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A quick definition of divide the question:

Divide the question: In parliamentary law, this means to break down a long or complicated motion into smaller parts that can be discussed and voted on separately. This is done so that the assembly can consider each part independently and make a more informed decision.

A more thorough explanation:

Divide the question is a parliamentary procedure that involves breaking down a long or complex motion into shorter motions that can be considered independently by the assembly.

For example, if a motion is made to "approve the budget, hire a new employee, and purchase new equipment," the chair may ask if anyone wishes to divide the question. If someone does, the motion would be divided into three separate motions: one to approve the budget, one to hire a new employee, and one to purchase new equipment. Each motion would then be considered and voted on separately.

Another example could be a motion to "amend the bylaws, change the meeting schedule, and elect new officers." If someone wishes to divide the question, the motion would be divided into three separate motions: one to amend the bylaws, one to change the meeting schedule, and one to elect new officers. Each motion would then be considered and voted on separately.

The examples illustrate how dividing the question works in practice. By breaking down a long or complex motion into shorter motions, the assembly can consider each issue separately and make a more informed decision. This procedure ensures that each motion is given proper attention and that the assembly can make a well-informed decision on each issue.

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shaquilleoatmeal
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yoo lets dawg what happened, you good?
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breakup
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happens to the best of us
12:28
@UnsuitableMaliciousHedgehog: that’s so fucking sick
rough night and morning with ex :/. we broke up but we live together
shaquilleoatmeal
12:29
damn ;/ it is break up season dawg, i'm sorry you're going through that
12:29
it really is breakup season
shaquilleoatmeal
12:29
i lived with my ex for 3 months after we broke up and it was brutal. If you can move out quicker rather than later
thanks shaq! i just needed some input from people who are looking from the outside in
im gonna pack up my stuff and leave for a few days when i get off work
12:31
sometimes I think about things my ex said and did to me and a year later it still makes me so sad that I ever let myself be treated that way
shaquilleoatmeal
12:32
yee bud clear your head how you need, shit sometimes even just driving with no destination and some sad ass music can get you through this
shaquilleoatmeal
12:32
you grow through what you go through bunny, you know for the next relationship what you deserve
I want to run you guys through a scenario to see what yall think. Go to off topic for the one time lol
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lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
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