Parliamentary Terms Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Fix time to which to adjourn | Time for next meeting |
| Adjourm | End the meeting |
| To take a recess | Delays action |
| To raise a question of privlege | Correct undesirable condition |
| To call for the orders of the day | To secure adherence to order of business |
| Appeal the decision of the chair | Questioning the chair |
| Point of order | When rule has been broken |
| Parliamentary Inquiry | Ask question dealing with the motion on the floor |
| Suspend the rules | To permit Action not possible under the rules |
| Division of the house | TO determine accuracy of via voice vote. Accurate check on vote. |
| To divide the question | Secure more careful consideration of parts |
| To nominate | Suggest names for office |
| Close nominations | Closes instantiations/ forces a vote |
| Withdraw a motion | Pulls a motion, only done by person whom makes the motion before seconded |
| Lay on the table | Delays action on motion. Clears the table for more urgent business |
| To call for previous question | Ends Debate. Immediate vote on pending question |
| To limit or extend time of debate | Provides more or less time for debate |
| To postpone definitely (to a certain time) | Often gives more time for informal discussion and for securing followers. Delays action |
| To postpone indefinitely | Kills the motion totally forever. To prevent a vote on the motion |
| To refer to a committee | To enable more careful consideration to be given by a designated committee |
| To amend | To improve the motion. To change original motion |
| To amend the amendment | To change the amendment to the motion |
| To reconsider | To reconsider the question |
| Accept report | Accept report |
| To rescind | Repeal action previously taken. Annul. Make Legally void |
| Take form the table | Continue consideration of the question |
| To ratify | Approves previous action taken |
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