Chapter 53
1. Are amendments made to change the idea of a motion or the words of a motion?
2. How does the rule of germaneness apply to amendments to a motion?
Chapter 6
3. What is a standing committee?
4. What is a special committee?
Chapter 7
5. What is the purpose of a motion to reconsider?
Loyalty is based on commitment, and most individuals commit themselves to other individuals or groups that offer stability. Loyalty can become dangerous, however, when someone follows leaders who lie, disobey the law, or use violence and intimidation.
Though gang members pride themselves on loyalty, their "loyalty" ignores other character qualities-truthfulness, obedience, responsibility, self-control, justice, and forgiveness.
Genuine loyalty seeks to strengthen others by upholding what is true, responsible, just, obedient, respectful, and forgiving. Yielding to peer pressure is not loyal at all; it is
Answer (2)
Amendments can modify both the ideas and words of a motion but must adhere to the rule of germaneness, ensuring relevance to the original motion. Standing committees are permanent and handle specific policy areas, while special committees are temporary and created for specific tasks. A motion to reconsider allows for the review of prior decisions. ;
Amendments can change both the ideas and the words of a motion, with the rule of germaneness ensuring that all amendments are relevant to the original motion. Standing committees are permanent and oversee specific areas while special committees are temporary, created for specific tasks. A motion to reconsider allows for reviewing and potentially changing previous decisions.
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