The combined statement that a motion requiring a second dies if not seconded and that the president may not ask if there is a second unless offered immediately is true.

The combined statement that a motion requiring a second dies if not seconded and that the president may not ask if there is a second unless offered immediately is true.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only the first clause true
• D. Only the second clause true

Answer: (B)

When a motion is made, it must be seconded to be considered. If no one seconds it, the motion dies for lack of support. The chair should prompt for that second right away after the motion is stated, typically by asking, “Is there a second?” The second is offered by a member who supports the motion, not by the chair waiting around. The idea that the president may not ask for a second unless one is offered immediately is not accurate—the chair actively seeks a second immediately, and if none is offered promptly, the motion ends. Because the second part is not correct, the combined statement isn’t true.

When a motion is made, it must be seconded to be considered. If no one seconds it, the motion dies for lack of support. The chair should prompt for that second right away after the motion is stated, typically by asking, “Is there a second?” The second is offered by a member who supports the motion, not by the chair waiting around. The idea that the president may not ask for a second unless one is offered immediately is not accurate—the chair actively seeks a second immediately, and if none is offered promptly, the motion ends. Because the second part is not correct, the combined statement isn’t true.