NAP Registered Parliamentarian (RP) Practice Exam

An appeal is debatable when the immediately pending question is debatable. This is a fundamental principle in parliamentary procedure. The rationale behind this rule is that the debate on the appeal should be relevant to the context of the question being appealed. If the original question is open for discussion and debate, members have the opportunity to discuss not just the appeal itself but also the underlying issues related to the original motion. This ensures that all aspects of the matter are considered before reaching a decision.

In contrast, if the immediately pending question is not debatable, then the appeal also cannot be debated. This maintains the efficiency of the meeting and respects the nature of motions that are not debatable.