NAP Membership Practice Exam

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• What do bylaws represent within an organization?
• When a count is ordered on a motion, what does the secretary record?
• What does the term "take from the table" refer to?
• What should be done when a discussion needs to be halted, but the motion remains relevant?
• What is the purpose of amending a motion?
• Which action is used to stop all proceedings on a main motion temporarily?
• Unless stated otherwise, how many times may a member speak on the same question in one day?
• Can a member establish a prior claim to the floor by standing before it's yielded?
• How should a simple main motion be properly presented?
• What does the motion Amend do?
• What constitutes a majority vote in a decision-making process?
• What do the terms "rules of order" refer to?
• Is it possible for a member to interrupt business if they wish to raise a point of order?
• In deliberative assemblies, what does it mean when actions are subject to the rules of its organization?
• What must occur before direct consideration of the main motion can continue?
• Can a member who seconds a motion vote against it?
• Is it acceptable to amend a motion during debate?
• What is a "friendly amendment"?
• During a meeting, what does a motion to 'adjourn' signify?
• A motion to recess while another motion is pending is considered what type of motion?
• When a member wants to change wording in a motion, which motion should they use?
• An assembly can ratify actions of its officers only if those actions...
• When multiple motions are pending, which vote is taken first?
• What is the primary duty of the chair during a meeting?
• What happens after a member seconds a motion?
• Under what condition does the chair exercise their right to vote?
• What type of vote is required for the motion to allow a single person to cast the ballot of the assembly?
• During actual deliberations of the committee, who has the right to be present?
• A call for "Division" immediately after a voice vote is a demand for a rising vote. True or False?
• To which type of motion can all subsidiary motions be applied?
• What is the primary purpose of a main motion?
• What is the motion called that addresses the orders of the day?
• Are modifications of normal debate proposed by the motion to Limit or Extend Limits of Debate true?
• What is required to adopt a standing rule in a meeting?
• What term describes a request for information regarding facts?
• In meeting protocols, what is meant by "rank"?
• What should a member do if they want to introduce a modification to a motion?
• How does the motion to close nominations rank in terms of privilege?
• Is it true that a member must be assigned the floor before they can second a motion?
• Can a member challenge the chair's decision regarding a motion's validity?
• Who may be given preference in being recognized by the chair?
• Which term describes the agenda item for unfinished business at a meeting?
• What effect does calling "Question!" have during a meeting?
• How should the quorum be determined for a meeting?
• When is a motion open to debate?
• What type of meetings do the bylaws of an organized society generally stipulate?
• What does the term 'aye' signify during a vote?
• What does a short intermission in a meeting refer to?
• Is the chair allowed to require a main motion to be in writing before stating the question?
• What can a committee report include?
• What does a member need to establish in order to present a motion?
• What action does a member take to postpone a matter to a certain time during a meeting?
• If the committee chairman fails to call a meeting, what must happen?
• What must a member do to make a main motion?
• What is the implication of having less than a quorum present at a meeting?
• What should the chair announce after a vote on a motion?
• What is the first action a member takes to initiate a motion?
• What is the significance of stating the question on a motion?
• Who has the right to speak first on a question regarding a motion?
• What does an incidental main motion relate to?
• Under what condition can the chair declare the meeting adjourned without a motion?
• What does 'S' refer to in the context of meeting agendas?
• Can a member make a main motion without gaining the floor first?
• What precedence does an incidental motion have over pending motions?
• How is the Previous Question motion adopted?
• Can the chair ask the secretary to read a resolution instead of doing it himself?
• Is it permissible for a member to speak longer than the allotted time if the chair gives permission?
• In the absence of provisions in the bylaws, what constitutes a quorum for an organized society?
• What does 'commit or refer' entail in a meeting?
• What is the relationship between customs and the operations of an assembly?
• What is the term for a situation when debate is closed on a motion?
• What does the term 'commit' or 'refer' mean in a meeting?
• Is the phrase "Respectfully submitted" required for signing minutes?
• What does "unanimous consent" indicate during a meeting?
• What does the term 'committee' generally refer to in an organization?
• What characterizes an executive session?
• Which motion does a member use to have a pending matter given special study?
• What does the presiding officer typically ask to commence discussions?
• What is a motion?
• When might a group choose to 'postpone indefinitely' a motion?
• If a motion must be set aside without further discussion, which action is appropriate?
• What are two forms that a deliberative assembly can take?
• Which of the following is a responsibility of the secretary regarding the minutes?
• True or False: The quorum for any meeting should be set to include those who will likely attend.
