Debate Concepts Quiz

What is the role of the Affirmative/Pro team in a debate?

• To argue against the resolution

• To defend the present system

• To argue in favor of adopting the resolution

• To disprove the affirmative case

What does the Burden of Proof entail in a debate?

• Disproving the affirmative case

• Proving the resolution is true

• Defending the present system

• Building a case

What is the Burden of Rejoinder?

• The responsibility to prove the resolution

• The responsibility to disprove the affirmative case

• The responsibility to build a case

• The responsibility to defend the present system

What is the purpose of the Constructive speech in a debate?

• To directly attack opposing arguments

• To build a case

• To defend the present system

• To disprove the affirmative case

What are Contentions in a debate?

• Claims made for or against the resolution

• The first speech given by each debater

• The current state of affairs

• The proposition offered to debate

What is the role of the Negative/Con team in a debate?

• To argue in favor of adopting the resolution

• To defend the present system and argue against the resolution

• To build a case

• To prove the resolution is true

What is a Rebuttal in a debate?

• The first speech given by each debater

• Speech that rebuilds arguments after attacks

• Directly attacking the opposing teams’ arguments

• The proposition offered to debate

What does Refutation involve in a debate?

• Building a case

• Directly attacking the opposing teams’ arguments

• Defending the present system

• Proving the resolution is true

What is a Resolution in a debate?

• The current state of affairs

• The proposition or subject offered to debate

• The responsibility to disprove the affirmative case

• The first speech given by each debater

What does Status Quo refer to in a debate?

• The current state of affairs, the present system

• The responsibility to prove the resolution

• The first speech given by each debater

• Claims made for or against the resolution