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WorksheetsPolicy Debate Quiz
Total questions: 133
Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins
Imagine you're in a lively debate club meeting. Avery is gearing up to present the first argument. Who is responsible for presenting the affirmative's case in the 1AC?
First Affirmative (1AC)
First Negative (1NC)
Second Affirmative (2AC)
Second Negative (2NC)
Imagine you're in a lively debate club with Avery, Lily, and Jackson. Who steps up to deliver the first negative constructive speech?
First Affirmative (1AC)
First Negative (1NC)
Second Affirmative (2AC)
Second Negative (2NC)
Imagine you're in a heated debate! After Mason delivers a strong set of negative arguments in the 1NC, who steps up to counter with a rebuttal speech?
First Affirmative (1AC)
First Negative (1NC)
Second Affirmative (2AC)
Second Negative (2NC)
Imagine you're in a lively debate competition. After Charlotte passionately presents the affirmative's case and David counters in the 2AC, who steps up to deliver a sharp rebuttal addressing both Charlotte's and David's arguments?
First Affirmative (1AC)
First Negative (1NC)
Second Affirmative (2AC)
Second Negative (2NC)
Imagine you're in a thrilling debate club meeting with Luna, Ava, and Mason. What is the central topic or statement that everyone must argue for or against in this debate round?
Resolution
Affirmative (Aff)
Negative (Neg)
Plan
Imagine Avery and Charlotte are gearing up for a thrilling policy debate! Which team should Avery join if she wants to advocate for the resolution?
Resolution
Affirmative (Aff)
Negative (Neg)
Plan
During an exciting debate round, Mia and James are on the affirmative team. Luna, curious about their strategy, asks: 'What is the specific policy proposal that the affirmative team advocates for in the debate?'
Resolution
Affirmative (Aff)
Negative (Neg)
Plan
Imagine Ava and Aiden are debating in a championship. Ava, the affirmative, must demonstrate that her plan will effectively solve the problem addressed in the resolution. What is this burden called?
Solvency
Harms
Inherency
Topicality
Hey there! Michael, Nora, and Charlotte are debating in class. They're discussing what negative arguments highlight the problems or issues that exist under the status quo. Can you help them out?
Solvency
Harms
Inherency
Topicality
Hey there! Zoe and Liam are debating fiercely! Zoe argues that the issues raised by Liam might not even exist. What is this type of argument called?
Solvency
Harms
Inherency
Topicality
During a lively debate, Jackson argues that Harper's proposed plan doesn't align with the resolution's intended scope. What type of debate argument is Jackson making?
Advantages
Disadvantages (DAs)
Counterplan (CP)
Topicality
Charlotte and Benjamin are debating! What are the benefits or positive outcomes that Charlotte claims will result from adopting her plan?
Advantages
Disadvantages (DAs)
Counterplan (CP)
Topicality
Hey there, debate enthusiasts! Michael, Kai, and Abigail are preparing for their next big debate. They're pondering over what arguments could highlight potential pitfalls of the affirmative's plan. What are these negative arguments called?
Advantages
Disadvantages (DAs)
Counterplan (CP)
Topicality
During a heated debate, Scarlett and Arjun are on the negative team. They propose an alternative policy that competes with Hannah's affirmative plan. What is this policy called?
Advantages
Disadvantages (DAs)
Counterplan (CP)
Topicality
Imagine you're at a thrilling debate competition. Anika and Aiden are on one team, while William is on the opposing side. Suddenly, Anika steps up to challenge William's arguments. What is this intense period of the debate called, where team members like Anika can ask sharp questions to expose any weaknesses in the other team's arguments?
Cross-Examination (Cross-X)
Flow
Rebuttal
Extension
Charlotte is preparing for her debate competition. Can you help her identify what 'everything in the first affirmative constructive' typically includes?
case
plan
stock issues
advantage
Emma is discussing the present system in her debate class. What term best describes this?
case
status pro
status quo
advantage
Alright, quiz time! Priya, Emma, and Aria are debating, and they need to tackle the "stock issues". What exactly are these?
Keeping an eye on the stock market trends
All the positive outcomes expected from their debate plan
Key points they must convincingly argue to win the debate
Ensuring they have ample evidence for their arguments
Hey debaters! Let's dive into the Stock Issue of Inherency in Policy Debate. Maya thinks it's a tricky one!
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
In a lively debate club meeting, Benjamin raises a question about 'solvency'. What does he mean by that?
A debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
A debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
A debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
A barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
Elijah and Mia are debating intensely! What are they likely arguing about?
