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Debate Final Review

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a statement which can be reasonably supported or opposed.
a)
Resolution
b)
Status Quo
c)
Rebuttal
d)
Refutation
2.
the team speaks in favor of the resolution and a significant change in policy
a)
Affirmative 
b)
Negative
c)
Refutation
d)
Status Quo
3.
the team speaks against adopting the proposition - argues for the status quo. 
a)
Affirmative
b)
Negative
c)
Rebuttal
d)
Refutation
4.
the policy that is currently in place
a)
Status Quo
b)
Resolution
c)
Cross-Examinatio
d)
Presumption
5.
These speeches lay out the team's most important arguments supporting/opposing the resolution.
a)
Constructive
b)
Refutation
c)
Cross-Examination
d)
Rebuttal
6.
These speeches extend and apply arguments that have already been made rather than make new arguments.
a)
Rebuttal
b)
Refutation
c)
Constructive
d)
Presumption
7.
the part of the argument where a speaker counters (argues against) opposing points of view
a)
Refutation
b)
Rebuttal
c)
Constructive
d)
Burden of Proof
8.
gives one side the chance to question their opponent in order to clarify the argument/evidence presented & demonstrate flaws in the opponent's argument.
a)
Cross-Examination
b)
Presumption
c)
Rebuttal
d)
Refutation
9.
The present system or status quo is "innocent' until the affirmative proves that it needs to be changed.
a)
Presumption
b)
Burden of Proof
c)
Resolution
d)
Status Quo
10.

In a policy debate, this team speaks first

a)

Affirmative

b)

Negative

11.

an argument used to support your position in a debate

a)

contention

b)

rebuttal

c)

refutation

d)

presumption

12.

Which of the following is a correctly worded resolution for a policy debate?

a)

Resolved: The Religious Freedom Restoration Act should be repealed.

b)

Resolved: The the Indiana General Assembly should repeal the Religious Freedom Restoration Act

c)

The Indiana General Assembly should repeat the Religious Freedom Restoration Act

d)

Resolved: That the Indiana General Assembly should not repeal the Religious Freedom Restoration Act

13.

Defining the terms of the resolution is important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

a)

to set the boundaries for the debate

b)

to challenge your opponent's understanding

c)

to understand how the resolution may be interpreted

d)

to prepare you to research and debate the resolution

14.

The three stock issues in a policy debate are

a)

Need, Status Quo, Practicality

b)

Need, Practicality, Definitions

c)

Need, Practicality, Desirability

d)

Need, Practicality, Policy

15.

Which stock issues argues either that a change is necessary or that the status quo is enough?

a)

Need

b)

Practicality

c)

Desirability

d)

Policy

16.

Which stock issue addresses whether the proposed change will do what the affirmative teams says it will do?

a)

Need

b)

Practicality

c)

Desirability

d)

Policy

17.

Which stock issue addresses whether benefits will occur as a result of the proposal?

a)

Need

b)

Practicality

c)

Desirability

d)

Policy

18.

The 1st Constructive Speeches of both the affirmative and negative contain which of the following parts?

a)

Introduction, Definition of Terms, Need

b)

Introduction, Definition of Terms, Desirability

c)

Introduction, Plan, Desirability, Practicality

d)

Introduction, Need, Desirability, Practicality.

19.

a two person debate in which one speaker argues the affirmative side and the other the negative side of the resolution

a)

Lincoln-Douglas debate

b)

policy debate

c)

cross-examination

d)

burden of proof

20.

a four-person debate in which a team of two argue the affirmative side and the other team the negative side

a)

policy debate

b)

Lincoln-Douglas debate

c)

contention

d)

cross-examination

21.

The 2nd Constructive Speeches of the affirmative and negative contain which of the following parts?

a)

Need, Desirability, Practicality, Conclusion

b)

Desirability, Practicality, Conclusion

c)

Definition of Terms, Need, Desirability. Conclusion

d)

Definition of Terms, Practicality, Conclusion

22.

All of the following are included in the introduction of the 1st Constructive Speech EXCEPT

a)

a persuasive attention-getter to encourage the audience to listen

b)

a statement of the resolution

c)

a definition of terms of the resolution

d)

a statement of the speaker’s position on the resolution.

