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1. What is the most widely used parliamentary authority in this country, and perhaps in the world? |
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Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised |
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2. To what does the term "parliamentary procedure" refer? |
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Parliamentary law as it is followed in any assembly/organization together with any rules your organization may have adopted. |
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3. Who established the first manual of parliamentary practices in America? |
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4. Upon whose rights are the rules of parliamentary law based? |
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Based on regard for the majority, of the minority, of the individual members of absentees, and everybody together. |
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5. Name some of the principles of parliamentary procedure. |
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Treat one item at a time. One motion is permitted at a time. The voting members govern the organization. Members have equal rights. A quorum is needed for a legal meeting. Debate can be limited by a 2/3 vote. Personal remarks are out of order. No member can be forced, or can be prevented from voting. One vote per person. |
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It is a proposal by a member that a certain action be taken, or a certain statement expressing the will of the assembly. |
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It is a discussion between the members on the merits either for or against the motion. |
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Documents that contains the rules by which an organization conducts business. |
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9. What should an organization's Bylaws include? |
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Name of the organization. Objectives. Members. Officers of the group, duties of the officers. Rules for conducting business. |
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10. What is a majorithy vote? |
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Over half, or 51 over 49. |
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11. What is a two-thirds vote? |
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Twice as many votes on one side, or 66 over 34. |
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12. When is a 2/3 vote always necessary? |
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When the rights of the members change or will be affected. (to deprive a member their rights or privileges.) |
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