Debate Quiz

How many people are in a policy debate team?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

A topic is called a ___________ in debate.

• Topic

• Rebuttal

• Resolution

• Card

If your team is FOR the kind of change described in the resolution, you are _____

• Negative

• Affirmative

If your team is AGAINST the kind of change described in in the resolution you are _____

• Negative

• Affirmative

A constructive speech is _____?

• A speech you give at the end

• A free speech where you talk about whatever topic you want

• A speech where you lay out the basics of your argument

• A speech that talks about construction

A rebuttal speech is ______?

• A speech where you answer arguments from your opponent & convince judges to vote for your team

• A speech that you give at the beginning

• A speech where you lay out the basics of your argument

• A speech that is not important and don't have to worry about

What is the overall length of a speech (not including prep time)

• 4 min.

• 8 min.

• 12 min.

• 16 min.

How much time does each team have for Prep Time?

• 2 min.

• 4 min.

• 6 min.

• 8 min.

Can you use prep time at any point in debate?

• True

• False

How many parts are in a “Card”

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4