Name the six steps in handling a main motion.

• A. A member makes a motion; Another member seconds the motion; The chair states the question on the motion; Members may debate the motion; The chair puts the question; The chair announces the result of the vote.
• B. A member makes a motion; Another member seconds the motion; The chair states the question on the motion; The chair puts the question; The chair announces the result of the vote; The motion is seconded.
• C. A member makes a motion; Another member seconds the motion; The chair states the question on the motion; Members may debate the motion; The chair puts the question; The chair announces the result of the vote.
• D. A member makes a motion; Another member seconds the motion; The chair puts the question; The chair states the question on the motion; Members may debate the motion

Answer: (C)

Six steps in handling a main motion are exactly about bringing the proposal before the group, testing it with support, and then deciding its fate. First, a member makes the motion, showing someone wants to discuss the idea. Then another member seconds it, indicating there is enough interest for the group to consider it. The chair then states the question on the motion so everyone knows precisely what is being voted on. After that, members may debate the motion, providing reasoned discussion and any amendments or concerns. When debate has concluded, the chair puts the question to a vote. Finally, the chair announces the result of the vote so the assembly knows the outcome.

This order matters because the motion must be seconded to show there’s interest to proceed; the exact question must be read before debate begins to ensure clarity; debate happens while the motion is on the floor; and the outcome is reported after the vote. The other sequences misplace steps (for example, seconding after the motion is made or after voting, or debating before the question is stated), which breaks the standard flow of handling a main motion.