Debate Structure and Responsibilities Quiz

What is the primary responsibility of the affirmative side in a debate?

• To provide rebuttals

• To ask questions during CX time

• To uphold the resolution by affirming and defending the topic

• To negate the resolution and prefer the status quo

How long is the constructive speech for the affirmative side?

• 13 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 3 minutes

What is the 'Negative block'?

• 8 minutes of prep time for each team

• 5 minute rebuttal speech

• 3 minute time period after each constructive speech

• 13 minute block of neg speaking time

What does 'Inherency' refer to in a debate?

• The solution to the harms presented

• The link that causes the harms

• The advantages of the affirmative plan

• The evidence presented in constructive speeches

Which type of inherency is described as a legal barrier preventing the harms from being solved?

• Structural

• Existential

• Attitudinal

• Solvency

What is the purpose of rebuttal speeches?

• To present new arguments

• To rely heavily on analysis and focus on important issues

• To ask questions of the person who just spoke

• To prepare for the next round

What is the 'Burden of proof' in a debate?

• The responsibility of the judge to make a decision

• The responsibility of the negative to show why the status quo is preferable

• The responsibility of the affirmative to show why status quo policies are insufficient

• The responsibility of both sides to present evidence

What does 'Solvency' refer to in a debate?

• The advantages of the affirmative plan

• The evidence presented in constructive speeches

• How the plan solves the harms

• The link that causes the harms

What is the purpose of cross-examination (CX) in a debate?

• To present new evidence

• To clarify arguments and challenge the opponent's case

• To summarize the debate

• To prepare for the next speech

Which type of speech is primarily focused on refuting the opponent's arguments?

• Constructive speech

• Rebuttal speech

• Cross-examination

• Closing statement