FBLA Introduction To Parliamentary Procedure Practice Test

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• What is the nature of standing rules in most organizations?
• Which term describes a motion that is presented for immediate action by the presiding officer?
• What is a mass meeting?
• What does the motion to recess when no question is pending do?
• In parliamentary procedure, what does it imply if a motion is "seconded"?
• Which term describes matters relevant to the pending question being discussed?
• What should a member do if they believe the chair has made an error in ruling?
• What distinguishes original main motions from incidental main motions?
• What is the process called when someone is named as a candidate for an appointment or election?
• What is primarily outlined in Article VII of the FBLA Bylaws?
• What responsibility may a sergeant at arms have in a legislative body?
• What is the appropriate action to take when correcting a mistake in a meeting?
• What is the term used to indicate that a member is refraining from voting?
• What should you do if you have a question about the business being discussed in a meeting?
• Who is the first member named by the presiding officer of a committee?
• What is the examination of the society's financial records called?
• What is the purpose of amendments in parliamentary procedure?
• What does it mean to use the appropriate title of the presiding officer when seeking recognition?
• Which article pertains specifically to the structure and operation of committees?
• Which article deals with membership in FBLA?
• If the bylaws state that the president is an ex officio member of all committees, what does this mean?
• What is the outline or sequence of business that will be addressed at a meeting called?
• What type of vote requires more than half of the members present to approve a decision?
• What is the term for a motion or subject that is postponed to a specific day or meeting?
• During a meeting, what indicates that no further discussion on a motion is permitted?
• What is required to amend an existing motion?
• What term refers to a meeting or formal assembly of delegates usually chosen for one session only?
• In parliamentary procedure, what is a primary responsibility of the chair during a meeting?
• What motion should be made if a rule of parliamentary procedure has been violated?
• What should a member do immediately after making a motion?
• What is the primary purpose of establishing bylaws for an organization?
• If the office of FBLA president becomes vacant, who shall automatically become president?
• Which article provides guidelines on the organization of FBLA?
• What term describes a motion or action that violates the rules of an organization?
• What is the action called when the presiding officer presents a motion for a vote?
• Who is responsible for receiving and acting as custodian of chapter funds?
• What does it mean to adopt, accept, agree to, or ratify a motion?
• Which action can be taken to break a tie vote in a meeting?
• When can members debate a motion during a meeting?
• What is covered in Article XI regarding the organization?
• What characterizes an adjourned meeting?
• What is the goal of adopting a motion?
• When should minutes be presented for approval?
• Which of the following is a strategy to keep meetings efficient?
• What do you call one or more persons appointed or elected to perform specified duties?
• What action would limit debate time on a motion?
• What term refers to the action taken to close a meeting?
• Which member is responsible for signing the minutes for approval?
• What does "To appeal" mean in parliamentary procedures?
• Which of the following actions would be most appropriate during a caucus?
• Which article addresses the fundamental rules of conducting meetings?
• What titles should you use to address the President of the meeting?
• What type of committee is appointed temporarily to complete a specific task?
• What type of motions concern matters of immediate importance?
• What term is used when a member of the assembly presents an idea for consideration?
• What happens to a special committee after it makes its final report?
• What is the term for a vote against the adoption of a motion?
• In most societies with executive boards, what is customary regarding the officers?
• What is the motion that calls for a rising vote called?
• What is required for a recommendation contained in an officer's report to be considered?
• Which term is used for a vote that occurs when all are in agreement?
• What action is taken when a member wants to challenge the process of a motion?
• What term describes the discussion that takes place for or against a motion?
• What should a member do to bring a pending question to an immediate vote?
• What aspect of the organization is specified in Article X?
• What is the term for the person presiding over a meeting?
• What is referred to as the "pending question" in a parliamentary context?
• What is a proposal that requests the assembly to take action or express a specific view?
• What does it mean if something is considered "in order" in parliamentary procedure?
• What is the primary role of the Chair in a meeting?
• Which article addresses the duties of FBLA National Officers?
