British Parliamentary (BP) Debate Format

How many teams are there in BP debate?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

In BP debate, the affirmative teams are referred to as the...

• Prime Minister

• President

• Government

• Opposition

The first two teams to speak are called:

• Opening Government

• Closing Government

• Opening Opposition

• Developing Opposition

The last two teams to speak are called:

• Opening Government

• Opening Opposition

• Closing Government

• Closing Opposition

The very first speaker of the debate is called:

• Deputy Prime Minister

• Prime Minister

• Leader of the Opposition

• Leader of the Government

Are POIs allowed in BP debate?

• YES

• NO

How much preparation time are you allowed in BP debate?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

How much speaking time are you allowed in BP debate?

• 4 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 7 minutes

• 8 minutes

Who is the last speaker in the debate?

• Member of the Government

• Member of the Opposition

• Government Whip

• Opposition Whip