WSDC and BP Basics Reviewed

In WSDC-style debate, how many speakers are there on each team (max)?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How long is each speaker's speaking time (not reply) in a WSDC debate?

• 5 minutes

• 7 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 10 minutes

In a WSDC debate, what is the role of the Reply Speaker?

• Summarize the team's arguments and make comparisons

• Rebut the opponent's case

• Deliver the opening speech

• Ask questions to the opposing team

In British Parliamentary debate, how many teams compete in a single debate round?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many speakers are there on each team in a BP debate?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

In a BP debate, what is the role of the Prime Minister (PM)?

• To provide the first opposition speech

• To summarize the team's arguments

• To present the opening government case

• To provide the closing government rebuttal

How are BP debates typically judged?

• By audience applause

• By a panel of adjudicators

• By the number of arguments presented

• By the length of speeches

In a WSDC debate, which speaker gives the first affirmative speech?

• First Proposition

• Second Proposition

• Third Proposition

• None of the above

What is the purpose of Points of Information (POIs) in a WSDC debate?

• To interrupt the opposing team's speeches

• To ask questions to the judges

• To signal the end of a speaker's speech

• To provide additional information on the topic

What is the total number of speeches delivered in a BP debate?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8