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History, Social Studies
9th -
12thgrade
Policy Debate Unit 1 - Intro to Debate Review
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- 1. Multiple Choice
The stock issue of "inherency" in policy debate is...
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho has the burden of proof in a policy debate?affirmativenegative
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the burden of refutation?The negative must successfully refute all of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.The negative must successfully refute at least one of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.
- 4. Multiple Choice
This is what the aff proposes to do to solve the status quo.
plan
counterplan
advantage
disadvantage
- 5. Multiple Choice
Topicality is...
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
- 6. Multiple Choice
"Harms" refer to...
a debate about whether the problem is harmful in the long run or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
- 7. Multiple Choice
"Solvency" refers to...
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
- 8. Multiple Choice
The "stock issues" are...
watching the stock market
all the good things that should happen as a result of the aff's plan
things the aff must be able to prove
making sure you have enough evidence
- 9. Multiple Choice
This kind of debate is similar to policy debate, but does not include a proposal of a plan.
Parliamentary Debate
Public Forum Debate
Congressional Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- 10. Multiple Choice
This kind of debate includes only a single speaker for each side.
Policy Debate
Public Forum Debate
Congressional Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- 11. Multiple Choice
All of the following forms of debate have two competing sides except...
Policy Debate
Public Forum Debate
Congressional Debate
Parliamentary Debate
- 12. Multiple Choice
This kind of debate includes heckling and points of information.
Congressional Debate
Public Forum Debate
Policy Debate
Parliamentary Debate
- 13. Multiple Choice
This form of debate is the most rigorous, evidenced-based competition where students research one topic all year long.
Public Forum Debate
Congressional Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Policy Debate
- 14. Multiple Choice
This kind of debate has 3 students per "team."
Congressional Debate
Public Forum Debate
Policy Debate
Parliamentary Debate
- 15. Multiple Choice
The "negative block" includes what two speeches in a policy debate round?
1NR & 2NR
1NC & 2NC
2NC & 1NR
2NC & Following Cross-Ex
- 16. Multiple Choice
The 1AC stands for...
First Argument Constructed
First Affirmative Constructive
First Argument Con's
First American Campus
- 17. Multiple Choice
The negative side of the debate is NOT responsible for...
stating the status quo
refuting the affirmative
judging the debate
asking the affirmative questions during the cross exam
- 18. Multiple Choice
The affirmative side of the debate is responsible for...
stating the resolution
listing the harmful effects
cross examining the negative side
All of these choices.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceTo win a debate, you must back your statements up with....opinionsremarksglorificationsevidence
- 20. Multiple Choice
How long are constructive speeches?
8 minutes
6 minutes
8 seconds
3 minutes
- 21. Multiple Choice
If you agree with the resolution, what side are you on?
AFF
NEG
- 22. Multiple Choice
How many CXs are there in a round?
0
4
5
3
- 23. Multiple Choice
How many constructive speeches are there?
4
2
3
8
- 24. Multiple ChoiceIn debate, ________ is critical, which is made possible through a direct response to the opposition's arguments.clasharguinggetting angryfiling
- 25. Multiple ChoiceA unique phenomenon, most commonly seen in policy debate, in which the speakers speed read through their cases.talking fastspreadingbuilding your casespeed reading
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIn debate, the act of taking notes isfiatingfilingtaking notesflowing
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe existing state of affairs in life and society is known asinherencycausalityfiatthe status quo
- 28. Multiple Choice
An abbreviation commonly used for "status quo:"
STATS Q
SQ
SQUO
STQU
- 29. Multiple Choice
Toulmin's Model of Argumentation includes everything except...
Claims
Harms
Warrants
Impacts
- 30. Multiple Choice
A normative statement which the affirmative team affirms and the negative team negates:
Topic
Resolution
Plan
Case
- 31. Multiple Choice
The part of Toulmin's Model of Argumentation where one shows why the subject matter is important and worthy of consideration.
Topicality
Warrant
Claim
Impact
- 32. Multiple Choice
The part of Toulmin's Model of Argumentation where one provides a normative (subjective) statement.
Claim
Warrant
Impact
Plan
- 33. Multiple Choice
The part of Toulmin's Model of Argumentation where one provides evidence to back up a statement.
Claim
Warrant
Impact
Plan
- 34. Multiple Choice
An example of "inherency" would be...
The result of doing nothing will lead to economic depression.
The US Federal government should increase funding for arts education in K-12 schools.
The economy is booming now.
The plan will cause an innovation and technology boom in the United States.
- 35. Multiple Choice
The team that is debating FOR the resolution.
Affirmative
Negative
Rebuttal
Pro
- 36. Multiple Choice
The team that is debating AGAINST the resolution.
Pro
Con
Opponent
Negative
- 37. Multiple Choice
What happens during the cross-examination round of a debate?
Teams get to fence to see who wins the debate
Teams ask each other questions to invalidate opposing arguments.
Teams get to prepare for the next round
Teams stare at each other as an act of intimidation
- 38. Multiple Choice
In a policy debate round, the _________ gives the first speech, and the _________ gives the last speech.
Affirmative, Negative
Negative, Affirmative
Affirmative, Affirmative
Negative, Negative
- 39. Multiple Choice
The ____________ team gives the first cross-examination in a policy debate round.
Affirmative
Negative
They cross examine each other.
Opposing
- 40. Multiple Choice
What speech comes after the 1AR in an policy debate round?
1NR
2AR
2NR
Neg cross-ex
- 41. Multiple Choice
How long is a constructive speech in a high school level policy debate round?
3 minutes
5 minutes
8 minutes
9 minutes
- 42. Multiple Choice
How long is a rebuttal speech in a high school level policy debate round?
2 minutes
3 minutes
5 minutes
8 minutes
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