Which of the following best describes one function of parliamentary law?

• A. Facilitates transaction of business
• B. Drafts by-laws
• C. Conducts elections
• D. Handles membership recruitment

Answer: (A)

Parliamentary law provides a consistent framework for running a meeting, outlining how proposals are brought forward, debated, amended, and decided, and how decisions are recorded. This structure keeps discussions orderly, ensures members have a fair chance to participate, and speeds up the process of getting business done. That makes it best described as facilitating the transaction of business within the group.

Drafting by-laws is typically handled by the organization’s leadership or a by-laws committee, with parliamentary procedure guiding how by-laws are approved rather than doing the drafting itself. Conducting elections and handling membership recruitment involve separate governance or administrative tasks and aren’t the primary function of parliamentary law.