• A member has the right to require that a voice vote be retaken as a rising vote, even when there is no reasonable doubt of the result of the voice vote. True or False?
• A two-thirds vote means two-thirds of which group?
• Which statement about a subsidiary motion is incorrect?
• What does 'C' signify in a meeting agenda?
• What defines a standing committee?
• What is the purpose of recording the votes in the minutes?
• What is established by the adoption of the motion to Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn?
• A motion that allows discussion to be cut off is:
• What is the nature of reports created by special committees during meetings?
• What is the main benefit of using committees in a parliamentary system?
• When no business is pending, what can a member propose to close the meeting?
• What does postponing indefinitely allow for?
• What type of vote can a single member require?
• Can the reading of the minutes be dispensed with by a majority vote?
• What does 'M' stand for in the context of meeting agendas?
• What is a board in the context of organizational structure?
• What should the presiding officer do when calling the meeting to order?
• What can a member do if they do not want an original main motion discussed?
• What is the appropriate motion for proposing a change in a pending question?
• What is the threshold required for a main motion to pass?
• In cases where a decision requires more than a majority vote, what is a common requirement?
• Is it true that a standing committee is constituted to perform a continuing function?
• What is the role of the seconder of a motion?
• Which of the following best describes the term 'main motion'?
• What should a member do after making a motion?
• Which of the following is a common purpose of 'amending' a motion?
• Does the motion Amend take precedence over the motion it is applied to?
• How should a main motion be properly stated by the chair?
• What does it mean when a committee is appointed "with power"?
• What classification does a Request to be Excused from a Duty fall under?
• What is the function of the "previous question" in parliamentary procedures?
• If the bylaws state that the president appoints all special committees, does this power transfer if someone else is presiding?
• If a motion is 'laid on the table,' what does that mean?
• What does it imply if a motion is postponed beyond the next session?
• What is the correct motion for a member to propose a short intermission?
• Which statement is true about the motion to Lie on the Table?
• Which of the following describes a recess motion?
• What are the essential officers needed for conducting business in an assembly?
• Who serves as the recording officer of an assembly?
• Is the chair's decision on a motion being out of order subject to appeal?
• Is the motion to adjourn until tomorrow subject to debate?
• What do incidental motions primarily address?
• What does a motion to "commit or refer" signify in a meeting?
• What type of motion is the motion to Lay on the Table?
• What can a member do if they are unsure of the proper wording for a motion?
• What does a "recess" imply in a meeting setting?
• What action typically follows a main motion in parliamentary procedure?
• Is a motion to have a ballot vote considered a privileged motion?
• What does the term "dispose of the question without a direct vote" refer to?
• Which statement is true about most incidental motions?
• Which motion is used when the assembly wishes to return to the main motion after a subsidiary motion?
• What defines a meeting?
• What does the term "second" indicate during a motion?
• What do incidental main motions and original main motions primarily differ in?
• When is the motion to postpone considered out of order?
• What is the result of calling a previous question?
• What can any member require if there is doubt about the outcome of a voice vote?
• Who is included in the eligible voting members of a local assembly?
• The chair need not ask for the negative vote when the affirmative vote sounds loud enough. True or False?
• What should a member do to bring a pending question to an immediate vote?
• If a motion is deemed out of order, what should the chair say?
• If a motion is defeated, can the member suggest a different motion?
• A vote by voice is the regular method of voting on any motion that does not require more than a majority for its adoption. True or False?
• Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the chair regarding motions?
• When a motion is made and seconded, what does it place before the assembly?
• When is the use of the unanimous consent procedure considered appropriate?
• Which motion is used to temporarily suspend proceedings in a meeting?
• What is a quorum in the context of a deliberative assembly?
• What does the term "Limit or Extend Limits of Debate" refer to?
• When a motion is postponed definitely, what does it mean?
• Do incidental motions rank among themselves?
• What type of guidelines may encompass the actions of an assembly besides its own bylaws?
• What can a member do if they want to adjust the schedule of a meeting?
• What is the primary purpose of debating a topic within a group setting?
• How are methods for handling motion amendments primarily classified?
• What is typically included in the agenda of a meeting?
• What is the motion called that allows a member to address personal rights or privileges?
• What is the intention of the motion to Lay on the Table?
• Which of the following is a valid motion to manage meeting duration?
• If minutes are approved by a committee, what can the assembly do?
• What is essential for the bylaws of a local organized society regarding special meetings?
• What motion is utilized to change the agenda of a meeting?
• What is the primary governing document for an organization often referred to as a corporate charter?
• Is a resolution considered a Main Motion if it is lengthy or complex?