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
In a lively debate club meeting, Maya raises a question about 'topicality'. What does she mean by this?
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
Luna is curious about what the aff proposes to do to solve the status quo. Can you help her figure it out?
plan
counterplan
advantage
disadvantage
In a thrilling policy debate, who carries the burden of proof? Noah thinks it's the affirmative, while Nora believes it's the negative. Who is correct?
affirmative
negative
In a thrilling debate showdown, Jackson and Luna are facing off! Jackson argues that the negative must successfully refute all of the Aff's stock issues to claim victory. Luna, on the other hand, believes that refuting at least one is enough. Who is correct according to debate rules?
Jackson, because the negative must successfully refute all of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.
Luna, because the negative must successfully refute at least one of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.
Advantage Imagine Harper and Anika are debating in class. Harper argues that the advantage of their plan is the benefit it brings by solving a problem. For instance, she claims that increasing exploration of the ocean, as per Michael's plan, prevents pollution. Is Harper right in her argument?
True
False
In a lively debate, what is the most common argument that team Negative, often led by Anika, tends to run?
Topicality
Disadvantages
Hey there! Abigail, Nora, and Aiden are exploring the world of debate. They stumbled upon Kritiks. Can you help them identify which of the below elements are part of Kritiks?
Link: What is the affirmative doing that is so bad?
Impact: How is the affirmatives representations going to cause a problem?
Alternative: What we should do instead of the affirmative's plan.
Hey there! Can you help Lily, Mia, and Mason figure out which components are part of Disads? Check out the options below:
Uniqueness: This means that what is happening in the status quo is good. For instance, imagine China and the U.S.A. are currently collaborating. Lily thinks this cooperation is beneficial.
Link: The link explains how the disadvantage connects to the affirmative case. Mia found that China is eager to partner with the U.S. in ocean exploration.
Internal Link: This describes how the link leads to the impact. Mason wonders, if China feels left out, might they feel frustrated and alienated?
Impact: The impact is the negative outcome that could occur. For example, if the U.S.A. sidelines China, it might lead to a conflict, as Mia fears.
Let's dive into a debate challenge! Charlotte argues that topicality is the most common argument the negative runs. She points out that it must include the following elements:
Definition of the word the affirmative violates.
The violation taking place
The Limits or Standards the affirmative is violating
Two reasons (usually fairness and education) why you should vote for the negative, as explained by Benjamin.
Evelyn and Scarlett are debating! Evelyn, representing the affirmative, stands within a small circle known as the affirmative ground (the resolution). Scarlett, on the negative side, has the vast area outside of Evelyn's little circle. Who has more ground to cover?
True
False
Imagine you're in a debate team with Aria, Kai, and Avery. As the negative team, you can run arguments such as Disadvantages, Kritiks, Counterplans, etc..
True
False
What is the primary goal of a debate?
To present various performances
To persuade or convince an audience
To summarize a book
To entertain with jokes
Which of the following is a fundamental component of debating?
Dancing
Singing
Arguing a point
Painting
What does the term "rebuttal" mean in the context of a debate?
A summary of the arguments
A response to the opponent's arguments
The conclusion of the debate
The introduction of the debate
In a debate, what is the purpose of the opening statement?
To greet the audience
To present the main arguments
To thank the participants
To conclude the discussion
Which skill is most crucial for a debater?
Ability to draw
Ability to listen
Ability to run fast
Ability to cook
What is a "cross-examination" in a debate?
Discussing with teammates
Questioning the opponent's arguments
A break between sessions
Writing a summary
Which of the following best describes a debate?
A scripted play
A solo speech competition
An organized argument with rules
A casual conversation
What is typically the first step in preparing for a debate?
Choosing a comfortable outfit
Deciding the winner
Researching the topic
Celebrating with the team
Which of the following is false about debates?
Can be informal
Can be written
Can use logic
Can involve personal attacks on the opponent
Advantages
The fourth and final element of a plan-meet-need case, in which the affirmative shows how its plan solves the harms of the status quo.
The team that affirms the resolution. In policy debate, it is the team that must perform the action called for in the resolution by proposing a plan for change.
A plank of the affirmative plan that identifies the governmental body or bodies needed to enact and administer the plan.
Affirmative Team
The fourth and final element of a plan-meet-need case, in which the affirmative shows how its plan solves the harms of the status quo.
The team that affirms the resolution. In policy debate, it is the team that must perform the action called for in the resolution by proposing a plan for change.
