In a convention, parliamentary standing rules generally arise from a need to give

the majority more power to transact business with minimum delay.

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.

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.

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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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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