• What is meant by a mass meeting?
• Is any main motion that conflicts with the bylaws in order?
• In any organized society, what is the role of the bylaws?
• A main motion that has been rejected can be reintroduced at a later session. True or False?
• What is the purpose of specifying the results of a vote according to parliamentary procedure?
• During a debate, members must confine remarks to the pending question and avoid personal attacks. True or False?
• What is the effect of a motion to refer a matter to a committee?
• When a motion is made to postpone indefinitely, what does this imply?
• Can a subsidiary motion be applied to any main motion?
• Is it true that a committee must always meet with a quorum present?
• Who is referred to as "the chair" in a meeting?
• In meeting procedure, what does 'R' refer to?
• What must a member do to pause a discussion momentarily due to urgency?
• What does a decision made by a deliberative assembly generally require to be valid?
• What action should a member take if a motion requires more time or study to perfect?
• When previous notice is given at a meeting, it must be presented in what form?
• If a rising vote remains inconclusive, can the chair or the assembly order the vote to be counted? True or False?
• Should the presiding officer of a small meeting be addressed by name?
• Is it possible for an assembly to elect by voice if the bylaws specify a ballot vote?
• What is the typical ruling on a quorum in a convention?
• Who is eligible to participate in the local assembly of an organized society?
• Is ordinary business in order at an annual meeting if the organization holds regular meetings?
• If the chair allows a brief pause in the meeting without declaring a recess, what is this called?
• The term "strike out" in the context of a motion means:
• What type of vote is needed to adopt a motion to Limit or Extend Limits of Debate?
• Why are bylaws important for an organized society?
• What happens if a motion is not seconded?
• When are reports of officers typically presented during a meeting?
• What does "New Business" refer to in the context of meeting agendas?
• If there is a tie vote on a main motion, what is the result?
• True or False: In a mass meeting, the quorum consists of those who attend the meeting.
• Who has the right to speak first during the debate on a motion?
• How does the operation of a board often depend on its authority?
• What does the motion "raise a question of privilege" typically involve?
• If a society has a corporate charter, what is the status of having a constitution or bylaws?
• What would likely occur if a motion is deemed out of order?
• Who fills any vacancy occurring on a committee?
• What does the term "precedence" refer to in a meeting context?
• Who do subcommittees report to?
• What must a member do before speaking in debate?
• Which of the following motions is considered the lowest ranking?
• What is considered the highest body of rules in a society, excluding the corporate charter?
• What is the purpose of the "Previous Question" motion?
• What rules should the constitution or bylaws of a society include?
• Who is required to read a written motion delivered to the chair?
• What does "call for enforcement of rules" typically involve?
• What does it mean to "state the question" in a meeting?
• In parliamentary procedures, what is a "quorum"?
• Which of the following represents a common practice during a parliamentary meeting?
• Can a committee engage in voting without a quorum present?
• In a series of motions, which motion would be voted on first?
• What is one role of a point of order during a meeting?
• What is the role of the secretary in an assembly?
• Is it true or false that the lack of a second becomes immaterial once debate has commenced?
• Which action should be taken when you wish to modify a main motion?
• What is the quorum requirement for a convention unless stated otherwise in the bylaws?
• Who is the chairman of the committee when appointed first by the president?
• Can a rejected main motion be brought up again during the same session?
• What is the function of calling a meeting to order?
• Which term describes the established rules that govern the procedure of meetings within an assembly?
• When a motion contains two parts that can stand alone, what should a member request?
• Can the maker of a motion withdraw it before it is stated by the chair?
• What is the role of the chair regarding procedural questions?
• What is a "viva voce" vote?
• What type of motion takes precedence over other subsidiary motions?
• How do sessions of permanently organized bodies typically proceed?
• What is the main purpose of a subsidiary motion?
• What must debate on a question focus on?
• Can a member during debate urge rejection of the pending motion by indicating they will offer a different motion if it is defeated?
• What action does the chair take after a motion has been made and seconded?
• How does the chair ask for approval of the minutes?
• In parliamentary procedure, what is required for a motion to be considered?
• If the adopted program is not being followed, can a single member require that such a schedule be enforced?
• To delay consideration of the main motion until the next meeting, a member would move to:
• An adjourned meeting is defined as...
• What happens if a proposed main motion conflicts with an already adopted motion?
• Which statement is true regarding the chair's ability to adjourn a meeting?
• Can committee members discuss subjects not on the agenda?
• Are incidental motions orderly without rank among themselves?
• Which of the following best defines "general orders" in a meeting context?
• Which of the following represents a privileged motion?