23.

Based on the description, identify the policy debate speech

This is a pre-prepared speech which outlines the main arguments in opposition to the resolution. It is not expected to directly answer the arguments made in the 1st Affirmative Constructive. The speech should contain the very best arguments in opposition of the resolution. These are the arguments the negative will defend throughout the debate.

a)

1st Affirmative Constructive

b)

1st Negative Constructive

c)

2nd Affirmative Constructive

d)

2nd Negative Constructive

24.

Based on the description, identify the policy debate speech

This is also a pre-prepared speech which presents that second half of the affirmative team's case in support of the resolution. It is not expected to directly answer the arguments made in the 1st Negative Constructive. The speech should contain the very best arguments in favor of the resolution. These are arguments the affirmative will defend throughout the debate.

a)

1st Affirmative Constructive

b)

1st Negative Constructive

c)

2nd Affirmative Constructive

d)

2nd Negative Constructive

25.

Based on the description, identify the policy debate speech.

The last pre-prepared speech of the debate, this speech presents the second half of the negative's team case in opposition to the resolution and in support of the status quo. It is not expected to directly answer the arguments made by the Affirmative team. The speech should contain the very best arguments in opposition of the resolution. These are the arguments the negative will defend throughout the debate.

a)

1st Affirmative Constructive

b)

1st Negative Constructive

c)

2nd Affirmative Constructive

d)

2nd Negative Constructive

26.

Based on the description, identify the policy debate speech

This speech delivered by the 2AC speaker, begins to "run the debate" for the affirmative case. The 2AC speaker starts with the Need Stock Issue, reiterating the affirmative's argument, telling what the opposition did to disprove it, and then giving more evidence to reestablish it. The 2AC speaker may continue on to the next stock issue, Practicality, if time allows. Any issues not addressed are the responsibility of the 1AC speaker.

a)

1st Negative Rebuttal

b)

1st Affirmative Rebuttal

c)

2nd Negative Rebuttal

d)

2nd Affirmative Rebuttal

27.

Based on the description, identify the policy debate speech.

The final speech of the debate, delivered by the 1AC speaker, continues to run the debate for the affirmative case. This is the last chance for either team to address their opponent's claims and rebuild their own. The 1AC speaker should begin with the stock issues not addressed in the 1st Negative Rebuttal, refuting the negative's arguments and rebutting their own.

a)

1st Negative Rebuttal

b)

1st Affirmative Rebuttal

c)

2nd Negative Rebuttal

d)

2nd Affirmative Rebuttal

28.

What does the opposing team do after each constructive speech?

a)

refutes the opposing arguments

b)

rebuilds their own arguments

c)

adds/corrects definitions of terms

d)

cross-examines their opponent

29.

In a policy debate, which team has the burden of proof?

a)

affirmative

b)

negative

30.

In a policy debate, which speeches are prepared ahead of time?

a)

constructive speeches

b)

cross-examination questions

c)

rebuttals

31.

What is the main type of proposition encountered in team debate?

a)

policy

b)

affirmative

c)

fact

d)

value

32.

The affirmative team does all of the following EXCEPT

a)

has the burden of proof

b)

agrees with the status quo

c)

advocates for change

d)

presents a plan

33.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the status quo?

a)

The status quo means "the way things are done right now."

b)

The status quo is defended by the affirmative team in a debate.

c)

The status quo is defended by the negative team in a debate.

d)

The status quo refers to the changes proposed by the affirmative.

34.

L-D debates are named for

a)

Lincoln and Davidson

b)

Lyndon and Douglas

c)

Lyndon and Delano

d)

Lincoln and Douglas

35.

Unlike a policy debate resolution, an L-D resolution

a)

argues a proposition of fact

b)

argues a proposition of value

c)

argues a proposition of policy

36.

In both a policy and L-D debate, what is the correct order of speeches?

a)

constructive, cross-examination, refutation

b)

constructive, rebuttal, refutation, cross-examination

c)

rebuttal, cross-examination, constructive

d)

constructive, cross-examination, rebuttal

37.

