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25 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 25
A preamble which is placed before the resolving clauses of a resolution:
should state the background and reasons for the resolving clauses.
should list the arguments for and against the resolution.
should be specifically mentioned in the motion to adopt the resolution.
All of the above are correct.
Definition 2 of 25
A motion to censure the action of an officer:
is not debatable.
is not amendable.
opens the entire question to debate.
may not be reconsidered.
Definition 3 of 25
Once a committee to which a resolution or main motion has been referred commences its
deliberation:
the committee is free to consider and recommend for adoption any amendment to the
motion so referred by the assembly.
the committee is not free to consider and recommend for adoption amendments that were
defeated by the assembly.
the committee is limited to considering and recommending for adoption any amendments
that were adopted by the assembly.
the assembly may only consider amendments proposed by the committee.
, Definition 4 of 25
Which of these subsidiary motions has no corresponding incidental main motion?
Commit or refer.
Limit or extend limits of debate.
Previous question.
Postpone indefinitely.
Definition 5 of 25
The motions to Rescind and to Amend Something Previously Adopted:
require only a majority vote in committee
can be applied to a policy which has continuing force.
can have the affirmative vote reconsidered.
may not be applied to an appeal that has been taken from a ruling of the chair.
Definition 6 of 25
Which statement is true?
Incidental motions have an assigned position in the order of precedence of motions.
More than one secondary motion may be pending at a time.
There are four classes of secondary motions.
There are twelve ranking motions.
25 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 25
A preamble which is placed before the resolving clauses of a resolution:
should state the background and reasons for the resolving clauses.
should list the arguments for and against the resolution.
should be specifically mentioned in the motion to adopt the resolution.
All of the above are correct.
Definition 2 of 25
A motion to censure the action of an officer:
is not debatable.
is not amendable.
opens the entire question to debate.
may not be reconsidered.
Definition 3 of 25
Once a committee to which a resolution or main motion has been referred commences its
deliberation:
the committee is free to consider and recommend for adoption any amendment to the
motion so referred by the assembly.
the committee is not free to consider and recommend for adoption amendments that were
defeated by the assembly.
the committee is limited to considering and recommending for adoption any amendments
that were adopted by the assembly.
the assembly may only consider amendments proposed by the committee.
, Definition 4 of 25
Which of these subsidiary motions has no corresponding incidental main motion?
Commit or refer.
Limit or extend limits of debate.
Previous question.
Postpone indefinitely.
Definition 5 of 25
The motions to Rescind and to Amend Something Previously Adopted:
require only a majority vote in committee
can be applied to a policy which has continuing force.
can have the affirmative vote reconsidered.
may not be applied to an appeal that has been taken from a ruling of the chair.
Definition 6 of 25
Which statement is true?
Incidental motions have an assigned position in the order of precedence of motions.
More than one secondary motion may be pending at a time.
There are four classes of secondary motions.
There are twelve ranking motions.
