WorksheetsAsian Parliamentary Debate Basics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A debate format in which there are two opposing sides, the Government and the Opposition, the speakers deliver their speech for 7 minutes, and POI's are allowed.
a)
British Parliamentary Debate
b)
Oregon Oxford Debate
c)
Asian Parliamentary Debate
d)
Policy Debate
2.
Who is/are the speaker/s allowed to deliver the reply speech of their side?
a)
3rd speaker (whip)
b)
2nd speaker (deputy)
c)
1st and 2nd speakers (prime/leader and deputy)
d)
2nd and 3rd speakers (deputy and whip)
3.
How many POI’s should the speaker accept during his/her constructive speech?
a)
5
b)
at least 1
c)
3
d)
2
4.
An element of Asian Parliamentary Debate that can be raised after the first minute and before the last minute of a constructive speech. It can be a question, a comment or a suggestion that should be stated in fifteen seconds.
a)
Points of Inquiry
b)
Points of Inspection
c)
Points of Interjection
d)
Points of Information
5.
This is the statement of judgment that identifies the central issue in the controversy.
a)
Topic
b)
Theme
c)
Issue
d)
Motion
6.
The speech of the Prime Minister establishes the ground work for the entire debate and delivers the most important ideas. Which of the following is not included in this speech?
a)
Definition of terms
b)
Significance of the debate
c)
Parameters/scope of the debate
d)
The reason why government side should win
7.
These speakers maintain the control and shape the eventual clashing points of the debate.
a)
Whips
b)
Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition
c)
Deputy speakers
d)
Adjudicators
8.
These speakers do not present new arguments. They present new rebuttals, examples, analysis, and defense of arguments that have already been made.
a)
Whips
b)
Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition
c)
Deputy speakers
d)
Adjudicators
9.
In this speech, the speaker convinces the adjudicators that they should win the debate by emphasizing their strong arguments.
a)
Reply speech
b)
Rebuttal speech
c)
Constructive speech
d)
Policy speech
10.
To be a great debater, it is important to __________.
a)
speak clearly, loudly, and with good emphasis
b)
think about what the other team will say against your argument
c)
learn a lot about your topic by researching it
d)
all of the above
11.
A POI can be in a question or statement form and should not take more than 25 seconds.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
12.
The judge decides which team has won the debate.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
13.
The judge must state the reasons for the decision.
a)
TRUE
b)
FLASE
14.
In an Asian Parliamentary debate, the audience may raise questions.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
15.
Assessment of manner is often subjective.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
16.
Third speakers and the reply speakers cannot introduce a new matter in the debate.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
17.
The opposition cannot challenge a definition even if it violates the rules stated.
a)
TRUE
b)
FLASE
18.
All members of the team are allowed to give POIs.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
19.
Only the first and second speakers are allowed to give the reply speech.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
20.
All the members of the opposition team may challenge the definition.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
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