THW, THBT X should Y
Policy motions
THO the romanticization of challenges during youth. (GOV)
Proving the romanticization of challenges during youth is bad.
THW ban zoos.
Whether or not zoos should be legally allowed.
The large number of stakeholders affected.
Scope
TH, as X,
Actor motion
THBT it is in the interest of feminist movements to aggressively advocate for the normalization of alternative families. (OPP)
Proving this advocacy is NOT in the interest of the feminist movement.
TH, as South Korea, W develop nuclear weapons.
The immediate effect of something.
Short term/urgency
THS/THO
Analysis motion
THP slow, evidence-based AI innovation over the venture capital–driven growth model. (OPP)
The venture capital-driven growth model is better than the slow, evidence-based one.
THS the remilitarization of the EU
Whether or not the remilitarization of the EU is good
The possible future impact of something.
Long term/sustainability
THBT (statement)
Truth value
THW make ecocide a crime against humanity. (OPP)
This law is unnecessary, creates larger harms, or a different solution could create a similar impact.
THR the rise of social media as a primary source of news distribution
Where do people primarily get their news from?
The degree of certainty something will happen.
Likelihood
THP a world
Counterfactual comparison motion
TH, as the Bulgarian government, R its decision to adopt the Euro in 2026 (GOV)
Why the actor is better benefited in the counterfactual.
THP a world governed by utilitarian ethics over one governed by deontological ethics.
Which ethical system most of society is ruled by?
The depth of impact felt by a smaller group of often-ignored stakeholders.
Vulnerability