A plank of the affirmative plan that identifies the governmental body or bodies needed to enact and administer the plan.
Agency
The fourth and final element of a plan-meet-need case, in which the affirmative shows how its plan solves the harms of the status quo.
The team that affirms the resolution. In policy debate, it is the team that must perform the action called for in the resolution by proposing a plan for change.
A plank of the affirmative plan that identifies the governmental body or bodies needed to enact and administer the plan.
Blocking Evidence
The process of organizing evidence into logical categories. All of the pieces of evidence that deal with one particular aspect of the debate topic are organized into an evidence block, either on sheets of paper in a file folder or on labeled index cards.
A burden that rests on the affirmative team to prove the case for change. Some theorists believe that the negative team also has a burden of proof if it chooses to present a counterplan.
A burden that rests on the negative team once the affirmative team has met its burden of proof.
An affirmative case type that focuses on the benefits of the affirmative plan rather than on the harms of the status quo.
Burden of Rebuttal
A burden that rests on the negative team once the affirmative team has met its burden of proof.
An affirmative case type that focuses on the benefits of the affirmative plan rather than on the harms of the status quo.
The first four speeches in a policy debate, in which each member of each team is given the chance to construct his or her arguments for the debate round.
The negative plan for change that provides an alternative to the affirmative plan but remains opposed to the resolution.
Comparative Advantages Case
An affirmative case type that focuses on the benefits of the affirmative plan rather than on the harms of the status quo.
The first four speeches in a policy debate, in which each member of each team is given the chance to construct his or her arguments for the debate round.
The negative plan for change that provides an alternative to the affirmative plan but remains opposed to the resolution.
The process of a questioner eliciting answers from a respondent. This process follows each Constructive Speech.
Constructive Speeches
The first four speeches in a policy debate, in which each member of each team is given the chance to construct his or her arguments for the debate round.
The negative plan for change that provides an alternative to the affirmative plan but remains opposed to the resolution.
The process of a questioner eliciting answers from a respondent. This process follows each Constructive Speech.
Based on mathematical structures; involves the process of reasoning from universal statements (or premises) that lead to certain truth when the structures are properly followed.
Counterplan
The negative plan for change that provides an alternative to the affirmative plan but remains opposed to the resolution.
The process of a questioner eliciting answers from a respondent. This process follows each Constructive Speech.
Based on mathematical structures; involves the process of reasoning from universal statements (or premises) that lead to certain truth when the structures are properly followed.
Usually the first element of the affirmative case, in which the affirmative offers dictionary definitions for the key terms of the resolution in an effort to define the topic for the round.
Cross-Examination
The process of a questioner eliciting answers from a respondent. This process follows each Constructive Speech.
Based on mathematical structures; involves the process of reasoning from universal statements (or premises) that lead to certain truth when the structures are properly followed.
Usually the first element of the affirmative case, in which the affirmative offers dictionary definitions for the key terms of the resolution in an effort to define the topic for the round.
The process of a questioner eliciting answers from a respondent. This process follows each Constructive Speech.
Definitions
Usually the first element of the affirmative case, in which the affirmative offers dictionary definitions for the key terms of the resolution in an effort to define the topic for the round.
Negative arguments that point out the harmful effects of adopting the affirmative plan. The disadvantage must be linked directly to the affirmative plan, be uniquely caused by the affirmative plan, and have a negative impact.
A rare occurrence in debate in which the judge does not award the ballot to either team.
The right of the affirmative to enact a plan without worrying about the possibility of it not being enacted because of todays political environment → Impact
T
F
most commonly used policy debate case format → Classify
True
False
Process of preparing evidence in advance for a debate → Brink
True
False
Any argument or policy case which fails to remain within the boundaries of the resolution → Mandates
True
False
The issues the affirmative needs to prove to make and maintain a prima face case → Significance
True
False
pieces of evidence
turn
cards
harm
cross-x
what the aff side does to cause bad things to happen
turn
link
brink
harm
collection of arguments supporting the resolution
case
negative
topicality
solvency
proof that the bad things won't happen in the status quo
link
harm
turn
brink
when arguments are summarized
rebuttal
prep-time
position
constructive
type of argument that states what the other team said is opposite
turn
harm
run
brink
what the aff side does to cause bad things to happen
link
harm
brink
turn
what the aff side does to cause bad things to happen
harm
turn
brink
link
proof that the bad things won't happen in the status quo
link
harm
brink
turn
when arguments are introduced
rebuttal
position
constructive
prep-time
The amount of time that you have to prepare
prep-time
advantage
constructive
rebuttal
burden of the negative in arguing a DA, impacts action in round
uniqueness
disadvantage
brink
inherency
the present system
affirmative
topicality
negative
status quo
proof that the bad things won't happen in the status quo
link
harm
brink
turn
barrier preventing the adoption of the plan in the status quo, cause absence of the resolution
inherency
uniqueness
advantage
disadvantage
The side that favors changing the status quo in order to conform to the resolution
Topicality
Affirmative
Disadvantages
Advantages
A claim and warrant
topicality
warrant
argument
refutation
Situation that something that could go either way
Impact
Kritik
claim
Brink
Offensive ways to attack
Off case
Debate
Resolution off Debate
Plan
Falls under the topic of the debate
Refutation
affirmative
topicality
Time frame
In order for the affirmative team to win, their plan must retain all of the stock issues, which are Harms, Inherency, Solvency, Topicality, and Significance. For the negative to win, they only need to prove that the affirmative fails to meet one of the stock issues.
