Debate Basics
What are the two sides in BP
Government and Opposition
What is the typical number of speakers per team in BP (British Parliamentary) format?
2 per team
What is the max time you have in your speech?
7 minutes
how much prep time do the teams have before a debate?
15 min
Which side argues for the motion
government
what is the first speaker called?
prime minister
In the motion “This House opposes the banning on cigarettes,” what side defends the ban?
opposition
during prep, are you allowed to search things up/seek external help?
no
what can the second half of the debate not do?
repeat arguments from the first half of the debae
The second speaker in debate is called?
Leader of the opposition
the panelists
as the second speaker a part of my case need to be _______ the first speaker
Reinforcing/extending
The topic in which a debate is centered around is called
Motion
This section of speech is usually used to challenge arguments from the other side and the only person who cannot do this is the Prime minister (PM)
Rebuttals
if the prime minister did not set up the debate properly the leader of opposition is free to
clarify
To challenge an argument mid speech and it can be given after the 1st minute mark and before the 6th minute mark
After the debate is over an ______ decides the winning side of the debate
adjudicator
What is a special rule that is only applied to the whip positions?
They cannot bring new arguments
what is the difference between a principle motion and a policy motion
Principle motion is a debate regarding principles
(this house believes)
policy motions is a debate regarding passing a certain movement or proposal
(this house would)
what are the first and last minutes of the speech referred to?
protected time