Parliamentary Procedure
Across
- 4. We follow his rules of order
- 5. True or False? You must first be recognized by the chair for a point of order
- 7. Bills are passed with this thype of vote
- 8. A majority vote requires more than _______ of those present to pass
- 9. The process of proposing, amending, approving, and defeating legislative motions
- 11. This motion is used to end debate on a bill
- 12. This motion is used to kill a bill
- 14. If there are 18 members present, how many votes are needed for a 2/3 majority?
- 18. We refer to members by last name and what other title?
- 19. When we put bills in order, we set the ________.
- 23. Motion stated when we are at the end of a session
- 24. Affirmative speech given by the writer of the bill
- 25. This is said when you want to ask a question
- 26. This is said when a rule is violated
- 27. This decides majority and 2/3 vote
Down
- 1. Motion to make if you need to visit the restroom during debate
- 2. How long is the question and answer period?
- 3. Speech given in opposition to the bill
- 6. A sign with the speaker's name on it
- 10. Motion to change something in the bill
- 13. The rights of the _______ are protected, but the majority rules
- 14. True or False? Unfinished business comes before finished business
- 15. The person in charge of making sure the rules are followed
- 16. Motion when the whole group needs a break
- 17. If someone makes a motion, this must happen before it can move to a vote.
- 20. A formal proposal
- 21. Affirmative speech given by a supporter of the bill
- 22. This means that you opt not to vote