Question

(there are no spaces between words)
across

1. more than half vote on the same side
2. used to gain more information on a motion before voting by sending a topic to a small group
3. to close a meeting
4. the number of gavel taps to call the meeting to order
5. used to cancel or countermand a motion previously adopted
6. calls for a counted vote
7. vote required for motions that take away privileges such as the right to discuss
8. to change a motion
9. the number of gavel taps used to tell that a motion has passed or failed
10. the number of gavel taps that means to rise
11. used to ensure that the majority of the group agrees with a ruling of the chair

down

1. used to stop debate and vote
2. used when the group feels that a correct list of people has been recommended for positions as an officer or as committee members
3. used when one believes a parliamentary mistake has been made
4. the amount of people required to be present for the group to make decisions or changes
5. used to lay aside a pending question temporarily in order to handle something more urgent that has arisen
6. written document that provides procedures that govern a groups/businesss operation
7. saying this symbolizes that someone else agrees with the motion and wants to hear discussion on it
8. presents a new idea or item of business
9. the book of parliamentary law
10. the number of items of business that can be discussed at a time

Explanation:

These are terms related to parliamentary procedure, which governs formal group meetings. Each clue corresponds to a standard term used in such settings.

Answer:

Across:

1. MAJORITY
2. REFER
3. ADJOURN
4. ONE
5. RECONSIDER
6. DIVISION
7. TWO-THIRDS
8. AMEND
9. TWO
10. THREE
11. APPEAL

Down:

1. PREVIOUS QUESTION
2. NOMINATE
3. POINTOFORDER
4. QUORUM
5. LAYONTABLE
6. BYLAWS
7. SECOND
8. MOTION
9. ROBERTSRULES
10. ONE