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Chapter Conducting 5
Questions 41050
Question | Answer |
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Is an appeal debatable and amendable? | An appeal is debatable except in cases where it relates to indecorum (Improper conduct), priority of business, or deviation from the rules of speaking. An appeal is unamendable |
What is the correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair? | The correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair is: "Mr/Madam President, I appeal from the decision of the chair." |
What is the purpose of suspending the rules? | The purpose of suspending the rules is to permit the chapter to do something that cannot be done without violating its standing rules |
What vote is required to suspend the rules? | A majority vote is required to suspend the rules. |
Is the motion to suspend debatable and amendable? | The motion to suspend is undebatable and unamendable. |
May a rule be suspended by unanimous (general) consent, if so explain. | Unanimous (General) consent may be used to suspend a rule. This may be done by the chair stating, "Shall we by unanimous(general) consent suspend the standing rule of this chapter that....?" |
What is the purpose of calling for a division of assembly? | The purpose of calling for a division of the assembly is to determine the accuracy of a vote, especially when taken by voice of by show of hands. |
When must on request a division? | One must request a division before another motion is stated. |
Must a division receive a second? | A division does not require a second. |
Is a division debatable and amendable? | A division is undebatable and unamendable? |