CP Debate & Amendment Procedures Flashcards

Under RONR, how many times may a member speak to the same question during one day without special permission?

Answer: Twice

RONR limits each member to two speeches on the same question on the same day, each not exceeding ten minutes, unless the rules are suspended.

A 'primary amendment' amends:

Answer: The main motion directly

A primary amendment modifies the main motion directly; a secondary amendment modifies the primary amendment.

Under RONR, how many levels of amendment may be pending simultaneously?

Answer: Two levels (primary and secondary)

Only two levels of amendment may be pending at once: a primary amendment to the main motion and a secondary amendment to the primary amendment.

A 'friendly amendment' under strict parliamentary procedure is:

Answer: Not recognized—all amendments must follow regular procedure

Strict parliamentary law does not recognize 'friendly amendments'; once a motion is before the assembly, it belongs to the assembly and requires formal amendment procedure.

The chair must rule an amendment out of order when it is:

Answer: Not germane to the main motion

An amendment must be germane—directly related to the subject of the motion it amends; non-germane amendments are ruled out of order.

What is 'perfecting an amendment' in parliamentary practice?

Answer: Amending a primary amendment with a secondary amendment to improve it before voting

Perfecting an amendment means using a secondary amendment to improve the primary amendment before the assembly votes on the primary amendment.