Robert's Rules Of Order Quiz #2

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This quiz will test your knowledge on Robert's Rules of Order.

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  • 2. 

    If you want to take the matter from table, you would say...

    • I move to move on

    • I move to motion the matter from the table

    • I move to take the matter from

    • I move to take from the table

    Correct Answer
    A. I move to take from the table
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I move to take from the table." This answer accurately reflects the action of taking the matter from the table during a discussion or meeting. The other options either include incorrect phrasing or do not convey the same meaning as the correct answer.

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  • 3. 

    To postpone to a certain time, you would say...

    Correct Answer
    I move to postpone the motion to
    I move to postpone the motion
    I move to postpone
    I move to postpone the motion to a certain time
    I move to postpone a motion
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I move to postpone the motion to a certain time" because it accurately and clearly expresses the intention to delay the motion until a specific time. The other options either do not specify a certain time or do not include the complete phrase "to a certain time."

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  • 4. 

    To demand a rising vote, you would say...

    Correct Answer
    I call for a division
    Explanation
    "I call for a division" is a phrase commonly used in parliamentary procedures to request a formal vote on a particular issue. By saying this, the speaker is expressing their desire for a rising vote, where members physically stand to indicate their support or opposition. This phrase is used to ensure a transparent and accurate voting process, particularly when a voice vote may not provide a clear result.

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  • 5. 

    When someone says, "I object to the consideration of the question," what do they want to do?

    Correct Answer
    Avoid main motion altogether
    avoid main motion
    avoid motion
    avoid the main motion altogether
    avoid main motion altogether
    Explanation
    The phrase "I object to the consideration of the question" indicates that the person wants to avoid or prevent any discussion or deliberation on the main motion. They are expressing their disagreement or opposition to the question being brought up for consideration and are requesting that it be avoided or skipped altogether.

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  • 6. 

    "I move that the motion postpone indefinitely," means..

    Correct Answer
    To kill main motion
    kill motion
    kill main motion
    to kill motion
    To kill main motion
    killing main motion
    killing motion
    to kill the main motion
    Explanation
    The phrase "I move that the motion postpone indefinitely" is a parliamentary procedure used to propose killing or terminating the main motion. It is a way to effectively end the discussion and prevent any further action on the motion. The various options provided in the answer choices all convey the same meaning, which is to kill or terminate the main motion.

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  • 7. 

    To refer to committee, you would say

    Correct Answer
    refer to committee
    I move to refer the motion to
    I move to refer a motion to the committee
    I move to refer the motion to the committee
    I move to refer motion to committee
    Refer motion to committee
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "refer to committee" because all the other options also include the correct phrase "refer to" and "committee" is the specific term used to refer to the group in question.

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  • 8. 

    Check all that apply to: suspend rules (I move to suspend the rules which...)

    • Interruption allowed

    • Interruption not allowed

    • Needs a second

    • Debatable

    • Majority vote

    • Two-Thirds vote

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Interruption not allowed
    A. Needs a second
    A. Two-Thirds vote
    Explanation
    When someone moves to suspend the rules, interruption is not allowed because it is a motion that requires immediate action without any interruptions or discussions. It also needs a second, meaning that another member of the group must support the motion in order for it to proceed. Lastly, a two-thirds vote is required to pass the motion, indicating that a significant majority of the group must agree to suspend the rules.

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