| A | B |
|---|
| the house | all membership present except for presiding officer |
| the chair | presiding officer |
| the floor | the right to speak; the member has been recognized by the chair |
| motion | an item of business |
| second | an item must be seconded before it can be discussed |
| question? | are you ready to vote? |
| quorum | required number of members at a meeting for business to legally take place |
| minutes | written record of the meeting |
| agenda | outline of what is to be accomplished at the meeting |
| "I move that..." | proper terminology for introducing new business |
| gavel | symbol of authority |
| order of business | specific order or sequence for a business meeting |
| abstain | not voting during a roll call vote |
| precedence | order of importance or rank for motions |
| adjourn | to end the meeting |
| pending | motion has been seconded, stated by chair but not voted upon |
| germane | pertinent or relevant |
| division of the assembly | motion wanting a counted method of voting |
| voice vote | to say AYE or NO |
