WorksheetsQuiz Session - Asian Parliamentary Debate Mechanism (MyPSA)
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
There are 2 opposing teams that will be debating on a certain issue or topic, which composed of the government and opposition team. How many members are there in each side of the team?
2
3
4
5
What is the role of deputy prime minister (DPM) of the government team in a debate?
Makes an issue-based rebuttal of the opposition's case and summarizes the case of the government.
Opens the debate, defines the motion and advances arguments.
Refute at first instance the case of the opposition, re-establish the government's claim, and advance arguments.
Rebuilds the case presented by the head of opposition and act as a communicator between the opposition and the government.
In an actual Asian parliamentary debate, how long is each speaker provided to deliver their constructive speeches based on alternating order?
5 minutes
7 minutes
10 minutes
12 minutes
A Point of Information (POI) is a short interjection of 15 seconds that can be a question, a statement, a rebuttal, an argument or a clarification and can be offered without any limiting amount by the opposing side.
True
False
Which of the following is/are TRUE about Point of Information (POI)?
I & II
II & III
I, II & IV
II, III & IV
Once a POI is raised and approved by the targeted speaker, he/she:
Must provide a clear and succinct reply immediately to that POI before continuing his/her speech.
Have the option to attempt the POI at any point during his/her speech, as long as it is eventually answered.
Which of the following is included in the criteria of Matter to assess the performance of debate?
I
II, IV
II, III, IV
I, II, III, IV
Which one is not the speaker role in the Government?
Prime Minister (PM)
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM)
Deputy Leader of Opposition
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) can introduce the 2nd and 3rd argument.
True
False
The following statements describe the role of the Leader of Opposition, except?
Rebut Prime Minister's argument
Give framework for opposition case
Rebut rebuttals to LO arguments
Agree or disagree with context/parameters of debate
One of the roles of Government Whip is to provide a deeper level of analysis for previous arguments and rebuttals.
True
False
Role of Opposition Whip is
Reassert Opposition stand and case
Rebut rebuttals to DPM and PM arguments
Rebut Deputy Leader of Opposition, and Leader of Opposition
Brief summary of an entire case of Government
Who should do “Reply Speech”?
1st speaker only from each bench
2nd speaker only from each bench
1st and 3rd speakers from each bench
Either 1st or 2nd speaker from each bench
Which one of the following is the CORRECT speaking order?
PM > LO > DPM > DLO > GW > OW > OR > GR
PM > DLO > DPM > LO > GW > OW > OR > GR
PM > LO > GW > DLO > DPM > OW > OR > GR
PM > LO > DPM > DLO > GW > OW > OR > GR
How long is the duration given for Opposition reply (OR) and Government reply (GR) during reply speech?
5 minutes
7 minutes
6 minutes
4 minutes
All the team members can make new argument, EXCEPT?
Prime Minister and Opposition Leader
Government Whip and Opposition Whip
Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Opposition
Government Reply and Opposition Reply
Which one of the following statements is WRONG regarding Government Reply (GR) speech and Opposition Reply (OR) speech?
Speak for 4 minutes
Cannot accept Points of Information
Can make new arguments, rebuttals, examples or analysis
Must only compare and analyze things that have already been said in the debate
