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52 should usually be limited to five or three minutes, or even less, as shown on page 73.

(1) What is the purpose of the motion to commit? What is its other name?

(2) By reference to Chart I, what motions does Commit outrank?

(3) Give the form for a motion to refer a question to a committee of five to be appointed by the chair.

(4) Name two other ways of securing members of a committee.

(5) If all three ways are suggested, name the order in which the questions on them should be put.

(6) When the chair appoints or nominates the committee, who is chairman of the committee? When the committee is elected as a result of nominations from the floor, how may the chairman be selected?

(7) State differences in the conduct of committee meetings and meetings of the assembly.

(8) How many members of a committee must agree in any final action? Why is an odd number more frequently suggested for a committee?

(9) For what three general purposes may a committee be appointed?

(10) Tell how to conduct business by Informal Consideration.