How are disputes when a procedural rule is silent resolved?

• A. The president's personal preference.
• B. By lottery.
• C. By applying the parliamentary authority or seeking a ruling from the governing body.
• D. By referring to state law.

Answer: (C)

Disputes when a procedural rule is silent are resolved by applying the established parliamentary authority and, if needed, obtaining a ruling from the governing body. This approach uses a recognized framework to interpret how to proceed, keeping decisions consistent and fair rather than relying on personal whims or chance. The president’s personal preference would bias the process, a lottery would be arbitrary, and referring to state law isn’t the standard way to handle internal procedure unless the bylaws specifically require it.