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Hibbs5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In a convention, parliamentary standing rules generally arise from a need to give | the majority more power to transact business with minimum delay. |
| Every member has the right to debate twice for no longer than ten minutes on each debatable question. This right | is not transferable |
| Most conventions operate on a controlled schedule and transact business quickly under the general direction of the: | officers and the board of the association. |
| When the credentials committe at a convention is in doubt about which of the two groups of delegates is entitled to be seated, the committee should: | omit both groups and report the fact of the contest to the convention |
| When an alternate is replacing a convention delegate who has been called home from the convention, the most important thing for the alternate to do is to: | report to the credentials committee evidence of the delegate's withdrawal. |
| The bylaws committee working on bylaws for a new society should: | study copies of bylaws of societies similar to the one being formed. |
| The credentials committee for a convention receives a credentials blank from a constituent unit listing a delegate who is ineligible through nonpayment of dues. The credentials committee should: | advise the chapter of its right to designate an elected alternate to replace the delegate. |
| The maker of a motion: | cannot speak against the motion. |
| When dissolving a society, which of the following is not required? | Holding a public hearing. |
| What business may be transacted in the absence of a quorum? | set an adjourned meeting. |
| A motion to go into executive session: | can allow special invitees to attend. |
| The credentials committee has a number of duties in conducting registration for a convention. These duties do not include: | keeping th media informed of convention developments. |
| If a member has been assigned the floor during debate on a main motion, which of the following will count against the time for that debate? | Response to an inquiry. |
| An order of the day is an item of business set in advance to be taken up during a given session. It can be made by: | all of the above |
| The convention arrangements committee has the reponsibility for: | securing meeting rooms, hotel, and related services. |
| A society is electing alternates for its delegates to a national convention. Which rule would be the most advisable to govern this election? | make qualifications the same for both delegates and alternates. |
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