the basics
what are the four methods of weighing?
what is...
1. probability
2. magnitude
3. timeframe
4. scope
what are the four parts of a theory shell?
what is...
A. interpretation
B. violation
C. standards
D. voters
aff: sweden increases subsidies and saw a 39% decrease in CO2 emission
how would you go about refuting this solvency?
what is...
the usfg and sweden are different nations geographically, politically, and economically
ex: sweden's CO2 emissions largely come from gas cars while in the us, it comes from industrial sources
what recently happened in Syria?
what is...
collapse of the Assad regime
currently has no official leader
what is fiat power?
what is...
the idea that the resolution is immediately passed under the aff
=> focuses debate on the topic at hand rather than its feasibility
what is roadmapping and when is it done?
providing an overview of the order you will address major points in the debate (ex. aff case, then neg case)
before your speech, can be off time or on time
res: the usfg should implement the green new deal
aff plantext: the usfg should implement a carbon tax
what type of theory should be run by neg?
effects t: not necessarily extratopical because it solves for the sames harms but is definitely outside the realm of the res
argument: more jobs = less poverty
what refutation should be used in this instance?
what is...
delink => this is an oversimplification that neglects factors like cost of living and wage levels
what recently occurred in South Korea?
what is...
president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, was overturned by the national assembly, president was impeached
what is uniqueness?
what is...
analysis of the status quo; depending on the argument, may be good or bad)
what type of res is this?
donald trump has done more harm than good in office
what is the weighing mech?
what is...
fact; preponderance of evidence
theory is _____
(latin phrase)
a priori => before all else
if you win the theory, you win the round!
opp's evidence: a reuter's study predicts that economic output will decrease by 15% under this legislation
your evidence: since the passing of this legislation, annual reports show that economic output has been steadily increasing by 15%
how should you get the judge to prefer your evidence?
what is...
empirical evidence > predictions
past precedent better indicates the future than an expectations
which party has majority in congress? what about in the senate?
what is...
both republican
what is tech over truth?
what is...
way of evaluating a round where the judge assumes uncontested arguments are true, despite their inherent truthfulness in real life
ex: if both sides agree that the sky is green, then the sky is green in the context of the round
what are the three impacts that should be the overarching themes of your voter issues?
what is...
1. environment
2. economy
3. quality of life
aff runs theory with the interp that neg is not allowed to run a CP
respond to the theory as neg!
what is...
1. impossible to meet
2. counterinterp: according the chssa rule xyz, neg has grounds to run a CP
3. we meet our counterinterp
4. reason to prefer counterinterp: follows rules, allows for creative debates
5. reason not to prefer original interp: against rules, stifles creativity
give an impact turn for the following claim
the UN should impose sanctions on authoritarian regimes
what is...
impact turn: sanctions are almost never effective because govts can find alternative markets or worse, exploit their citizens
ex: UN sanctions on Iraq in the 80s led to mass malnutrition and deaths, particularly among children
explain the political situation in Canada
what is...
PM Justin Trudeau resigned
heavily criticized by civilians for not meeting promises; seen as a jump before the fall
what is frontlining?
what is...
defense of ones own argument made in response to a rebuttal argument from the opposing side; typically made in second rebuttal
what does TH stand for?
which side is responsible for defining it?
ex: TH should invade Syria
what is...
this house; aff
in this case, refers to usfg
what is the brightline standard?
what is...
a clear distinction between a topical and untopical case
ex. substantially is a arbitrary term, needs defining
without a clear brightline, res is ambiguous and that increases unpredictability
give a delink and link turn for the following claim
AI will improve public safety by reducing crime
what is...
delink: AI doesn't improve public safety because it relies on the quality of data inputed, which is always biased
link turn: exacerbate inequities by over-policing of people of color
what did Ukraine recently do in regards to Russia?
what is...
halted the transportation of Russian gas to Europe
made nations like Slovakia retaliate, threatening to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees
define prerequisite and short circuit
what is...
prerequisite: the impact of one argument must occur before the impact of another argument can occur
ex: economic growth is a prereq to solving climate change because a nation without a strong economy does not have the financial capabilities to invest in green energy
short circuit: the impact of one argument prevents the positive impact of the opponent's argument from occurring
ex: conflict short circuits economic growth by destroying infrastructure and disrupting trade