What voting method involves members saying aye or no?

• A. Voice vote
• B. Rising vote
• C. Ballot vote
• D. Roll call vote

Answer: (A)

Voice vote is when members express their position by saying “aye” for yes or “no” for no. The chair listens to the balance of audible votes and announces the result based on which side seems larger, without recording individual votes. This method is quick and efficient for routine decisions when the outcome is clear, but it can be less precise if voices are hard to hear or the result is close. Other voting methods include rising vote, where participants physically rise to show support or opposition; ballot vote, which uses a written ballot and keeps votes secret; and roll call vote, where each member’s vote is recorded as their name is called.