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Voice Votes Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a voice vote?

  1. A vote taken by the members of a legislative body by speaking their votes aloud
  2. A vote taken by the members of a legislative body by raising their hands
  3. A vote taken by the members of a legislative body by standing up
  4. A vote taken by the members of a legislative body by secret ballot
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When are voice votes typically used?

  1. On routine matters that are not controversial
  2. On important matters that are likely to be close
  3. On matters that are confidential
  4. On matters that are time-sensitive
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the advantage of a voice vote?

  1. It is quick and easy to conduct
  2. It allows for more debate on the issue
  3. It is more accurate than a roll call vote
  4. It is more confidential than a roll call vote
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the disadvantage of a voice vote?

  1. It is not as accurate as a roll call vote
  2. It can be difficult to hear the votes of all the members
  3. It is not as confidential as a roll call vote
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a "tie vote"?

  1. A vote in which the number of "aye" votes is equal to the number of "nay" votes
  2. A vote in which the number of "aye" votes is greater than the number of "nay" votes
  3. A vote in which the number of "nay" votes is greater than the number of "aye" votes
  4. A vote in which the number of "aye" votes is equal to the number of "nay" votes, but the presiding officer breaks the tie
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens when there is a tie vote?

  1. The motion fails
  2. The motion passes
  3. The motion is tabled
  4. The presiding officer breaks the tie
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a "voice vote with a division"?

  1. A voice vote in which the members of a legislative body stand up to be counted
  2. A voice vote in which the members of a legislative body raise their hands to be counted
  3. A voice vote in which the members of a legislative body speak their votes aloud
  4. A voice vote in which the members of a legislative body write their votes down
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When is a voice vote with a division typically used?

  1. When there is a close vote and the presiding officer wants to be sure of the results
  2. When the presiding officer wants to speed up the voting process
  3. When the members of a legislative body are divided on an issue and want to show their support or opposition
  4. When the members of a legislative body want to keep the vote confidential
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the advantage of a voice vote with a division?

  1. It is more accurate than a voice vote
  2. It is quicker than a roll call vote
  3. It allows for more debate on the issue
  4. It is more confidential than a roll call vote
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the disadvantage of a voice vote with a division?

  1. It is slower than a voice vote
  2. It can be difficult to see how many members are voting for and against a motion
  3. It is not as confidential as a roll call vote
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a "roll call vote"?

  1. A vote taken by the members of a legislative body by speaking their votes aloud
  2. A vote taken by the members of a legislative body by raising their hands
  3. A vote taken by the members of a legislative body by standing up
  4. A vote taken by the members of a legislative body by secret ballot
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When are roll call votes typically used?

  1. On routine matters that are not controversial
  2. On important matters that are likely to be close
  3. On matters that are confidential
  4. On matters that are time-sensitive
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the advantage of a roll call vote?

  1. It is more accurate than a voice vote
  2. It allows for more debate on the issue
  3. It is more confidential than a voice vote
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the disadvantage of a roll call vote?

  1. It is slower than a voice vote
  2. It can be difficult to keep the vote confidential
  3. It is more expensive than a voice vote
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a voice vote and a roll call vote?

  1. A voice vote is taken by speaking aloud, while a roll call vote is taken by secret ballot
  2. A voice vote is taken by raising hands, while a roll call vote is taken by standing up
  3. A voice vote is taken by writing down votes, while a roll call vote is taken by speaking aloud
  4. A voice vote is taken by standing up, while a roll call vote is taken by raising hands
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