FBLA PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉Division of the Question. Answer: A motion to divide a pending
motion into two or more separate questions in order that they may
be considered separately.
◉Election by Acclamation. Answer: Election by unanimous consent;
used when only one person has been nominated for an office
◉Ex-officio. Answer: By right of office
◉Expunge. Answer: To eliminate part of a motion by crossing out or
drawing a line around words; one never erases, since the original
text may be needed for the minutes.
◉Germane. Answer: Closely related, relevant; amendments and
debate must be germane to the question at hand
, ◉Having the Floor. Answer: Having been recognized by the chair to
speak
◉Immediately Pending Question. Answer: The last motion stated by
the chair
◉In Order. Answer: Correct according to rules of parliamentary
procedure.
◉Main Motion. Answer: A motion which brings before the assembly
some new subject upon which action of the assembly is desired.
◉Majority. Answer: More than half of the votes cast by persons
legally entitled to vote, excluding abstentions.
◉Minutes. Answer: Written records of business transacted.
◉Motion. Answer: A proposal by a member, in a meeting, that the
assembly take a particular action.
◉Nominate. Answer: To propose an individual for office.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉Division of the Question. Answer: A motion to divide a pending
motion into two or more separate questions in order that they may
be considered separately.
◉Election by Acclamation. Answer: Election by unanimous consent;
used when only one person has been nominated for an office
◉Ex-officio. Answer: By right of office
◉Expunge. Answer: To eliminate part of a motion by crossing out or
drawing a line around words; one never erases, since the original
text may be needed for the minutes.
◉Germane. Answer: Closely related, relevant; amendments and
debate must be germane to the question at hand
, ◉Having the Floor. Answer: Having been recognized by the chair to
speak
◉Immediately Pending Question. Answer: The last motion stated by
the chair
◉In Order. Answer: Correct according to rules of parliamentary
procedure.
◉Main Motion. Answer: A motion which brings before the assembly
some new subject upon which action of the assembly is desired.
◉Majority. Answer: More than half of the votes cast by persons
legally entitled to vote, excluding abstentions.
◉Minutes. Answer: Written records of business transacted.
◉Motion. Answer: A proposal by a member, in a meeting, that the
assembly take a particular action.
◉Nominate. Answer: To propose an individual for office.
