamentary inquiry and a point of order may interrupt a speaker. ✔Correct answer-True
An amendment to a main motion cannot be amended. ✔Correct answer-False
The motion to reconsider ranks last in precedence. ✔Correct answer-False
A main motion requiring a majority vote is necessary to discharge a committee ✔Correct answer-
False
A tie vote means that a motion passes, assuming the motion requires a two-thirds vote. ✔Correct
answer-False
All four of the subsidiary motions require a second. ✔Correct answer-True
A motion to adjourn cannot be made while the chapter is voting or verifying the vote unless
the vote is by ballot. ✔Correct answer-True
A motion calling for a division is of higher rank than an appeal from the decision of the chair.
✔Correct answer-False
,The maker of a motion can offer discussion against his / her motion but is entitled to vote against it.
✔Correct answer-False
The right to the floor can not be denied to any member interested in participating in discussion.
✔Correct answer-False
The motion to adjourn affects only the business session of the meeting ✔Correct answer-True
The longest FFA camp or leadership conference is two weeks in length. ✔Correct answer-False
The treasurer is stationed across from the advisor, the reporter is stationed across from the
secretary and the advisor is stationed to the left of the secretary. ✔Correct answer-True
The closing ceremony should be followed by the announcements ✔Correct answer-False
The State FFA degree will be conferred upon the candidates subject to approval by the
delegates at the state convention ✔Correct answer-True
There are three factors that the chapter must remember when planning the chapter's public
relations program. ✔Correct answer-False
During the Greenhand FFA Degree ceremony the president is the first person to speak. ✔Correct
answer-False
To explain why the honorary membership is being conferred, the president should give a
summary of what each candidate has done. ✔Correct answer-False
There are four star awards that can be given at the chapter level. ✔Correct answer-False
Every chapter is allowed to submit ten applicants for the agri-entrepreneurship award program.
✔Correct answer-False
EDGE stands for Experiencing Discovery, Growth and Education ✔Correct answer-False
The chapter's POA is a written guide that provides administrators, advisory committees,
alumni and others with a calendar of events. ✔Correct answer-True
Every member in the chapter should be recognized at the chapter banquet. ✔Correct answer-True
The entire chapter banquet should not last longer than two hours. ✔Correct answer-False
All chapter meetings should be informative and enjoyable. ✔Correct answer-True
Good meetings include entertainment, guest speakers, recreation and refreshments ✔Correct
answer-True
A written application must be submitted to be eligible for the Chapter FFA Degree. ✔Correct
answer-True
The American FFA Degree is the highest degree that the state association can bestow. ✔Correct
answer-False
, To receive the American FFA Degree members must have earned and productively invested at
least $5,500 or earned and productively invested at least $1,500 and worked 2,250 hours
in excess of scheduled class time. ✔Correct answer-False
Members who excel in CDE's can be recognized through the proficiency award program ✔Correct
answer-False
The National FFA Foundation provides $2,500 and a plaque and a medal to the American Star
Farmer. ✔Correct answer-False
The FFA Creed should serve as a guide for chapters to use when planning, implementing
and assessing accomplishments for the national chapter award program. ✔Correct answer-False
EDGE is a one and half day long conference. ✔Correct answer-True
FFA Worldwide gives students and teachers the opportunity to explore agriculture
around the world through programs that teach about the values, traditions lifestyle
and agriculture of other countries as compared to the U.S. ✔Correct answer-False
There are three U.S. Department of Education staff members on the board of trustees. ✔Correct
answer-False
The National FUTURER FARMER magazine was first published in 1952. ✔Correct answer-True
President Jimmy Carter gave an address at the silver anniversary convention. ✔Correct answer-
False
Collegiate chapters may be chartered by the state association at any two- or four-year
postsecondary institution. ✔Correct answer-True
Washington, Texas, Utah, Nevada and Colorado are in the Western Region. ✔Correct answer-False
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall
govern the National FFA Convention in all cases to which they are applicable and in
which they are not inconsistent with the constitution and bylaws. ✔Correct answer-True
One of the proficiency awards is called "placement" for those students typically involved in
ownership of an agribusiness enterprise. ✔Correct answer-False
When using the motion, leave to withdraw: ✔Correct answer-a. a two-thirds vote is required.
b. it is debatable if the question it refers to is debatable.
c. the negative vote may be reconsidered.*
d. it is amendable.
If a member feels that a voice vote, or one taken by a show of hands, is not accurate, he/she may
request: ✔Correct answer-a. Verification of the vote by calling for a division of the assembly.*
b. That they temporarily delay action on that item of business.
c. Consideration that a quorum was in place therefore making the vote void.
d. Appeal from the decision of the chair.*