• Can a member raise a question if they have the privilege to interrupt pending business?
• What process is often involved in making significant changes during deliberations?
• Is it true that a member can move to postpone indefinitely to consider a main motion later?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of the chair during voting?
• The chair's announcement of the result of a counted vote should include the number of votes on each side, whether the motion is adopted or lost, and the effect of the vote. True or False?
• What is the purpose of the motion known as Previous Question?
• What does it mean to adjourn a meeting?
• What is the desired outcome of a motion to reconsider?
• When a member seconds a motion, what does that indicate?
• What signifies a formal acceptance of a proposal in a parliamentary procedure?
• What is commonly the first step after a motion is made during a meeting?
• When the privileged motion to Adjourn is pending, which motion is also in order?
• What are minutes in the context of a meeting?
• Should the name of the seconder be included in the minutes?
• For actions to be ratified by the assembly, what must be true?
• Which motion allows members to express a specific recommendation about a pending motion?
• When the assembly decides to adopt a motion, what does that mean?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the basic processes of amendment?
• What is the quorum in a committee?
• What is the required condition for a vote to be cast by voice according to the bylaws?
• Which motion limits or extends the limits of debate?
• Which of the following best defines the term 'order of business' in the context of an assembly?
• What should the corporate charter contain?
• A group that attends meetings, debates, and votes is typically referred to as what?
• How can standing rules be adopted in a meeting?
• In what scenario can a question go over to another session?
• What are the three steps to bring a motion before the assembly?
• True or False: A motion can be made without obtaining the floor first.
• Is a committee allowed to operate without a designated chairperson?
• What role does a chair typically serve in a meeting?
• Does the power to appoint a committee include the power to appoint the chairman and fill vacancies?
• What is a proper way to initiate the debate process during a meeting?
• How is the motion to Lay on the Table typically adopted?
• What should be written below the minutes once they are approved?
• If a draft of the minutes has been sent out, are they automatically presumed read?
• What is required to limit or extend the limits of debate?
• Which of the following motions is generally decided by a two-thirds vote?
• What is the first item of business at a regular meeting?
• What limitation can be applied to attendance at a mass meeting?
• What is the first step in the process when a member makes a motion?
• What is required to go into executive session according to standard meeting procedures?
• What is the outcome if the chair does not put a motion to a vote?
• What is the next step after the chair states the question of a motion?
• What is the primary purpose of a main motion in a meeting?
• Can a main motion conflict with a previously adopted motion if it is not a motion to Rescind or Amend?
• What does it mean to amend a motion?
• What characterizes an executive session during a meeting?
• What does the agenda refer to in a meeting?
• A motion to Postpone Indefinitely is used to:
• Can minutes be corrected after they have been approved?
• Why must debate be confined to the merits of the pending question?
• Members of an assembly have the right to participate in which of the following activities?
• Do bylaws require a majority vote for suspension?
• What action is taken when the body "ratifies" an action?
• Which term refers to the call for a specific time for a motion to be revisited?
• What does it mean to abstain in a vote?
• Are minutes taken during executive sessions required to be documented?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding the acceptance of informal changes to motions?
• In a mass meeting, what constitutes the quorum?
• Should minutes record all main motions that were made or taken up except if withdrawn?
• What is the definition of a motion in a meeting context?
• What type of break does a recess represent in a meeting?
• Which document outlines the specific rules and procedures that govern an assembly's meetings?
• What happens to a custom of an organization if a conflict arises with a written rule?
• How are reports of officers usually organized?
• What is the function of a main motion in a meeting?
• Which statement is true regarding a member resuming their seat after making a motion?
• What is the role of an incidental motion in a meeting?
• What action does an appeal involve in a meeting?
• What does the term "rescind" mean in a parliamentary context?
• The presiding officer may enter into debate on all motions. True or False?
• For what type of motion should a member prepare it in advance and put it in writing?
• Are motions to limit or close debate allowed in committee meetings?
• While discussing a motion, what must a member propose to temporarily stop all discussion and vote?
• What is the function of subsidiary motions?
• What happens during a 'call to order' in a meeting?
• When does the lack of a second become immaterial?
• What does the term 'adjourn' signify in a meeting context?
• Members must never attack or make any allusion to the motives of other members. True or False?
• How is a motion recorded in the minutes?
• What does the term "pro tem" signify?
• Which motion asks the assembly to follow the agenda and proceed to the designated business?
• What is the primary goal of the motion 'amend'?
• Is it necessary for the presiding officer to call members by name in informal meetings?
