Motion Tests: Requests and Inquiries

Parliamentary Inquiry.

Point of Information.

Withdraw a Motion.

All of the above.

seconded.

voted on.

subject to reconsideration.

All of the above.

Parliamentary Question of Privilege

Point of Parliamentary Information

Parliamentary Inquiry

Parliamentary Authority Opinion

explain the effects of a motion.

assist members in making an appropriate motion.

are hypothetical in nature.

help members understand the parliamentary situation.

Rise, and without obtaining the floor say, "Mr. Chairman, I rise to a point of information."

Rise, and without obtaining the floor say, "Mr. Chairman, I rise to a question of privilege."

Rise, and without obtaining the floor say, "I rise to a parliamentary inquiry."

Obtain the floor and say, "I rise to a point of order."

the reply is an opinion and not a ruling.

an appeal is used only when the chair refuses a member's request for a Division.

an appeal must be made by a member who voted with the side that did not prevail.

the reply is always voted on by the assembly.

parliamentarian.

secretary.

presiding officer.

member speaking.

parliamentary procedure.

a motion that was adopted at the last regular meeting.

the business at hand, but not concerned with parliamentary procedure.

the comfort of the meeting room.

Rise, and without obtaining the floor say, "Mr. Chairman, I rise to a point of information."

Rise, and without obtaining the floor say, "Mr. Chairman, I rise to a question of privilege."

Rise, and without obtaining the floor say, "Parliamentary inquiry."

Obtain the floor and say, "I rise to a point of order."

The time consumed in answering the question will be taken out of the member's allowed time.

There may be several questions asked.

There will be a direct debate with the member who will ask the question.

The question must be answered to the satisfaction of the assembly.