If you are considering running for an elected position in the FFA organization, you should be prepared with answers to many common questions.  This list, although not complete by any means, might help you to begin knowing what questions might be asked.  Feel free to print and use, but also continuously look here for any Texas FFA and here for any Area I FFA Association updates for the officer election process.  The list below comes from a combination of Areas I, II and IV.  

Specific FFA and Parliamentary questions:

1.  What is the primary aim of the FFA?

2.  Name and explain one (or more) of the 12 purposes of the FFA.

3.  Who is the National FFA Treasurer?

4.  Who is the National FFA Advisor?

5.  Who is the National FFA executive Secretary?

6.  When and where was the FFA organized?

7.  How much are the National FFA dues?

8.  What are the names and locations of any FFA official publication?

9.  What is the approximate National FFA membership?

10.  What is the approximate Texas FFA membership?

11.  Name the five symbols that make up the FFA emblem and the unique significance of each?

12.  What are the National FFA colors?

13.  What is the FFA motto?

14.  What is the official FFA salute?

15.  When was the FFA Creed adopted?

16.  Who wrote the FFA Creed?

17.  How many times are the words "I believe" found in the FFA Creed?

18.  Give one phrase of the FFA Creed, and what it means to you?

19.  What are the constitutional offices in the FFA and their respective station markers?

20.  What does one tap of the gavel mean?  Two taps?  Three taps?

21.  What are the five types of motions?

22.  What are the five methods of voting?

23.  What are the three types of votes?

24.  In relation to parliamentary procedure, what does the term precedence mean?

25.  What does general consent mean?

26.  What are the five steps in presenting a motion?

27.  What does "putting the question" mean?

28.  What is the purpose of the motion . . . . ?"  (insert here any motion found in Gray's Parliamentary Guide.)

29.  Be sure to know the pertinent facts for any of the motions found in Gray's Parliamentary Guide.

30.  Who is eligible to wear the official FFA jacket?

31.  What kind of medals can be properly worn on an FFA jacket?

32.  When wearing the FFA jacket, what are the rules that should be followed?

33.  Name three points in the FFA Code of Ethics.

34.  What constitutes official dress?  For a boy?  For a girl?

35.  Name the four degrees of active membership in the FFA and the corresponding medal.

36.  What region in the National FFA is Texas a part of?

37.  In what year was the Law (Act) passed that began the teaching of Agriculture in America's high schools?

38.  Who was the first National FFA president?

39.  In what year were girls first admitted into the FFA?

40.  Name three Texas FFA members who became National FFA president.

41. What state received the first FFA charter and when?

42.  In what year did Texas receive its FFA charter?

43.  How many areas compose the Texas FFA?

44.  Name the 6 district organizations in the Area I Association.

45.  What are the four kinds of FFA membership?

Officer Candidate Examples of "Thought Questions":

1.  What is the most important thing an individual FFA member can do to promote the FFA in their school and community?

2.  What would you tell an eighth grader, who is a prospective AgSc student and FFA member, about Agriculture Science and the FFA to encourage them to enroll and become a member?

3.  You are exhibiting an animal project at a livestock show and you are confronted by a very vocal animal rights advocate.  The person is protesting the use of meat for food purposes.  How would you respond to this individual?

4.  When asked by a member of the news media about the different career opportunities in Agriculture Science, what would be your response?

5.  Explain the different opportunities for FFA members to receive awards and recognition through their involvement in the FFA.

6.  How would you explain the various scholarship opportunities available to FFA members?

7.  A fellow student in your AgSc class has decided to not pay his/her dues.  What would you tell that individual to encourage them to change their mind?

8.  What characteristics do you feel an officer in the FFA should possess?

9.  How can participation in Leadership Development Events help you in your adult life?  Career Development Events?  Speaking Development Events?

10. How can a student's involvement in the Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAE's) prepare them for success in life?

11.  How can agriculture be productive, efficient, and profitable, but also be responsible for preserving our environment?

12.  My son or daughter is interested in a career in the ___________ industry.  What career choices would be available to them after they complete their education if they pursue a commitment to ag science classes?

13.  What will be some futuristic or "cutting-edge" career opportunities for college agricultural graduates in this century and beyond?

14.  In what ways do agricultural students benefit from the hands-on training they receive in ag science classes?

15.  Why should community service be an important part of every FFA chapter, district, area and state association?

16.  How does the world or global agriculture picture impact or affect American agriculture producers, especially in this part of Texas?

17.  What valuable experiences do FFA members gain from raising an animal or plant project?

18.  Explain the different organizational levels of the FFA, beginning with the local membership and up through the highest level.  How do they complement each other?

19.  How can students benefit from the time spent traveling outside their communities while an FFA member?

20.  What do you consider to be one of the most important lessons the FFA teaches you?