• What does "immediately pending question" refer to?
• On what principle is parliamentary procedure based?
• What is the term for the action taken to cancel a previous action?
• What term describes motions that introduce business before the assembly?
• What does "call for the orders of the day" mean in a meeting?
• What is a short intermission that does not close the meeting called?
• What does Article V of the FBLA Bylaws deal with?
• Proposed amendments to the bylaws must be submitted in writing to whom?
• Which term refers to the formal end of debate on a motion?
• What is a permanent committee that performs a continuing function called?
• What method of voting allows voters to express their choice secretly, often using paper?
• What is the process called during which members discuss the merits of a motion?
• Which motion is used to close debate during a meeting?
• What term describes a motion that has no legal effect?
• What indicates that a motion is open to debate?
• What does the term "Consider Seriatim" mean?
• What is the purpose of rules in an organized society?
• What is the required vote to adopt the motion to limit or extend limits of debate?
• What is the usual consequence if a motion does not receive a second?
• Article IX provides details on what aspect of the organization?
• What is the term for a voting procedure where the chair allows members to object to a motion?
• Which motion is used to revisit a topic that has been set aside?
• What is the action taken to send a pending question to a small group for further consideration?
• How is a vacancy on a committee usually filled?
• What are the Bylaws in the context of parliamentary procedure?
• What must debate on a question be confined to?
• What does the term 'Board' refer to in an organizational context?
• What are motions called that deal with the business that is being addressed in a meeting?
• What is required to successfully move to adjourn a meeting?
• What does "ex-officio" mean in a meeting context?
• What term refers to items from a previous meeting that were left unfinished?
• Which motion is used to temporarily suspend the consideration of a pending question?
• To consider a motion in detail, which method might be employed?
• Which article of the FBLA Bylaws states the name?
• What type of vote is defined as receiving the largest number of votes among three or more choices?
• Which of the following best describes the concept of decorum in parliamentary procedure?
• Which article of the FBLA Bylaws addresses dues and finances?
• When is a "motion to postpone" typically used?
• What action must be included in the minutes of the next regular meeting?
• If you move to lay something on the table, what must you do?
• When can a motion to lay on the table be invoked?
• Which terminology is used to refer to a member's right to speak on a motion during a meeting?
• What term describes a request to be excused from a duty?
• Which article outlines procedures for amending the bylaws?
• Article XII primarily deals with which of the following?
• How many copies of the minutes must the secretary supply to the necessary authorities?
• What is the purpose of a minority report?
• What indicates that a member is willing to consider a motion made by another member?
• What is it called when a speaker stops speaking and resumes their seat after debating a motion?
• What is the purpose of FBLA outlined in the bylaws?
• What is the record of the proceedings of a meeting called?
• What is the result called when a motion fails to pass?
• What is necessary for a motion to be acted upon?
• What is included in Article IV of the FBLA Bylaws?
• What type of motion ranks the lowest in terms of priority?
• In the context of parliamentary procedure, what does "carried" signify?
• What happens to motions that have been laid on the table?
• Which article outlines the parameters for conducting meetings effectively?
• What should be done immediately after a motion is made?
• How is a status where a decision is undecided or still under consideration described?
• What is one of the main purposes of Parliamentary Procedure?
• Which article would likely discuss the roles and responsibilities of the national officers?
• When there are multiple motions pending, which motion is voted on first?
• What term describes the motion that brings a matter back before an assembly?
• What role does the secretary typically play within an executive board?
• What does Article VIII cover in the FBLA Bylaws?
• What is the minimum number of local chapters required for a state to hold a character?
• Who is responsible for leading chapter meetings?
• What is the purpose of a quorum in a meeting?
• In the absence of a provision in the bylaws, what constitutes a quorum in an organized society?
• Which classification of membership does not have to pay dues?
• What does the term "viva voce" refer to in a voting context?
• When a local chapter has 71 members, how many delegates can it send to the national leadership conference?
• What indicates that a motion is pending?
• What is the action called when a member is recognized by the chair to speak?
