Question

1. the privileged motion to raise a question of privilege is

a. debatable
b. ruled upon by the presiding officer
c. amendable
d. not in order when a member has the floor

1. which of the following motions can be reconsidered?

a. previous question
b. question of privilege
c. adjourn
d. suspend the rules
e. take from the table

1. a quorum is:

a. the number of members present at a meeting
b. the number of officers present at a meeting
c. the number of members voting affirmative on an time of business
d. the number of members who must be present at a meeting to conduct business.
e. the number of members who attend the state ffa convention business sessions.

1. according to the official ffa manual, the purpose of parliamentary procedure is to:

a. promote efficient meetings
b. to scare all new members from voting
c. to allow for officers to feel empowered
d. to make sure that members are involved
e. ensure that members vote accurately.

1. before a member can offer can make a motion at a meeting they must first:

a. stand
b. debate the current item of business
c. must be recognized by the chair
d. obtain the stage
e. stand at the podium

1. the motion to \call for the orders of the day\ is used primarily to:

a. order the chairman to take an immediate recess
b. require that a meeting conform to its agenda
c. indicate to members when a point of order may be called
d. write orders for all committees to complete their tasks by a specific time
e. which statement is true regarding debate?

1. which statement is true regarding debate?

a. a member is entitled to debate two consecutive times
b. the chair should recognize members who have the same opinion as often as possible
c. the chair should alternate between those favoring and those opposing a measure
d. the member who made the pending motion can speak on the question as many times as desired

Explanation:

1. A question of privilege is ruled upon by the presiding officer. It is not debatable, amendable, and is in order even when a member has the floor.
2. The motion to take from the table can be reconsidered. Previous question, question of privilege, adjourn, and suspend the rules generally cannot be reconsidered.
3. A quorum is the number of members who must be present at a meeting to conduct business.
4. The purpose of parliamentary procedure is to promote efficient meetings.
5. Before a member can make a motion at a meeting, they must first be recognized by the chair.
6. The motion to "call for the orders of the day" is used to require that a meeting conform to its agenda.
7. The chair should alternate between those favoring and those opposing a measure during debate.

Answer:

1. b. Ruled upon by the presiding officer
2. e. Take from the table
3. c. The number of members who must be present at a meeting to conduct business.
4. a. Promote efficient meetings
5. c. Must be recognized by the chair
6. b. require that a meeting conform to its agenda
7. b. The chair should alternate between those favoring and those opposing a measure