Which statement best describes a friendly amendment?

• A. An amendment that is made to improve a Main Motion and the chances of its adoption to the satisfaction of the maker
• B. An amendment that is used to postpone the main motion
• C. A motion to adjourn
• D. A motion to refer to committee

Answer: (A)

A friendly amendment is an amendment offered during debate to improve a main motion with the consent of the motion’s maker, and usually without changing its essential purpose. This kind of amendment aims to make the motion clearer or more acceptable, helping it pass by aligning it with the sponsor’s wishes. The statement that best describes this captures both the cooperative spirit and the aim to increase the chances of adoption by satisfying the maker.

The other options describe different motions or actions that are not amendments to the main motion—postponing the motion, adjourning the meeting, or referring the matter to a committee. They are separate procedural actions, not tweaks to the main motion itself.