CP CP Debate & Amendment Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which method of filling in a blank is used when multiple numbers or names are proposed?
- Vote on each proposal until one gets a majority (Correct answer)
- Vote on all proposals simultaneously by ballot
- Nominations with a separate vote on the best option
- The chair selects the most reasonable proposal
Correct answer: Vote on each proposal until one gets a majority
When filling a blank with competing proposals, the assembly votes on each one in order until one achieves the required majority.
Question 2: When the assembly 'strikes and inserts' in an amendment, it:
- Deletes certain words and substitutes new ones in a single action (Correct answer)
- First strikes all text then inserts completely new text
- Deletes a section and inserts a new section in its place
- All of the above
Correct answer: Deletes certain words and substitutes new ones in a single action
Strike and insert is an amendment that simultaneously removes specified words and replaces them with new language in one motion.
Question 3: An amendment to 'substitute' replaces:
- One word with another word
- The entire pending motion with a completely different motion (Correct answer)
- A section of the bylaws with updated language
- A nominee with a different candidate
Correct answer: The entire pending motion with a completely different motion
A substitute amendment replaces the entire text of the pending motion or a major section of it with entirely new language.
Question 4: After a substitute amendment is adopted, what becomes the main motion?
- The original motion, unchanged
- The substitute text, which is then open to further amendment (Correct answer)
- Both the original and substitute texts, merged
- The substitute text, which is immediately voted on final passage
Correct answer: The substitute text, which is then open to further amendment
When a substitute is adopted, it replaces the original motion and then itself becomes the pending main motion, which may still be amended.
Question 5: Which of these is a valid way to limit or extend debate beyond RONR defaults?
- Unanimous consent or a two-thirds vote (Correct answer)
- A simple majority vote
- A ruling by the parliamentarian
- Adoption of a consent agenda
Correct answer: Unanimous consent or a two-thirds vote
Debate may be limited or extended either by a two-thirds vote or, if no one objects, by unanimous consent.
Question 6: When a main motion is 'committed,' all pending amendments:
- Are voted on before committing
- Go to the committee along with the main motion (Correct answer)
- Are automatically withdrawn
- Remain with the assembly for later vote
Correct answer: Go to the committee along with the main motion
When a main motion is referred to committee, all pending amendments go with it so the committee considers the full picture.
CP CP Debate & Amendment Procedures 2
Which method of filling in a blank is used when multiple numbers or names are proposed?