The president may request action by general consent by stating:

• A. Shall we (state action desired) by general consent?
• B. Shall we take action by general consent?
• C. Shall we act by general consent?
• D. We will proceed by general consent.

Answer: (A)

General consent is a quick way to handle routine actions when no one objects. The president uses a yes-or-no question instead of a formal vote to keep things moving. To request action by general consent, the president should name the exact action in the question. That’s why the form “Shall we [state action desired] by general consent?” is best—it clearly specifies what is being approved and keeps the process streamlined. If no one objects, the action passes without a formal vote; if someone objects, the item can be set aside for a proper discussion or vote. Other phrasings either omit the specific action or are not posed as a clear question, which makes them unsuitable for invoking general consent.