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Quiz Battle 1

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)

Attitudinal Barriers

1.

a settled way of thinking or feeling prevents the plan right now

b)

Legislative Barriers

2.

there are laws in place that prevent the plan right now

c)

Existential Barriers

3.

there are some other real barriers that prevents the plan right now

2.
everything in the first affirmative constructive
a)
case
b)
plan
c)
stock issues
d)
advantage
3.
the present system
a)
case
b)
status pro
c)
status quo
d)
advantage
4.

The "stock issues" are...

a)

watching the stock market

b)

all the good things that should happen as a result of the aff's plan

c)

things the aff must be able to prove

d)

making sure you have enough evidence

5.

The Stock Issue of Inherency in Policy Debate.

a)

a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not

b)

a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution

c)

a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem

d)

a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)

6.
solvency
a)
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
b)
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
c)
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
d)
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better) 
7.
harms
a)
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
b)
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
c)
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
d)
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better) 
8.
topicality
a)
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
b)
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
c)
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
d)
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better) 
9.
what the aff proposes to do to solve the status quo
a)
plan
b)
counterplan
c)
advantage
d)
disadvantage
10.
Who has the burden of proof in a policy debate?
a)
affirmative
b)
negative
11.
What is the burden of refutation?
a)
The negative must successfully refute  all of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.
b)
The negative must successfully refute at least one of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.
12.

Advantage The advantage is the benefit the affirmative claims from solving their harm through their plan. For example, affirmatives could claim that increasing exploration of the ocean prevents pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

_______________is the most common argument the negative runs

a)

Topicality

b)

Disadvantages

14.

Which of the below are part of Kritiks?

a)

Link: What is the affirmative doing that is so bad?

b)

Impact: How is the affirmatives representations going to cause a problem?

c)

Alternative: What we should do instead of the affirmative's plan.

15.

Which of the below are part of Disads?

a)

Uniqueness: This means that what is happening in the status quo is good. Using China as an example, China and the U.S.A. are working together right now.

b)

Link: The link is how the disadvantage applies to the affirmative case. An example using China would be China wants to work with us exploring the ocean.

c)

Internal Link: This is how the link applies to the impact. For example, if China sees that we are excluding them, then they will be frustrated and alienated.

d)

Impact: The impact is the bad thing that is going to happen. The example is that if the U.S.A. excludes China, the U.S.A. might have a war with them.

16.

Topicality is the most common argument the negative runs. It has to include the following:

a)

Definition of the word the affirmative violates.

b)

The violation taking place

c)

The Limits or Standards the affirmative is violating

d)

Two reasons (usually fairness and education) why you should vote for the negative.

17.

(Mindset) Being negative can be really fun or it can be really awful. It depends on how you approach the round.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The affirmative has a little circle that is known as the affirmative ground (the resolution), the negative has all of the grounds outside of the little circle.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

As the negative team, you can run arguments such as Disadvantages, Kritiks, Counterplans, etc..

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Bias

a)

refers to when people take enforcing the law into their own hands – they become justice themselves.

b)

for the purpose of this affirmative it is a form of training that police must undergo that helps police recognize their implicit biases and learn how to over come them or work through them especially when they are working.

c)

refers to an attitude that we unknowingly have towards people or groups of people (often includes stereotypes)

d)

refers to individuals not giving an equal chance to ideas or groups because of a certain belief that is in conflict with the group or idea

21.

Implicit Bias

a)

refers to the level of trust and cooperation between local law enforcements and the community that they serve.

b)

refers to when people take enforcing the law into their own hands – they become justice themselves.

c)

for the purpose of this affirmative it is a form of training that police must undergo that helps police recognize their implicit biases and learn how to over come them or work through them especially when they are working.

d)

refers to an attitude that we unknowingly have towards people or groups of people (often includes stereotypes)

22.

Vigilantism

a)

refers to individuals not giving an equal chance to ideas or groups because of a certain belief that is in conflict with the group or idea

b)

refers to the level of trust and cooperation between local law enforcements and the community that they serve.

c)

refers to when people take enforcing the law into their own hands – they become justice themselves.

d)

the ability to understand and interact positively with people from multiple cultures.

23.

the ability to understand and interact positively with people from multiple cultures.

a)

Cooperative Federalism

b)

Vigilantism

c)

Community Police Relations

d)

Cultural Competence

24.

refers to when the federal government is trying to exercise a power that has been left to the people or the states.

a)

Cultural Competence

b)

Cooperative Federalism

c)

Bipartisan

d)

Federal Overreach

25.

an agreement between two separate parties that usually disagree on issues.

a)

Unopartisan

b)

Bipartisan

c)

Partisan

d)

Tripartisan

26.

Who is responsible for presenting the affirmative's case in the 1AC?

a)

First Affirmative (1AC)

b)

First Negative (1NC)

c)

Second Affirmative (2AC)

d)

Second Negative (2NC)

27.

