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- what are the steps in processing a main motion?
- bringing a main motion before the assembly requires the maker of the motion to begin their statement with the words ___.
a. i make the motion
b. i motion
c. i move
d. we should
- a second on a motion is ___.
a. a sign that the person seconding the motion is in favor of the motion
b. the same as an affirmative vote
c. a signal that more than one person wants to discuss the motion
d. the second person to stand and discuss the motion
- what are the three ways to amend a motion?
match the types of votes to their definitions.
- the chairman asks for a verbal response from all members in favor of the motion, and then from all members opposed to the motion
a. ballots
b. rising
c. roll call
d. voice
- the chairman asks for all in favor to raise their hands or stand, then repeats for those opposed; counted results are announced
- each member is asked for their vote, and the vote is recorded individually
- anonymous votes that are written, tallied, and recorded
Brief Explanations
- In parliamentary procedure, the steps in processing a main motion generally include a member making the motion, another member second - ing it, debate if allowed, and then a vote. However, without more context, a full - detailed list of steps cannot be provided here.
- In parliamentary procedure, when bringing a main motion before the assembly, the maker of the motion begins with "I move". So the answer is C.
- A second on a motion is a sign that the person seconding the motion is in favor of the motion. So the answer is A.
- Three common ways to amend a motion are: substituting part of the motion, adding to the motion, and striking out part of the motion.
- When the chairman asks for a verbal response from all members in favor and then opposed, it is a Voice vote. So the answer is D.
- When the chairman asks for all in favor to raise their hands or stand and repeats for those opposed with counted results announced, it is a Rising vote. So the answer is B.
- When each member is asked for their vote and the vote is recorded individually, it is a Roll call. So the answer is C.
- Anonymous votes that are written, tallied, and recorded are Ballots. So the answer is A.
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- N/A (not enough context for full answer)
- C. I move
- A. a sign that the person seconding the motion is in favor of the motion
- Substituting, adding, striking out
- D. Voice
- B. Rising
- C. Roll call
- A. Ballots