CP CP Motions & Voting Procedures 2

Question 1

A 'division of the assembly' is called to:

Accepted Answer

Verify a voice vote by rising

Answer

Split the body into committees

Answer

Separate two unrelated motions

Answer

Divide a meeting into sessions

Question 2

The motion to 'reconsider' can only be made by a member who:

Accepted Answer

Voted on the prevailing side

Answer

Was absent during the original vote

Answer

Seconded the original motion

Answer

Voted against the original motion

Question 3

Which subsidiary motion has the lowest rank (least precedence)?

Accepted Answer

Postpone indefinitely

Answer

Lay on the table

Answer

Limit debate

Answer

Commit to committee

Question 4

When a 'previous question' motion is adopted, what is the immediate effect?

Accepted Answer

Debate ends and the assembly votes immediately

Answer

The meeting is adjourned

Answer

The motion is tabled

Answer

A new motion may be introduced

Question 5

A 'counted vote' differs from a 'show of hands' in that it:

Accepted Answer

Records the exact number on each side

Answer

Requires a two-thirds threshold

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Must be requested by the chair

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Applies only to elections

Question 6

Which of the following motions can be renewed at the same meeting?

Accepted Answer

Lay on the table after conditions have changed

Answer

Main motion after it has been voted down

Answer

Adjourn when the result would be the same

Answer

Reconsider after it has already been voted on