Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Parliamentary Terms

Terms

TermDefinition
Fix time to which to adjourn Time for next meeting
Adjourm End the meeting
To take a recess Delays action
To raise a question of privlege Correct undesirable condition
To call for the orders of the day To secure adherence to order of business
Appeal the decision of the chair Questioning the chair
Point of order When rule has been broken
Parliamentary Inquiry Ask question dealing with the motion on the floor
Suspend the rules To permit Action not possible under the rules
Division of the house TO determine accuracy of via voice vote. Accurate check on vote.
To divide the question Secure more careful consideration of parts
To nominate Suggest names for office
Close nominations Closes instantiations/ forces a vote
Withdraw a motion Pulls a motion, only done by person whom makes the motion before seconded
Lay on the table Delays action on motion. Clears the table for more urgent business
To call for previous question Ends Debate. Immediate vote on pending question
To limit or extend time of debate Provides more or less time for debate
To postpone definitely (to a certain time) Often gives more time for informal discussion and for securing followers. Delays action
To postpone indefinitely Kills the motion totally forever. To prevent a vote on the motion
To refer to a committee To enable more careful consideration to be given by a designated committee
To amend To improve the motion. To change original motion
To amend the amendment To change the amendment to the motion
To reconsider To reconsider the question
Accept report Accept report
To rescind Repeal action previously taken. Annul. Make Legally void
Take form the table Continue consideration of the question
To ratify Approves previous action taken
Created by: james.amarillas
Popular Agriculture sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards