Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

A Grade 9 civics worksheet introducing students to the fundamental rules and principles of parliamentary procedure, including motions, amendments, and voting.

Grade 9 Social studies Civics & GovernmentParliamentary Procedure

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D2.Civ.8.9-12. Explain how and why civil liberties are protected by the Constitution.

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parliamentary procedurecivicsgovernmentdemocracyrules of order

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Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your understanding of basic parliamentary procedure.

1. What is the primary purpose of parliamentary procedure?

To confuse members during meetings

To ensure fair and efficient meetings

To allow only the leader to speak

To make meetings longer and more difficult

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a main motion?

It introduces a new idea

It requires a second

It can interrupt another motion

It is debatable and amendable

3. A motion to allows a member to change the wording of a main motion.

4. To end debate and immediately vote on a motion, a member would move the .

5. Only the chairperson can make a motion during a meeting.

True

False

6. A voice vote is a common method for voting on most motions.

True

False

7. Briefly explain the difference between a main motion and an amendment.

8. Describe the steps a member must take to introduce a new motion during a meeting.