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How do you make a motion?
I move
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What do you call the person in charge?
Mr. / Mdm. Chair
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What is postpone definitely?
Allow for the motion on the floor to be deferred to a different day, meeting, or until after a certain event.
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What are requirements for recess?
Needs a second
Amendable Debatable Majority Vote Cannot interrupt another speaker Must specify the length of time in the motion |
What must you receive before speaking?
Recognition
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What are the four methods of voting?
Voice, standing, roll call, secret ballot
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What is amend?
Use to modify or change a main motion.
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What is parliamentary procedure?
Correct rules for conducting a meeting.
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What is the main motion?
Introduces new business to a meeting.
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What is postpone indefinitely?
To kill a main motion.
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What are the four goals of parliamentary procedure?
Extend courtesy to everyone. Focus on one thing at a time. Observes the rule of the majority. Ensures the rights of the minority.
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What is lay on the table?
Defer action to later on in the meeting. Not debatable not ammendable.
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What is Adjourn?
To end the meeting.
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What is quorum?
1/2 members in a club plus 1.
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What is previous question?
To force an immediate vote on the motion.
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