Debate terms
Facts about Mrs. Laufer
Debate events
Famous people who were on the debate team
Famous legal cases
100
The accepted rules that are followed during a government meeting or assembly.
What is the parliamentary procedure?
100
How many children does Mrs. Laufer have?
What is 3 children?
100
Typically appeals to individuals who like to debate, but prefer a one-on-one format as opposed to a team or group setting. Students prepare cases and then engage in an exchange of cross-examinations and rebuttals in an attempt to convince a judge that they are the better debater in the round.
What is a Lincoln-Douglas Debate (LD)
100
An American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor. She is best known for her talk show. She has a net worth of 3 billion USD according to Forbes.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
100
Separate schools are not equal - public schools must admit children of all races.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
200
Proving something to be incorrect.
What is a refute?
200
How many years has Mrs. Laufer been teaching at Spanish River?
What is 3 years?
200
As a team event, students who compete need to be able to work well with a partner. Balanced teams, both in terms of preparation before debates and contributions within a debate, helps provide a competitive advantage during tournaments. Topics are based on current event topics.
What is a Public Forum Debate?
200
American actor and comedian. Primarily a comedic leading actor in films, his accolades include nominations for three Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He stared is grown-ups, just got with it, happy Gilmore, and many other films.
Who is Adam Sandler?
200
Established the doctrine of judicial review
What is Marbury v. Madison?
300
Going back and forth trying to persuade the people to vote for or against the bill.
What is an argument?
300
What is Mrs. Laufer's true profession?
Lawyer (civil rights and employment discrimination)
300
is like a simulation of the real United States legislature. A group of 10-25 students, called a Chamber, will compete in a legislative session. A series of bills and resolutions will be proposed by students from various schools.
What is a congressional debate?
300
37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974.
Who is Richard Nixon?
300
landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling that racial segregation laws did not violate the U.S. Constitution as long as the facilities for each race were equal in quality, a doctrine that came to be known as "separate but equal".
What is Plessey v. Ferguson?
400
Order of the bills discussed.
What is the docket/agenda?
400
How many pets does Mrs. Laufer have?
4
2 dogs, 2 turtles
400
Students compete in a one-on-one format with limited prep time to prepare for the topic they are to debate. Students present arguments and engage in rebuttals, however, unlike other common debate events, students debate a number of topics, as opposed to a single topic for the entire tournament. Each round students are presented a unique resolution. They are given a minimum of thirty minutes to prepare for the round. The use of evidence is permitted, but not a focal point due to the limited time available to prepare a case for the round.
What is an extemporaneous debate?
400
Who is Kelsey Grammer?
400
Concluded that The President is not above the law.
What is U.S. v. Nixon?
500
This individual keeps time, keeps a list of motions called on, and is the person to ask permission from
Who is the presiding officer (PO)?
500
Where was Mrs. Laufer born?
Miami, Florida
500
is a three-on-three format. While a given team may consist of five members, only three students from a team participate in a given debate. Resolutions come in two types: prepared motions and impromptu motions. Teams will be assigned one of two sides in each round- either the government team proposing the motion or the opposition team advocating the rejection of the motion. Debaters present their position on a topic, refute their opponents, and respond to questions throughout the course of the debate.
What is a world schools debate?
500
An American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Nicknamed "the Boss", he has released 21 studio albums during a career spanning six decades, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. How wrote the son "Dancing In the Dark".
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
500
Police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?