Wisconsin FFA Practice Test

If you would like to add or take out part of a main motion, which parliamentary procedure motion would you use?

1. Amendment

2. Postpone

3. Withdraw

4. Recess

The correct answer is: Amendment

The correct choice is an amendment, which is specifically designed to modify the details of a main motion. This includes adding to, deleting from, or changing specific components of the main motion being discussed. The purpose of using an amendment is to refine the original motion to better fit the needs or desires of the assembly, allowing for more precise debate and decision-making. In contrast, the other options serve different purposes in parliamentary procedure. Postponing a motion would delay its consideration to a future time, while withdrawing a motion means that the motion entirely ceases to be considered without any changes being made. A recess is a temporary pause in the meeting and does not pertain to modifying any motions. Thus, the amendment is the appropriate tool for adjusting parts of a main motion.