BP style Debate

How many competitors are there in a BP style debate?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• As many as you like its an argument - have you not seen the houses of parliment

Each debate starts with a topic to be argued, for example - 'People should be allowed to eat their own pets' what is the special name for this statement?

• Argument

• Motion

• Point

• Debate topic

How many teams are there in a BP style debate?

• 2

• 8

• 6

• 4

When debating the Government side will argue _______ the proposed idea.

• For

• Against

What is the title of the first person to give a speech in the debate?

• Government Whip

• Prime minister

• Leader of the Opposition

• Panelist

What must the Prime Minister first do before making his points

• Complete the modelling for the debate

• Must be voted for by the other competitiors

• Must answer 3 POI's

• must make a rebuttal

Who is the 6th person to give a speech in the debate

• Deputy leader of the opposition

• Deputy Prime Minister

• Government Whip

• Member of the Opposition

What does POI stand for?

• Pigs Oink Intermittently

• Person Of Interest

• Point Of Information

• Pick Orange Infants

What is Protected Time?

• time at the beginning and end of your speech were no POI's are allowed

• playtime that cannot be taken away from you by a teacher

• time where you can deliver your rebuttal

What is a Rebuttal or Refutation

• where you interrupt another person in their speech

• where you make fun of the other teams poor arguments

• a part of your speech when you counter a point made by the other team with an argument of your own