CP CP Debate & Amendment Procedures

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Twice

Answer

Once

Answer

Three times

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Unlimited, subject to the chair's discretion

Question 2

A 'primary amendment' amends:

Accepted Answer

The main motion directly

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Another amendment already pending

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The governing documents

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The agenda

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Two levels (primary and secondary)

Answer

One level only

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Three levels

Answer

Unlimited levels

Question 4

A 'friendly amendment' under strict parliamentary procedure is:

Accepted Answer

Not recognized—all amendments must follow regular procedure

Answer

Automatically adopted if the mover consents

Answer

Allowed only in committee, not the full assembly

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Adopted by unanimous consent

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Not germane to the main motion

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Too long to read aloud

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Contrary to the motion's stated purpose

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Opposed by more than one-third of members

Question 6

What is 'perfecting an amendment' in parliamentary practice?

Accepted Answer

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

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Editing an amendment for spelling and grammar after adoption

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Having the parliamentarian review amendment language

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Presenting the clean version of a motion after multiple amendments