In both a policy and L-D debate, the constructive speech accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT

a)

presents the speaker’s primary arguments

b)

provides support for those arguments

c)

addresses the arguments of the opposition

d)

provides credible sources for evidence

38.

The section of a bill that proposes reasonable fines or penalties related to the bill

a)

Administration

b)

Provisions – Eligibility

c)

Justification of Funding

d)

Penalties

39.

The section of a bill that identifies the agency or department of the government responsible for implementing the legislation

a)

Administration

b)

Terms and Benefits

c)

Authorization and Appropriations

d)

Provisions – Eligibility

40.

The section of the bill that those who are eligible to benefit from the legislation

a)

Terms and Benefits

b)

Provisions – Eligibility

c)

Purposes

d)

Justification for Funding

41.

Based on the text, identify the section of the bill.


(1.) To decrease the number of individuals that die while waiting on the transplant list.

(2.) To give incentive for more people to donate their organs.

(3.) To support families and loved ones of those who donate organs.

(4.) To reward those who give such an ultimate gift.

a)

Purposes

b)

Provisions – Eligibility

c)

Terms and Benefits

d)

Administration

42.

Based on the text, identify the section of the bill.

The money for the program would come from The Indiana Department of Health and the Indiana Donor Network.


a)

Administration

b)

Authorization of Appropriations

c)

Justification for Funding

d)

Penalties

43.

According to Roberts Rules of Order, to introduce new business, you say

a)

“Point of information”

b)

“I move that . . .

c)

“I move we take from the table. . .”

d)

“I move the previous question”

44.

For which of the following actions can you interrupt the speaker?

a)

Introduce business

b)

End debate

c)

Amend a motion

d)

Request information

45.

Which of the following actions is debatable?

a)

Amend a motion

b)

End debate

c)

Adjourn a meeting

d)

Request information

46.

Which of the following actions does not require a vote?

a)

Adjourn a meeting

b)

End debate

c)

Request Information

d)

Suspend further consideration of something

47.

To end debate on a motion, you say,

a)

“I call for division of the house”

b)

“I move the previous question”

c)

“I move we take from the table. . .”

d)

“I move that we adjourn”

48.

The voice vote sounds close and may not have gone your way. You say,

a)

“I call for division of the house”

b)

“Point of information”

c)

“Point of order”

d)

“I move the previous question”

49.

During debate you have a question. You say,

a)

“Point of privilege”

b)

“Point of order”

c)

“Point of information”

d)

“I move the previous question”

50.

All of the following actions are amendable except

a)

Adjournment

b)

Introducing business

c)

Requests for information

d)

Asking for vote by actual count

51.

Which of the following actions requires a 2/3, not a majority, vote to pass?

a)

Adjournment

b)

Amending a motion

c)

Introducing business

d)

Ending debate

52.

You wish to end the meeting. You say,

a)

“I move that we adjourn”

b)

“I move that we recess until. . .”

c)

“I move that we table it”

d)

“I move that we postpone this matter until. . .”

53.

In a Problem-Solving Group Discussion, which is the correct order of steps?

a)

Define the problem, identify the causes, brainstorm possible solutions, establish criteria for solutions, evaluate solutions and select best option

b)

Define the problem, identify the causes, establish criteria for solutions, brainstorm possible solutions evaluate solutions and select best option

c)

Define the problem, establish criteria for solutions, identify the causes, brainstorm possible solutions evaluate solutions and select best option

d)

Define the problem, identify the causes, brainstorm possible solutions, evaluate solutions and select best option

54.

Based on the question(s) or statement(s), identify the problem-solving step


What is the exact nature of each solution? How would it correct the problem?

a)

Brainstorm Possible Solutions

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Establish the Criteria for Solutions

d)

Evaluate Solutions and Select the Best Option

e)

Identify the Causes of the Problem

55.

Based on the question(s) or statement(s), identify the problem-solving step


How often does the problem occur? Who tends to be involved with the problem most often?

a)

Brainstorm Possible Solutions

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Establish the Criteria for Solutions

d)

Evaluate Solutions and Select the Best Option

e)

Identify the Causes of the Problem

56.

