NAP Registered Parliamentarian (RP) Practice Exam

In a parliamentary situation where there is an original main motion and a primary amendment, the options for handling other motions are specific. The correct choice representing a motion that is not in order is one that interferes with the proper process of deliberation concerning the main motion and its amendment.

When considering the need to maintain order and allow for thorough discussion, the motion to postpone indefinitely is not appropriate at this time. This motion seeks to kill the main motion without a direct vote on it, which would disrupt the established order of discussing the primary amendment that is currently pending. By seeking to postpone indefinitely, it removes the chance for any further deliberation on the matter at hand, halting all discussion, which is counterproductive when there is a live amendment under consideration. The goal of parliamentary procedure is to ensure that all motions are addressed in a structured manner, and indefinitely postponing a motion with an active amendment undercuts that process.

On the other hand, tabling the motion is permissible as it allows the assembly to set aside the motion temporarily. Similarly, amending the amendment can be done to fine-tune the primary amendment, and withdrawing a motion is also acceptable if done before it is fully addressed. Thus, these actions maintain the floor’s ability to discuss