What term describes a proposal that the group take a specific action or stand?

• A. Resolution
• B. Proposal
• C. Motion
• D. Act

Answer: (C)

In parliamentary procedure, a motion is the formal proposal that the group take a specific action or adopt a position. A member introduces a motion, another member seconds it to show there’s enough interest to discuss, the assembly debates it, and a vote decides whether it passes. This makes motion the standard mechanism for moving items on the agenda. A resolution is a particular kind of motion that expresses the group’s formal stance, often with specific “Resolved” statements, but the general term for proposing action is motion. An act isn’t the standard term here, and a proposal is too broad and not the formal procedural step used to move business.