True
False
Resolution
the proposition or subject offered to debate
refers to the reasonable interpretation and limits of the resolution
the argument presented is pertinent to the resolution in spirit or literally, it is topical
the current state of affairs, the present system
Spirit of the Resolution
the current state of affairs, the present system
the argument presented is pertinent to the resolution in spirit or literally, it is topical
the proposition or subject offered to debate
refers to the reasonable interpretation and limits of the resolution
Affirmative
the argument presented is pertinent to the resolution in spirit or literally, it is topical
the current state of affairs, the present system
arguing in favor of the resolution
the side that opposes the resolution
Negative
arguing in favor of the resolution
refers to the reasonable interpretation and limits of the resolution
the side that opposes the resolution
the proposition or subject offered to debate
Contention
claims made for or against the resolution – usually stated in one declarative sentence
rebuilds arguments after attacks, refutes arguments of the opposing team, and summarizes the debate
the key points in a debate that are crucial to the outcome, reasons why the judge should give the decision to a team
a concept, standard, or ideal that makes a judgment; used in LD debate
A person who are unfamiliar with debate theory; your average person off the street
Lay Judges
Ballot
Time Signals
Ballot
Ad hominem fallacy
attacking a person rather than the argument
claiming that something is true because of popular belief
Ad populum fallacy
attacking a person rather than the argument
claiming that something is true because of popular belief
Octo-Finals
Elimination rounds comprised of the top 16 debate teams/16 debaters
Elimination rounds comprised of the top 8 debate teams/debaters
Elimination rounds consisting of the top four debate teams/debaters
an elimination round involving the top two teams/debaters in debate
BYE
teams with equal records debate each other in order to determine which teams advance
a complete debate (at tournaments you have a minimum of 4 preliminary rounds
a round in which you don't compete; usually because there are an uneven number of teams/debaters.
an experienced judge’s educational philosophy, the model or view that guides their decision
an experienced judge’s educational philosophy, the model or view that guides their decision - what they deem important in a round and what they do not want to see or hear
Lay Judges
Judging Paradigms
everything in the first affirmative constructive
stock issues
case
plan
advantage
the present system
case
status quo
status pro
advantage
The "stock issues" are...
watching the stock market
things the aff must be able to prove
all the good things that should happen as a result of the aff's plan
making sure you have enough evidence
The Stock Issue of Inherency in Policy Debate.
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
solvency
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
harms
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
topicality
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)
what the aff proposes to do to solve the status quo
disadvantage
counterplan
advantage
plan
Who has the burden of proof in a policy debate?
negative
affirmative
What is the burden of refutation?
The negative must successfully refute all of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.
The negative must successfully refute at least one of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.
