Policy Debate Quiz

Who is responsible for presenting the affirmative's case in the 1AC?

• First Affirmative (1AC)

• First Negative (1NC)

• Second Affirmative (2AC)

• Second Negative (2NC)

Who delivers the first negative constructive speech?

• First Affirmative (1AC)

• First Negative (1NC)

• Second Affirmative (2AC)

• Second Negative (2NC)

Who gives a rebuttal speech in response to the negative arguments presented in the 1NC?

• First Affirmative (1AC)

• First Negative (1NC)

• Second Affirmative (2AC)

• Second Negative (2NC)

Who delivers a rebuttal speech that addresses the affirmative's case and the arguments made in the 2AC?

• First Affirmative (1AC)

• First Negative (1NC)

• Second Affirmative (2AC)

• Second Negative (2NC)

What is the central topic or statement that debaters must argue for or against in a given debate round?

• Resolution

• Affirmative (Aff)

• Negative (Neg)

• Plan

Which team in a policy debate advocates for the resolution?

• Resolution

• Affirmative (Aff)

• Negative (Neg)

• Plan

What is the specific policy proposal that the affirmative team advocates for in the debate?

• Resolution

• Affirmative (Aff)

• Negative (Neg)

• Plan

What is the affirmative's burden to demonstrate that their plan will effectively solve the problem or issue addressed in the resolution?

• Solvency

• Harms

• Inherency

• Topicality

What are negative arguments that highlight the problems or issues that exist under the status quo?

• Solvency

• Harms

• Inherency

• Topicality

What are negative arguments that question whether the problems or issues identified by the affirmative truly exist?

• Solvency

• Harms

• Inherency

• Topicality