The report of the nominating committee is usually referred to as the _____ of candidates.

• A. Single slate
• B. Slate
• C. Slate of candidates
• D. Lineup

Answer: (B)

In parliamentary procedure, the list of nominees that the nominating committee presents is called a slate. The term “slate” serves as the standard, concise label for the proposed candidates, so you’d say the committee reports the slate of candidates. The word already conveys a complete list for consideration, making a shorter form more common and formal. The other phrases don’t fit as well: “single slate” adds an unnecessary modifier, “slate of candidates” is technically correct but less commonly used as the formal term, and “lineup” is informal and not part of the standard terminology.