Debate
An argument that leaves no ground for the other side to debate.
Abusive
What do you use to propose something that will become law?
Bill
What kind of fallacy is this? "If we allow students to chew gum in class, then soon they'll be eating candy, playing video games, and causing chaos. We can't let that happen!"
Slippery Slope
What kind of fallacy is this? "Everyone else in the class is bringing snacks to share. You should bring some too, or you'll feel left out."
Bandwagon
How many people are on a team in Public Forum Debate?
2
Who is the decision maker in a debate who is an unbiased third party?
Judge
What expresses Congress's opinion on passage?
Resolution
What kind of fallacy is this? "Tom says we should have more recess time, but he's not very good at sports, so why should we listen to him?"
Ad Hominem
What kind of fallacy is this? "I think it would be great if we had more time for outdoor games during recess. It would be fun and help us get more exercise." "But if we spend all our time playing games outside, we won't have any time left for learning! Do you want us to become dumb because we're not doing enough schoolwork?"
Straw Man
What is the difference between Crossfire and Grand Crossfire?
What is the term for admitting that the other side is correct on a point?
Concession
What is the term for the many options of legislation that will be chosen from for the agenda?
Docket
What kind of fallacy is this? "I don't like bananas because I tried one once and it was mushy. All bananas must be mushy!"
Hasty Generalization
What kind of fallacy is this? "Why are we even talking about the homework assignment? Shouldn't we be focusing on the fact that the classroom is too cold?"
Red Herring
What is the first part of a Public Forum Flow Sheet?
Constructive
What is the term for faulty reasoning that can be misleading or create an unsound argument?
What is the name for the chosen legislation for the session?
Agenda
What kind of fallacy is this? "Why did you steal Sally's pencil from her desk?"
Loaded Question
What kind of fallacy is this? "You have to eat your vegetables because I said so. And why did I say so? Because you have to eat your vegetables!"
Circular Argument
What follows the rebuttal on a Public Forum Flow Sheet?
Defense
Who argues in favor of the resolution?
Affirmative
Which rule states that participants who have spoken the least number of times have priority?
Precedence
What kind of fallacy is this? "You can't tell me not to talk in class! I've seen you talking to your friends plenty of times."
Tu Quoque
What kind of fallacy is this? "Every time I wear my lucky socks, we win our soccer game. So, wearing my lucky socks must make us win!"
False Cause
What is the last part of a Public Forum Flow Sheet?
Final Focus