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Voice Votes

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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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A voice vote is a vote taken by the members of a legislative body by speaking their votes aloud. The presiding officer asks the members to vote "aye" or "nay", and the votes are counted by the clerk.

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Voice votes are typically used on routine matters that are not controversial. This is because voice votes are quick and easy to conduct, and they do not require a roll call vote.

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The advantage of a voice vote is that it is quick and easy to conduct. This is because voice votes do not require a roll call vote, which can be time-consuming.

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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The disadvantage of a voice vote is that it is not as accurate as a roll call vote, it can be difficult to hear the votes of all the members, and it is not as confidential as a roll call vote.

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A "tie vote" is a vote in which the number of "aye" votes is equal to the number of "nay" votes.

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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When there is a tie vote, the presiding officer breaks the tie.

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A "voice vote with a division" is a voice vote in which the members of a legislative body stand up to be counted.

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A voice vote with a division is typically used when there is a close vote and the presiding officer wants to be sure of the results.

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The advantage of a voice vote with a division is that it is more accurate than a voice vote. This is because it is easier to see how many members are voting for and against a motion when they are standing up to be counted.

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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The disadvantage of a voice vote with a division is that it is slower than a voice vote, it can be difficult to see how many members are voting for and against a motion, and it is not as confidential as a roll call vote.

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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A "roll call vote" is a vote taken by the members of a legislative body by secret ballot.

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

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Roll call votes are typically used on important matters that are likely to be close. This is because roll call votes are more accurate than voice votes, and they allow the members of a legislative body to vote in secret.

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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The advantage of a roll call vote is that it is more accurate than a voice vote, it allows for more debate on the issue, and it is more confidential than a voice vote.

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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The disadvantage of a roll call vote is that it is slower than a voice vote, it can be difficult to keep the vote confidential, and it is more expensive than a voice vote.

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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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The difference between a voice vote and a roll call vote is that a voice vote is taken by speaking aloud, while a roll call vote is taken by secret ballot.

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