Debate Concepts Quiz

What is the statement to be debated in a debate called?

• Status Quo

• Affirmative

• Resolution

• Negative

Who defends the Resolution in a debate?

• Negative

• Affirmative

• Status Quo

• Burden of Proof

What is another name for the Resolution in a debate?

• Status Quo

• Proposition

• Negative

• Affirmative

What is required for both sides to win more points in a debate?

• More evidence

• More arguments

• More points than you lose

• More time

What do "advantages" refer to in a debate context?

• Number of arguments supporting your side

• Number of arguments against your side

• Staying on topic

• Asking questions

What is a "constructive" speech in a debate?

• A speech that builds your case

• A speech that tears down your opponent's case

• A speech that asks questions

• A speech that stays on topic

What is the format of a Debate of Value?

• 1 vs. 1

• 2 vs. 2

• 6 vs. 6

• ∞

Which debate is known as the Lincoln-Douglas Debate?

• Debate of Value

• Debate of Fact

• Debate of Policy

• Parliamentary Debate

What is another name for a Parliamentary Debate?

• Congressional Debate

• Mock Trial

• Public Forum Debate

• Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Which debate type is known as Policy Debate?

• Debate of Policy

• Debate of Fact

• Debate of Value

• Legal Debate