• How should you begin making a motion?
• Which type of motion has the highest priority in parliamentary procedure?
• What is typically required for a motion to be considered in most assemblies?
• What is the action taken to delay consideration of a main motion until the next meeting?
• What is the primary role of the treasurer in a chapter?
• What type of vote requires members to express their approval or disapproval verbally?
• Which motion is used to end a debate on a pending matter?
• What is the term used when a group wants to cancel or nullify a prior decision made in a meeting?
• What is another name for a vote in favor of adopting a motion?
• What does it mean to annul a decision?
• What do we call the summary of items to be discussed at a meeting?
• When is it appropriate for a member to make a motion to table?
• Which motion would you use to bring attention back to a previously discussed matter?
• What type of motion is assigned a specific time and made a special order by a two-thirds vote?
• What is true about the duties of the seconder of a motion?
• What is the role of the chair in relation to debates during meetings?
• What right does any member have regarding a voice vote?
• What is the term used for the formal announcement of a member's motion?
• What is the term for a formal proposal made during a meeting?
• What is the purpose of a caucus meeting?
• What action is taken to consider a motion later in the same meeting?
• What is required for a motion to be adopted?
• What describes the minutes at the conclusion of a meeting?
• What do you call items that are introduced to the assembly for consideration?
• What is the purpose of Article XIII?
• Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mass meeting?
• What is the effect of adopting a motion to fix the time to which to adjourn?
• How many voting delegates is a local chapter in good standing with 71 members entitled to at the national leadership conference?
• When should corrections to the minutes be made?
• What is the role of the chair during a meeting?
• What is the significance of an officer's report in meetings?
• Who appoints the committee that considers applicants for FBLA officers?
• Which article specifically addresses the financial obligations of its members?
• What term describes a motion that has been accepted as agreed upon?
• Who is responsible for preparing and reading the minutes of the meeting?
• What does the term "question" refer to in parliamentary procedure?
• What is the process called to bring back a motion that has already been voted on?
• What is it called when a member speaks on an issue and makes a formal proposal for action?
• What signifies a formal conclusion to a meeting?
• What term is used to describe a framework for discussion in a meeting?
• What is considered as a quorum of an assembly?
• What is the focus of Article IX in the National Executive Council?
• What is the status of a motion that was considered and adopted without having been seconded?
• What does "rescind" mean?
• Which term refers to a proper way of conducting a meeting or assembly?
• What is the role of the secretary during a parliamentary meeting?
• At what type of meeting should the minutes of the annual meeting be read and approved?
• What is the term for a request that all members agree without any formal vote?
• What is declared by the presiding officer to signify that the meeting has begun?
• What action can be taken if you believe a vote's outcome is uncertain?
• What is the purpose of a motion to postpone indefinitely?
• What are the two forms of deliberative assembly commonly recognized?
• What does a member do to delay consideration of a motion until the next meeting?
• In which article would you find guidelines for emblem usage?
• What should happen if a member wishes to propose a new motion?
• In which article is the parliamentary procedure primarily discussed?
• Who is responsible for ensuring order during a meeting?
• What term describes over half the members present and voting?
• What does Article XI specifically highlight about the organization?
• What is the term for a motion that is made to interrupt the main discussion?
• What happens when the lack of a second becomes immaterial?
• When can the chair exercise the right to vote?
• What is the term used to formally end a meeting?
• In parliamentary procedure, what does it mean for a motion to have "general consent"?
• Which motion takes precedence over all subsidiary motions?
• What is advised when handling a motion that has been made?
• Who administers all FBLA finances and submits an annual budget for approval?
• Which article outlines how amendments can be proposed and ratified?
• What is a common feature of conventions regarding standing rules?
• How many articles are there in the FBLA Bylaws related to officers and elections?
• A tie vote allows whom to break the tie?
• What is the name of a motion that modifies the wording of a previously made motion?
• What type of vote can a single member require to decide an issue?
• What does it mean to "lay on the table" during a meeting?
• What type of motions are recognized for their importance and precedence over other motions?