What describes the action of declaring a motion invalid due to rule violations?

• A. Out of Order
• B. Declared Null
• C. Voted Down
• D. Tabled

Answer: (A)

In parliamentary procedure, declaring a motion invalid because it breaks the rules is described as being out of order. When a rule violation is noticed, the chair or a member can raise a point of order and rule the motion out of order, meaning it cannot be considered or debated until the issue is corrected. This keeps meetings within the agreed rules and procedures.

The other terms don’t fit this situation: “declared null” isn’t a formal designation used in these procedures, “voted down” simply means the motion failed by a vote, and “tabled” means the motion is set aside for later consideration, not invalidated due to violations.