Who delivers the first negative constructive speech?

a)

First Affirmative (1AC)

b)

First Negative (1NC)

c)

Second Affirmative (2AC)

d)

Second Negative (2NC)

28.

Who gives a rebuttal speech in response to the negative arguments presented in the 1NC?

a)

First Affirmative (1AC)

b)

First Negative (1NC)

c)

Second Affirmative (2AC)

d)

Second Negative (2NC)

29.

Who delivers a rebuttal speech that addresses the affirmative's case and the arguments made in the 2AC?

a)

First Affirmative (1AC)

b)

First Negative (1NC)

c)

Second Affirmative (2AC)

d)

Second Negative (2NC)

30.

What is the central topic or statement that debaters must argue for or against in a given debate round?

a)

Resolution

b)

Affirmative (Aff)

c)

Negative (Neg)

d)

Plan

31.

Which team in a policy debate advocates for the resolution?

a)

Resolution

b)

Affirmative (Aff)

c)

Negative (Neg)

d)

Plan

32.

What is the specific policy proposal that the affirmative team advocates for in the debate?

a)

Resolution

b)

Affirmative (Aff)

c)

Negative (Neg)

d)

Plan

33.

What is the affirmative's burden to demonstrate that their plan will effectively solve the problem or issue addressed in the resolution?

a)

Solvency

b)

Harms

c)

Inherency

d)

Topicality

34.

What are negative arguments that highlight the problems or issues that exist under the status quo?

a)

Solvency

b)

Harms

c)

Inherency

d)

Topicality

35.

What are negative arguments that question whether the problems or issues identified by the affirmative truly exist?

a)

Solvency

b)

Harms

c)

Inherency

d)

Topicality

36.

What is a debate argument made by the negative, claiming that the affirmative's plan does not fall within the bounds of what the resolution was intended to address?

a)

Advantages

b)

Disadvantages (DAs)

c)

Counterplan (CP)

d)

Topicality

37.

What are benefits or positive outcomes that the affirmative claims will result from the adoption of their plan?

a)

Advantages

b)

Disadvantages (DAs)

c)

Counterplan (CP)

d)

Topicality

38.

What are negative arguments that present potential negative consequences or drawbacks of the affirmative's plan?

a)

Advantages

b)

Disadvantages (DAs)

c)

Counterplan (CP)

d)

Topicality

39.

What is an alternative policy proposal presented by the negative team that competes with the affirmative's plan?

a)

Advantages

b)

Disadvantages (DAs)

c)

Counterplan (CP)

d)

Topicality

40.

What is a period during the debate when one team's members can ask questions of the other team's debaters to clarify their arguments or expose weaknesses?

a)

Cross-Examination (Cross-X)

b)

Flow

c)

Rebuttal

d)

Extension

41.
everything in the first affirmative constructive
a)
case
b)
plan
c)
stock issues
d)
advantage
42.
the present system
a)
case
b)
status pro
c)
status quo
d)
advantage
43.

The "stock issues" are...

a)

watching the stock market

b)

all the good things that should happen as a result of the aff's plan

c)

things the aff must be able to prove

d)

making sure you have enough evidence

44.

The Stock Issue of Inherency in Policy Debate.

a)

a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not

b)

a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution

c)

a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem

d)

a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better)

45.
solvency
a)
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
b)
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
c)
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
d)
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better) 
46.
harms
a)
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
b)
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
c)
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
d)
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better) 
47.
topicality
a)
a debate about whether the problem is harmful or not
b)
a debate about whether the aff's plan fits the resolution
c)
a debate about whether the aff's plan will solve the problem
d)
a barrier that keeps the problem of the debate stuck in the status quo (things aren't getting better) 
48.
what the aff proposes to do to solve the status quo
a)
plan
b)
counterplan
c)
advantage
d)
disadvantage
49.
Who has the burden of proof in a policy debate?
a)
affirmative
b)
negative
50.
What is the burden of refutation?
a)
The negative must successfully refute  all of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.
b)
The negative must successfully refute at least one of the Aff's stock issues in order to win the debate.
51.

Advantage The advantage is the benefit the affirmative claims from solving their harm through their plan. For example, affirmatives could claim that increasing exploration of the ocean prevents pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

_______________is the most common argument the negative runs

a)

Topicality

b)

Disadvantages

53.

Which of the below are part of Kritiks?

a)

Link: What is the affirmative doing that is so bad?

b)

Impact: How is the affirmatives representations going to cause a problem?

c)

Alternative: What we should do instead of the affirmative's plan.

54.

Topicality is the most common argument the negative runs. It has to include the following:

a)

Definition of the word the affirmative violates.

b)

The violation taking place

c)

The Limits or Standards the affirmative is violating

d)

Two reasons (usually fairness and education) why you should vote for the negative.

55.

The affirmative has a little circle that is known as the affirmative ground (the resolution), the negative has all of the grounds outside of the little circle.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

As the negative team, you can run arguments such as Disadvantages, Kritiks, Counterplans, etc..

a)

True

b)

False