Assuming that an amendment to a main motion is pending, which of the following can be proposed?

• A. A second rank amendment
• B. A financial report
• C. A new main motion
• D. A call for the previous question

Answer: (A)

The thing being tested is how motions and amendments stack in parliamentary procedure. When a main motion has an amendment pending, you can refine that line of thought further by proposing an amendment to the amendment itself—this is called a second rank amendment. It lets the group adjust the exact wording of the amendment before voting on the main motion, keeping changes organized and focused.

So the best choice is proposing a second rank amendment, because it directly fits the situation: an amendment to the main motion is already under consideration, and you’re allowed to modify that amendment again. The other options would introduce new business or move away from refining the current motion, which isn’t what’s appropriate while an amendment to the main motion is pending.