Which is the lowest ranking motion?

• A. Motion to Adjourn
• B. Main Motion.
• C. Motion to Postpone
• D. Motion to Reconsider

Answer: (B)

Motions have a hierarchy: higher-precedence motions can interrupt or take priority over others. The main motion represents the basic business being proposed and sits at the bottom of that hierarchy among the options given. A motion to adjourn is a privileged motion that can end or suspend the meeting, so it outranks bringing in new business. A motion to postpone is a subsidiary motion that delays addressing the topic, and that also has higher priority than starting the main business. Reconsider is a special incidental motion with its own strict rules for when it can be used. Taken together, these factors mean the main motion is the lowest-ranked option among those listed.