British Parliamentary Debate Quiz

What is the format used to state the topic being debated in a British Parliamentary debate?

• This house believes that food should be free

• thw

• thbt

• This house would ban phones

How many teams are there on each side in a British Parliamentary debate?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four

What is the role of the opening government in a British Parliamentary debate?

• Provide further arguments in favor of the motion

• Rebuts arguments made by the other side

• Defines the motion

• Summarizes the entire debate

What is the role of the closing opposition in a British Parliamentary debate?

• Provide further arguments in favor of the motion

• Summarizes the entire debate

• Rebuts arguments made by the other side

• Defines the motion

What is the time limit for each speaker in a British Parliamentary debate?

• 10 minutes

• 7 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 15 minutes

What are short statements or questions that the opposite side can use to challenge the speaker in a British Parliamentary debate?

• Points of information (POIs)

• Protected time

• Rebuts

• Digital devices

What is the head judge called in a British Parliamentary debate?

• Leader of Opposition

• Deputy Prime Minister

• Prime Minister

• Chair

How much time do teams have to prepare their arguments if the motion is revealed just before the debate in a British Parliamentary debate?

• 5 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes