| A | B |
|---|
| I move | 1st 2 words that should be said |
| Main | Used to introduce new business |
| Second | Signifies that at least 2 people consider the item worth consideration |
| Mr. Chairman | What you should stand and say to be recognized |
| Adjourn | Ends the meeting |
| Question of Privilege | Asks for a special privilege that affects the group |
| Refer to a committee | Allows for small group study |
| Object to the Consideration | Avoids discussing the motion before a group |
| One tap of the Gavel | Sit down |
| One tap of the Gavel | Motion passes |
| One tap of the Gavel | Meeting is adjourned |
| Two taps of the gavel | Calls the meeting to order |
| Three taps of the gavel | Stand-up |
| Series of short taps of the gavel | Be quiet |
| Recess | Allows for informal discussion |
| Point of Order | Allows for the correction of mistakes |
| Lay on the Table | Allows you to move on to more urgent business |
| Limit or Extend debate | Increases or decrease the amount of time or number of opportunities for discussion |
| Previous Question | Ends discussion |
| Postpone definately | Sets a certain time for action on an item |
| Postpone Indefinately | Kills a motion |
| Appeal | Allows members to vote in overthrowing the chairs decision |
| Division | Calls for a counted vote |
| Division of the Question | Separates a motion into 2 or more parts |
| Parliamentary Inquiry | Allows a member to get information about the rules of par-law |
| Suspend the rules | Allows you to by-pass chapter standing rules |
| Debate | Same thing as discussion |
| Orders of the Day | Requests normal schedule of business |
| Quorum | Minimum number of members required to conduct business |
| Parliamentary Law | Rules that allows for efficient, organized meetings |
| Rescind | When a previously accepted motion has been made void |
| Agenda | Program for the meeting |
| Chair | Presiding officer |
| Nominations | Selecting candidates for offices or committees |
| 'Aye' | Affermative Vote |
| Privledged Motions | Take precedenceover pending questions, are undebatable and require immediate action |
| Subsiderary Motions | Applies to pending question without accepting or rejecting it. |
