Page 1 of 7 Preparation for the NAP Membership Exam 1. Which of the following are benefits of NAP and unit memberships? a. Regular, consistent, study of parliamentary procedure b. Access to parliamentary conferences c. Professional development for parliamentarians d. All of the above 2. How many questions are on the NAP membership exam? 3. The basic principle of decision in a deliberative assembly is that a. a motion must be adopted by a two-thirds vote. b. a motion must be adopted by a majority vote. c. a motion must be adopted by a counted vote. 4. T F The minimum number of members who must be present at the meetings of a deliberative assembly for business to be validly transacted is the quorum of the assembly. 5. In the standard order of business the reports of officers are presented a. immediately before new business. b. only as time allows. c. immediately after approval of the minutes. 6. T F A meeting is said to stand at ease if the chair, without objection, simply permits a brief pause, without a declaration of recess. 7. T F A Recess is a short intermission which does not end the meeting. 8. When a proper motion has been made and seconded, the chair places it before the assembly by a. putting the question. b. stating the question. c. having the motion repeated by the maker of the motion. 9. As soon as a member has made a motion, he a. resumes his seat. b. remains standing, knowing that he will be recognized first. c. remains standing in case any member wishes to suggest a change in the motion.
Page 2 of 7 10. The seconder of a motion a. should always stand and give his name. b. need not obtain the floor. c. does so only after being recognized. 11. T F During debate a member must confine remarks to the pending question and avoid personalities. 12. T F Previous Question is the motion used to bring the assembly to an immediate vote on one or more pending questions. 13. T F I can make a motion perfect by proposing an Amendment. 14. The three basic processes of amendment are a. insert or add, strike out, strike out and insert. b. add, strike out and insert, substitute. c. add, insert, strike out. 15. The Settled Rule states: a. A motion is resolved by voting. b. After the group has added (or not added) words to a motion, another amendment that raises the same question of content and effect is not in order. c. Members may recess to determine how to vote on a motion which has significantly divided members loyalties. 16. T F A motion refers to a formal proposal by a member, in a meeting, that the assembly take certain action. 17. If it appears that a motion will require time or study to perfect the motion, it would be appropriate for a member to make a motion to a. Postpone Indefinitely. b. Commit. c. Postpone Definitely. 18. The motion to Commit or Refer a. is not debatable. b. sends the main motion to a committee for study. c. is not amendable.
Page 3 of 7 19. T F A standing committee is constituted to perform a continuing function. 20. A special committee a. is on-going from administration to administration. b. ceases to exist when it makes its final report. c. is always created by the chair. 21. T F Reconsider is a motion which enables a majority to bring back for further consideration a motion which was already voted. Which is the appropriate motion to use? [In #s 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 answer either a, b, or c. a. Rescind b. Amend Something Previously Adopted c. Reconsider 22. Later in the same meeting it becomes apparent that an earlier action was not the best action to take. 23. In March the chapter decided to buy a printer but now (in April) a printer is not needed because a member donated one. 24. In September 2016, the chapter decided to hold two fundraisers in 2018. Now (in March 2017) it appears most members only want to hold one fundraiser in 2018. 25. A member must have voted on the prevailing side to make this motion. 26. This motion enables the society to strike out an entire main motion, resolution, rule, bylaw, section, or paragraph that has previously been adopted. 27. This motion is also known as Repeal or Annul. 28. This motion requires a majority vote for adoption. 29. T F Any member whose right to vote has not been suspended as the result of a formal disciplinary process has the right to vote, even if his or her dues have not been paid!
Page 4 of 7 30. Majority vote is defined as: a. 50% plus 1 b. More than half c. The largest number of votes 31. Plurality vote is defined as: a. More than half b. The largest number of votes when there are 3 or more alternatives c. Most 32. The chair may vote: a. When the vote is by ballot b. To make or break a tie c. The chair cannot vote d. a. & b. e. a. & c. 33. Two-thirds vote is most often used to: a. Suspend the rules b. Close or limit debate c. a. & b. 34. A process during which action is taken without the necessity of having the chair state the question on the motion and put the question to a vote is called: a. Majority of the entire membership b. Ballot vote c. Unanimous Consent 35. T F A call for Division immediately after a voice vote is a demand for a rising vote. 36. T F A nomination is defined as offering the suggestion of an individual to be elected to office through a formal proposal to fill the position.
Page 5 of 7 37. T F Members may nominate as many candidates at a time as they desire to nominate. 38. T F A second is required when a candidate is nominated. 39. T F The chair is required to say 3 times Are there any further nominations? 40. T F The election becomes final when the presiding officer announces the result if the candidate is present and does not decline. MATCHING. Arrange the rules of an assembly or organization, in their ranking order by placing the letters in Column B in the appropriate spaces in Column A, with (1) being the highest. Column A Column B 41. (1) A. Corporate Charter 42. (2) B. Rules of Order 43. (3) C. Constitution/Bylaws 44. (4) D. Standing Rules 45. (5) E. Custom 46. The term rules of order refers to a. the bylaws b. the written rules of parliamentary procedure adopted by an assembly c. the constitution 47. Which document describes how business is to be conducted in meetings? a. the bylaws b. the charter c. the rules of order
Page 6 of 7 MATCHING. Match the words in Column 1 to their definitions as shown in Column 2. Write the appropriate Column 2 letter in the appropriate space in Column 1. Column 1 48. Appeal 49. Point of order 50. Parliamentary Inquiry 51. Suspend the Rules Column 2 A. A member disagrees with the chair s ruling. B. A member wants to ask a question about the rules and how they apply to what is going on. C. Call to the chair s attention a rule violation. D. A member wants to do something that is forbidden by the rules (that is, rules of order, not the bylaws). 52. The Parliamentarian s role includes the following: a. Sits next to the president b. Makes rulings on parliamentary questions c. Advises the president in the application of the rules e. a & c
Page 7 of 7 ANSWER KEY Preparation for the NAP Membership Exam 1. d 2. 40 3. b 4. T 5. c 6. T 7. T 8. b 9. a 10. b 11. T 12. T 13. T 14. a 15. b 16. T 17. b 18. b 19. T 20. b 21. T 22. c 23. a 24. b 25. c 26. a 27. a 28. c 29. T 30. b 31. b 32. d 33. c 34. c 35. T 36. T 37. F 38. F 39. F 40. T 41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. E 46. b 47. c 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. D 52. e Lucy Hicks Anderson, JD, PRP