• In which order do the steps of motion typically occur after a member makes a motion?
• Can a member propose to close a meeting without a pending business motion?
• In the consideration of a resolution with a preamble, when is the preamble amended?
• What is the definition of the term 'adopt' in a parliamentary context?
• Which of the following best describes the concept of procedural motions?
• What must be present for valid business to be conducted in a society?
• What term is used to refer to the order of business in a convention?
• When can corrections to minutes be made?
• Can one session interfere with the selection of its own chairman by a previous session's decision?
• Which motion allows the assembly to discuss a borrowing of time?
• What is the purpose of having a second for a motion?
• What does the motion "Lay on the Table" accomplish?
• Which type of motions are referred to as secondary motions?
• What is typically required for all members during electronic meetings?
• In a voting scenario, what should the chair usually call for?
• To which category of motions do subsidiary motions belong?
• What is a characteristic of privileged motions?
• What do the bylaws of an organized local society typically specify?
• How do large boards generally conduct their meetings?
• What type of meetings lead up to the organization of a society?
• What motion would a member propose to reduce the time for debate?
• When a main motion is pending, which of the following motions would NOT be in order if a motion to Amend is being debated?
• When should a motion be documented in the minutes of the meeting?
• How are votes calculated in a two-thirds decision?
• Must the chair state the question on a motion immediately after it has been made and seconded?
• What is the common feature of large boards when it comes to meeting procedures?
• What is the purpose of a Subsidiary Motion?
• What is the main purpose of a convention?
• Is the motion "Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn" in order when business is pending?
• If the assembly wants to consider a main motion later, what can a member move to do?
• What role does a presiding officer play in a meeting?
• What signifies a “recess” during a meeting?
• What is true about a motion made by direction of a board or committee?
• What is the basic principle of decision in a deliberative assembly?
• Does an incidental motion take precedence over motions that are pending?
• In debate, how should members refer to the officers?
• Is the motion to adjourn always debatable?
• In terms of organizational meetings, who can call special meetings according to bylaws?
• A subsidiary motion can be applied to which type of motion?
• When is a motion to adjourn typically used?
• Which statement is true regarding the business that can be conducted at a special meeting?
• Unanimous consent satisfies the requirement of a 2/3 vote. True or False?
• What type of voting process does a member typically use for controversial issues?
• The motion to Commit or Refer is used to:
• If a member calls for a vote on a previous item, which motion should be made?
• What does the chair do after a proper motion has been made and seconded?
• True or False: A quorum in a deliberative assembly allows business to continue without the president present.
• When are the minutes of a special meeting approved?
• What is required to change what the assembly has adopted?
• What is a regular meeting typically referred to as?
• What action is indicated when a decision is postponed to a specific later time?
• Which motion allows a member to put a matter aside temporarily when immediate urgency arises?
• Which of the following motions is used to allow members to express discontent with a decision?
• What is necessary for a friendly amendment to be made during a meeting?
• Should members mention other members' names as much as possible during debate?
• What is usually the first step in parliamentary procedure for making a motion?
• What is the primary purpose of special meetings within an organization?
• In parliamentary procedure, what should typically happen after a motion is presented?
• What is the term for the minimum number of members required to be present for business transactions?
• What does the secretary record in the minutes?
• What is the motion used to end a meeting?
• What happens to a special committee once it submits its final report?
• What governs the actions of a deliberative assembly?
• What is the purpose of standing rules in an organization?
• Is the role of a committee strictly advisory in all situations?
• When is a motion to "Postpone Indefinitely" normally used?
• Who rules on all questions of parliamentary procedure affecting the assembly's proceedings?
• When is the agenda usually prepared in relation to a meeting?
• What is a crucial characteristic of a custom within an organization?
• What is the usual practice for recording the outcome of a motion?
• At the next regular meeting, what should happen regarding the minutes of the annual meeting?
• What is the purpose of a "point of order"?
• During a meeting, what is the purpose of a motion?
• What is the nature of subsidiary motions?
• Can the minutes of an executive session be approved during a regular meeting?
• When the bylaws say the president is an ex-officio member of all committees, what does this mean?
• Does the chair need majority approval to rule a motion out of order?
• Can an organization’s regular meetings influence the business conducted at an annual meeting?
• Is it permissible to postpone a question beyond the next session in a meeting?
• Who can propose changes to the minutes once they are distributed?
• What happens to a main motion after it has been laid on the table?
• If the chair makes an error in assigning the floor, what can a member do?
• What action can the chair take if a member makes a motion that is out of order?
• Is the statement "A motion is a formal proposal by a member for action" true or false?