Based on the question(s) or statement(s), identify the problem-solving step


The solution should be one that. . .

a)

Brainstorm Possible Solutions

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Establish the Criteria for Solutions

d)

Evaluate Solutions and Select the Best Option

e)

Identify the Causes of the Problem

57.

Based on the question(s) or statement(s), identify the problem-solving step


Why is this happening?

a)

Brainstorm Possible Solutions

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Establish the Criteria for Solutions

d)

Evaluate Solutions and Select the Best Option

e)

Identify the Causes of the Problem

58.

Based on the question(s) or statement(s), identify the problem-solving step


How can the problem be solved?

a)

Brainstorm Possible Solutions

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Establish the Criteria for Solutions

d)

Evaluate Solutions and Select the Best Option

e)

Identify the Causes of the Problem

59.

Based on the question(s) or statement(s), identify the problem-solving step


How well does this solution satisfy the criteria? Would a combination of solutions be best?

a)

Brainstorm Possible Solutions

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Establish the Criteria for Solutions

d)

Evaluate Solutions and Select the Best Option

e)

Identify the Causes of the Problem

60.

In Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, which is the correct order of steps?

a)

Attention, Need, Visualization, Satisfaction, Action

b)

Attention, Need, Satisfaction, Visualization, Action

c)

Attention, Satisfaction, Need, Visualization, Action

d)

Attention, Satisfaction, Visualization, Need, Action

61.

Based on the excerpt, identify the Monroe’s Motivated Sequence step


Hi, it's Vince from Shamwow, you'll be saying wow every time. It's like a shammy, it's like a towel, it's like a sponge. A regular towel doesn't work wet, this works wet or dry.

a)

Action

b)

Attention

c)

Need

d)

Satisfaction

e)

Visualization

62.

Based on the excerpt, identify the Monroe’s Motivated Sequence step


But if you call now, within the next twenty minutes cause we can't do this all day, we'll give you a second set absolutely free. So that's eight Shamwows for $19.95. It comes with a ten year warranty, here's how to order.

a)

Action

b)

Attention

c)

Need

d)

Satisfaction

e)

Visualization

63.

Based on the excerpt, identify the Monroe’s Motivated Sequence step


Now we're gonna do this in real time, look at this, put it on the spill, turn it over without putting any pressure, 50% of the cola...right there The other 50% the color starts to come up no other towels' gonna do that. It acts like a vacuum, and look at this virtually dry on the bottom. See what I’m telling ya Shamwow you'll be saying wow every time.

a)

Action

b)

Attention

c)

Need

d)

Satisfaction

e)

Visualization

64.

Based on the excerpt, identify the Monroe’s Motivated Sequence step


This is for the house

The Car

The Boat

The RV

Shamwow holds 12 times its weight in liquid.

Why do you want to work twice as hard? It doesn't drip, doesn't make a mess, wring it out. You wash it in the washing machine.

a)

Action

b)

Attention

c)

Need

d)

Satisfaction

e)

Visualization

65.

Based on the excerpt, identify the Monroe’s Motivated Sequence step


I can't live without it, I just love it! Oh my gosh I don't even buy paper towels anymore. If you're gonna wash your cars or any other vehicle, you'll be out of your mind not to own one of these. All I can say is SHAM! WOW!

a)

Action

b)

Attention

c)

Need

d)

Satisfaction

e)

Visualization

66.

In a policy debate, which team speaks last?

a)

Affirmative

b)

Negative

67.

Based on the description, identify the policy debate speech


This is a pre-prepared speech that provides the primary affirmative arguments in favor of the resolution. It is important that the constructive speech be carefully planned. The speech should contain the very best arguments in favor of the resolution. These are the arguments the affirmative will defend throughout the debate.

a)

1st Affirmative Constructive

b)

1st Negative Constructive

c)

2nd Affirmative Constructive

d)

2nd Negative Constructive

68.

In order to “run the debate,” a speaker does all of the following EXCEPT

a)

talk about points brought up by the opponent

b)

take the offensive

c)

reiterate each argument point by point

d)

close with a summary

69.

In which speech do you rebuild your side’s case?

a)

the affirmative

b)

the constructive

c)

the rebuttal

d)

. the refutation