Questioning in Congressional Debate

What is fundamental to all forms of academic debate according to Chapter 8?

• Constructive speeches

• Clash

• Dueling oratories

• The audience and judge

What is the purpose of debaters engaging one another's arguments?

• To extend the debate with more speeches

• To read prepared arguments

• To seek truth and enable the audience and judge to make an informed decision

• To change the structure of the debate

How long is the questioning period after the first affirmative and first negative speech in a Congressional Debate?

• One minute

• Two minutes

• Three minutes

• Four minutes

What are the two broad areas into which the goals of questioning during a debate round are divided?

• Communicative goals and argumentative goals

• Persuasive goals and informative goals

• Analytical goals and responsive goals

• Critical goals and interpretative goals

What should a speaker do first when recognized by the Presiding Officer (P.O.) before asking their question?

• Leap out of their seat

• Thank the P.O.

• Immediately launch into their question

• Address their question to the speaker with a title

According to the text, what is a sign of disrespect to the chamber during Congressional Debate questioning?

• Waiting for a reply before sitting down

• Sitting down or relaxing posture immediately after asking a question

• Standing up to ask a question

• Addressing the speaker with a title

What is one way debaters can maintain control during questioning in Congressional Debate?

• By moving toward each other

• By utilizing movement

• By delivering meek and barely audible answers

• By rolling their eyes at an answer they disagree with

What should debaters avoid doing in order to maintain control during a crossfire?

• Asking questions

• Letting their emotions get the better of them

• Utilizing movement

• Answering questions confidently

According to the text, what should speakers do when answering a question in Congressional questioning?

• Look at the person they are addressing throughout their answer

• Begin by addressing the answer to the questioner and finish by addressing the chamber as a whole

• Use aggressive movements to remain visible to judges

What is a key characteristic of challenging questions during questioning?

• They are collaborative in nature.

• They are meant to clarify the speaker's previous arguments.

• They help in establishing control of the debate.

• They are used to explore an idea before it has been explained.