CROSS-EXAMINATION
TIME USED TO GET READY TO SPEAK
QUESTIONING AN OPPONENT
SPEECH FOR BUILDING ARGUMENTS
SPEECH FOR CLARIFYING, EXTENDING, ANSWERING, AND TELLING THE JUDGE WHY YOU WIN
CONSTRUCTIVE
TIME USED TO GET READY TO SPEAK
QUESTIONING AN OPPONENT
SPEECH FOR BUILDING ARGUMENTS
SPEECH FOR CLARIFYING, EXTENDING, ANSWERING, AND TELLING THE JUDGE WHY YOU WIN
REBUTTAL SPEECH
TIME USED TO GET READY TO SPEAK
QUESTIONING AN OPPONENT
SPEECH FOR BUILDING ARGUMENTS
SPEECH FOR CLARIFYING, EXTENDING, ANSWERING, AND TELLING THE JUDGE WHY YOU WIN
PREP TIME
TIME USED TO GET READY TO SPEAK
QUESTIONING AN OPPONENT
SPEECH FOR BUILDING ARGUMENTS
SPEECH FOR CLARIFYING, EXTENDING, ANSWERING, AND TELLING THE JUDGE WHY YOU WIN
If a debater does not answer an argument right away, that is called:
Mis-Direction
Strategic Choice
Dropped Argument
Opportunity Cost
A string of arguments that tell a specific story is called a:
Strategy
Case or Position
Cross-Examination
Rebuttal
Which comes first in a debate round
CONSTRUCTIVE SPEECH
CROSS-EXAMINATION
REBUTTAL SPEECH
PREPARATION TIME
What two speeches make up the negative block
2NC and 2NR
1NC and 1NR
2NC and 1NR
1NC and 2NR
The topic or claim being debated.
Resolution
Refutation
Rebuttal Speeches
Reasoning
The process of attacking an opponent's arguments. A organized attack on opponents' arguments.
Resolution
Refutation
Rebuttal Speeches
Reasoning
Speeches in debate that challenge and defend arguments introduced in constructive speeches.
Resolution
Refutation
Rebuttal Speeches
Reasoning
Using analysis to connect the evidence to the claim.
Reasoning
Rebuttal Speeches
Refutation
Resolution
Argues against the resolution and the affirmative team's arguments. States the claims that support their position, provides evidence and reasoning, and refutes the affirmatives' arguments.
Negative Team
Judges
Flowing
Fallacy
Individuals who listen to debate, decide the winner, rank debate competitors, and ensure that the experience is educational for all participants in a debate competition.
Negative Team
Judges
Fallacy
Flowing
Taking notes during a debate in order to keep a record of what's been said and prepare for refutations and cross examinations.
Flowing
Fallacy
Judging
Mental Notes
Bad or erroneous reasoning that results in an unsound argument.
Fallacy
Flowing
Judges
Negative Team
Evidence from an expert or other external source not including the debater, such as author, researcher, witness, etc.
Testimonial Evidence
Statistics
Personal or Anecdotal Evidence
Measurements, numbers and percentages
Testimonial Evidence
Statistics
Personal or Anecdotal Evidence
First-hand experiences or observations from the debater.
Testimonial evidence
Statistics
Personal or Anecdotal Evidence
A speech that presents a debater's basic arguments for or against the resolution.
Debate
Cross Examination
Constructive Speech
Claim
Controversial statement that a debater supports or refutes with evidence and reasoning. Must have 2 sides.
Debate
Cross Examination
Constructive Speech
Claim
Using evidence and reasoning to support claims.
Argument / Argumentation
Affirmative Team
Negative Team
Argues in favor of the resolution. Team is responsible for introducing the resolution with relevant definitions, listing the claims that support their argument along with evidence and reasoning, and refuting the other team's arguments.
Affirmative Team
Negative Team
A debate has... (select all that apply to make the statement true)
structure
no format
judges
facts and statistics
unsupported claims
What does NOT win a debate?
supporting facts
unconvincing delivery
logical arguments
clear reasoning
How will debate help you in your life? (Check all that apply.)
being a critical thinker
be a sore loser
be humble and gracious
be a better reader, writer, researcher
creatively solve problems
The affirmative argues
against the resolution
not in favor of the resolution
for the resolution
The negative argues
against the resolution
in favor of the resolution
for the resolution
Which is an appropriately worded resolution?
Should FCPS require students to do homework?
FCPS should not require homework.
Why FCPS should not require homework.
FCPS students should not be required to do homework?
Which of these is NOT part of the debate process?
finding a topic
researching your topic
delivering a speech on the fly
practicing your speech
preparing for the rebuttal
Which statements are NOT claims? (select all that apply)
I prefer school uniforms.
Animal tesing should be prohibited.
I would love it if my school banned homework.
Eliminating snack vending machines will improve student health.
Reasons... (select all that apply)
are not needed in a debate.
should have evidence to back them up.
provide support for your claims.
Evidence should NOT be...
facts and statistics
current
taken from unreliable sources
Agrees with the topic (resolution) that is up for debate...
affirmative
negative
A rebuttal... (check all that make the statement true)
is when you disprove your opponents' claims.
is your chance to re-read your speech.
is when you find flaws in your opponent's arguments.
is something you have time to prepare for before and during the debate.
