Which process involves dividing a motion into separate issues?

The process of dividing a motion into separate issues is referred to as "divide the question." When a motion encompasses multiple distinct points or issues, this process allows members to consider each part independently, facilitating a more thorough examination and discussion of each individual issue. This method ensures that assembly members can vote on each component separately, which can lead to clearer decision-making and help clarify the assembly’s stance on complex topics.

This approach is particularly useful in legislative or organizational settings where motions may cover several interrelated subjects that might not receive uniform agreement. By dividing the question, members can focus on specific elements of the motion, allowing for more nuanced debates and decisions.

In contrast, other processes like amendment, postpone, and debate serve different purposes. An amendment refers to a change or modification to the existing motion, postponing a motion delays its discussion, and debating involves discussing the merits of the motion as it stands without dividing it into parts. None of these directly involve breaking a motion down into its individual components as dividing the question does.