Which motion prevents the assembly from considering a question because it is deemed irrelevant or objectionable?

Which motion prevents the assembly from considering a question because it is deemed irrelevant or objectionable?

• A. Postpone Indefinitely
• B. Lay on the Table
• C. Objection to Consideration of a Question
• D. Reconsider and Entertain Debate

Answer: (C)

When a question is introduced and someone believes it should not be considered at all because it’s irrelevant or objectionable, they can offer the motion to object to the consideration of the question. This motion is decided right away, before any debate on the main question, and it is not debatable. If the assembly votes to sustain the objection, the question is not considered and is dropped for that meeting; if the objection is defeated, the group proceeds to consider the question as normal. This tool helps the group avoid spending time on matters that don’t fit the agenda or are improper for discussion at that moment, rather than merely postponing or rearranging the order of business. It’s distinct from motions that delay consideration, like postponing to a later time, or from motions that reopen or revisit decisions already made.

When a question is introduced and someone believes it should not be considered at all because it’s irrelevant or objectionable, they can offer the motion to object to the consideration of the question. This motion is decided right away, before any debate on the main question, and it is not debatable. If the assembly votes to sustain the objection, the question is not considered and is dropped for that meeting; if the objection is defeated, the group proceeds to consider the question as normal.

This tool helps the group avoid spending time on matters that don’t fit the agenda or are improper for discussion at that moment, rather than merely postponing or rearranging the order of business. It’s distinct from motions that delay consideration, like postponing to a later time, or from motions that reopen or revisit decisions already made.