Policy Debate Middle School

In which type of debate do we participate?

• public forum

• policy

• extemporaneous

• Lincoln-Douglas

How many speeches are there (normally) in a debate round--not counting cross examination?

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 2

Which speech presents the plan?

• 1st Affirmative Constructive

• 1st Negative Constructive

• 2nd Affirmative Constructive

• Cross Exanimation

What is NOT included in the 1st Affirmative Constructive?

• Inherency

• Plan

• Advantages

• Disadvantages

Typically, how long are constructive speeches?

• 4 minutes

• 10 years

• 2 minutes

• 6 minutes

Typically, how long do rebuttal speeches last?

• 4 minutes

• 10 years

• 2 minutes

• 6 minutes

Should you use as much time as possible in your speeches?

• yes

• no

• i don't know

Does the first affirmative constructive need to address both the On case AND the Off case?

• yes

• no

• I don't know

Does the first negative constructive need to address both the On case AND the Off case?

• yes

• no

• I don't know

Typically, can you bring in new evidence (previously unmentioned) into your rebuttals?

• Sure, why not?

• No, that's not fair.

• I have no clue.

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