Those motions which bring before the assembly a new subject, sometimes in the form of a resolution, upon which action by the assembly is desired.

Those motions which bring before the assembly a new subject, sometimes in the form of a resolution, upon which action by the assembly is desired.

• A. Incidental Motions
• B. Original Main Motions
• C. Subsidiary Motions
• D. Privileged Motions

Answer: (B)

Motions that introduce new subject matter for the assembly to consider are the main motions. They bring before the group a topic—often in the form of a resolution—that the assembly is asked to act on. This is precisely what initiates new business and prompts discussion and a vote. These motions stand apart from incidental motions, which arise while business is being handled to address procedural questions; from privileged motions, which deal with urgent rights or needs of the assembly (like recess or adjournment); and from subsidiary motions, which affect how the main motion is handled (such as postponing, referring to a committee, or amending). Because the question describes bringing a new subject before the body for action, the best match is the main motion, sometimes referred to as the original main motion.

Motions that introduce new subject matter for the assembly to consider are the main motions. They bring before the group a topic—often in the form of a resolution—that the assembly is asked to act on. This is precisely what initiates new business and prompts discussion and a vote.

These motions stand apart from incidental motions, which arise while business is being handled to address procedural questions; from privileged motions, which deal with urgent rights or needs of the assembly (like recess or adjournment); and from subsidiary motions, which affect how the main motion is handled (such as postponing, referring to a committee, or amending). Because the question describes bringing a new subject before the body for action, the best match is the main motion, sometimes referred to as the original main motion.