CP Parliamentary Procedures & Rules 3

Question 1

Under RONR, which type of vote is required to adopt a special rule of order?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds vote with previous notice, or three-fourths vote without notice

Answer

A special rule of order requires a two-thirds vote with previous notice or a three-fourths vote without notice to protect members' parliamentary rights.

Question 2

The term 'incidental motions' refers to motions that:

Accepted Answer

Arise incidentally out of the business at hand and must be decided before proceeding

Answer

Incidental motions arise out of pending business or another motion and must be disposed of before the interrupted business continues.

Question 3

A Point of Order must be raised:

Accepted Answer

Immediately after the breach occurs, while it is still timely

Answer

A Point of Order must be raised promptly at the time the breach occurs; delay generally waives the right to object.

Question 4

Under the standard order of business in RONR, 'New Business' comes:

Accepted Answer

After Unfinished Business and General Orders

Answer

In the standard RONR order of business, New Business follows Unfinished Business and General Orders.

Question 5

Which of the following describes 'general consent' (unanimous consent)?

Accepted Answer

A procedure allowing action without a formal vote when no objection is raised

Answer

General consent (unanimous consent) allows the assembly to act without a formal vote when no member objects, saving time on noncontroversial matters.

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CP Parliamentary Procedures & Rules 3