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standard descriptive characteristics

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A quick definition of standard descriptive characteristics:

Standard descriptive characteristics are the basic rules that apply to a motion in parliamentary law. These rules define when the motion is allowed, what it takes precedence over, and whether it can interrupt a speaker. They also determine whether the motion needs a second, if it is debatable or amendable, what vote is required for adoption, and whether it can be reconsidered. These are the standard characteristics that apply to all motions.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Standard descriptive characteristics refer to the basic rules that apply to and define a motion in parliamentary law. These characteristics include:

  • When the motion is in order
  • Its rank - what it takes precedence over and what yields to it
  • Whether making it may interrupt a speaker
  • Whether it needs a second
  • Whether it is debatable
  • Whether it is amendable
  • What vote its adoption takes
  • Whether it can be reconsidered

Example: If a member of a student council wants to propose a new rule, they would need to follow the standard descriptive characteristics. They would need to wait until the appropriate time to make the motion, ensure that it is ranked correctly in relation to other motions, and follow the rules regarding whether it needs a second, is debatable, and what vote is required for adoption.

This example illustrates how the standard descriptive characteristics provide a framework for making motions in a parliamentary setting. By following these rules, members can ensure that their motions are made in an orderly and fair manner.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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