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WorksheetsIntro to Debate Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
What makes a debate different from just arguing?
The judge, the resolution (topic), and the strict rules
The number of people involved
The length of the discussion
The use of loud voices
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why debate is different from arguing?
The judge
The resolution (topic)
The strict rules
The location of the debate
What is another term for the topic of a debate?
Resolution or the Resolved
Argument or the Argued
Statement or the Stated
Question or the Questioned
Which type of resolution involves debating whether something is true or false?
Fact
Value
Policy
Opinion
Which of the following is an example of a value resolution?
Global warming is a myth.
The Frankenmuth School district should allow student phones in classrooms.
Music education is more important than physical education.
Recycling should be mandatory.
What does a policy resolution debate?
Whether something is true or false
Which of two things is more important
Whether a rule or law should be implemented or changed
The history of a law
Which of the following is an example of a fact resolution?
Music education is more important than physical education.
The Frankenmuth School district should allow student phones in classrooms.
Global warming is a myth.
Recycling should be mandatory.
How many students are on each side in a Policy Debate?
2
3
4
1
What does the Affirmative side do in a Policy Debate?
Affirms (says yes to) the resolution
Negates (says no to) the resolution
Judges the debate
Asks questions only
What does the Negative side do in a Policy Debate?
Negates (says no to) the resolution
Affirms (says yes to) the resolution
Organizes the debate
Scores the debate
How many judges are present in a policy debate round?
At least one, maybe more
Exactly two
None
Exactly three
Which type of debate is described as a classic, one versus one, value debate?
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Legislative Debate
Public Forum Debate
Policy Debate
What is the main focus of a Legislative Debate?
A simulation of congress
Debating about current events
Debating about values
Debating about science
Which type of debate involves 2 vs 2 teams debating about current events with little research and preparation?
Public Forum Debate
Policy Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Legislative Debate
Which debate type is described as research heavy and involves 2 vs 2 debating about rules and law?
Policy Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Public Forum Debate
Legislative Debate
Which type of debate does Frankenmuth High School compete in against other schools?
Policy Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Public Forum Debate
Legislative Debate
What is the main focus of Policy Debate?
Persuasion for a general audience
Morality, philosophy, and values
Detailed plans, evidence, policy mechanics, and research-heavy arguments
Storytelling and humor
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of speeches in policy debate?
Constructive
Rebuttal
Cross Examination
Persuasive
What is the main purpose of the Constructive speech in policy debate?
Defending against arguments (defense)
Building arguments (offense)
Asking questions
Summarizing the debate
In policy debate, what does the Rebuttal speech focus on?
Building arguments
Defending against arguments
Asking questions
Giving closing statements
What does "CX" stand for in policy debate?
Constructive Exchange
Cross Examination
Critical Explanation
Closing Exercise
How many types of speeches does each person give in a policy debate?
Only one type
Two types
Three types
Four types
How many minutes is each constructive speech (1AC, 1NC, 2AC, 2NC) in the debate?
8 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
10 minutes
How long does each cross-examination (cx) period last in the debate?
3 minutes
5 minutes
8 minutes
10 minutes
How many minutes is each rebuttal speech (1NR, 1AR, 2NR, 2AR) in the debate?
5 minutes
3 minutes
8 minutes
10 minutes
How much shared PREP TIME does each team have to use throughout the debate?
8 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
10 minutes
Who determines the winning team at the end of a debate?
The judge
The audience
The debaters themselves
The coach
What is the best rank a debater can receive?
1
2
3
4
What is the best score you can receive in a round?
30
6
4
1
On which of the following can students tie?
Speaker points
Ranks
Both speaker points and ranks
Neither speaker points nor ranks
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 stock issues a judge uses to choose a winner?
Harm/Significance
Inherency
Feasibility
Solvency
What does the stock issue of "Inherency" require proof of?
That a problem exists
That the problem will continue if we don’t intervene
That the plan will solve the problem
That the plan is not a proper example of the resolution
Which stock issue involves negative proof that the plan will cause more problems than it solves?
Solvency
Disadvantages
Topicality
Harm/Significance
What does the stock issue of "Solvency" focus on?
Proof that a problem exists
Proof that the plan will solve the problem
Proof that the plan is not a proper example of the resolution
Negative proof that the plan will cause more problems than it solves
What does "Topicality" require proof of in a debate?
That a problem exists
That the plan will solve the problem
That the plan is not a proper example of the resolution
That the problem will continue if we don’t intervene
