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

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.

Question 2

A 'primary amendment' amends:

Accepted Answer

The main motion directly

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Two levels (primary and secondary)

Answer

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.

Question 4

A 'friendly amendment' under strict parliamentary procedure is:

Accepted Answer

Not recognized—all amendments must follow regular procedure

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Not germane to the main motion

Answer

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

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CP CP Debate & Amendment Procedures