Who (has this power)
Government(s) with the right to raise and spend tax money
Who are the fed and the states
This is the guiding document from which all laws draw their power
What is the Constitution
When was the us constitution written?
Bonus point: when was it first ratified?
Bonus point: when did it first "take effect"?
1787
1788
1789
why would a policy maker make policy?
To solve a significant harm.
True or False: There is a conspiracy between a bunch of the debate coaches and the WIAA to kill policy debate in Washington
What is very false.
This government(s) does child welfare and family court kind of stuff
This Amendment reserves all powers not delegated to the Federal Gov to be reserved to the states
When did a cabal of debate coaches have a dimly-lit back room meeting to discuss the most effective ways to kill policy debate and ruin the circuit for garfield, interlake, and the rest of our sworn enemies?
Never. This never happened.
Why do presidents sign executive orders?
Bonus points if you can name some big ones.
To influence how laws are interpreted and enforced.
emancipation proclamation
manhattan project
japanese concentration camps
True or False: You are representing the entire BUSDT program, and by extension me and your other coaches, when you are discussing debate online or out in the community.
Who should you talk to about concerns regarding state debate events, local tournament offerings, or the status of any particular event on the local circuit?
ME.....
This is the document that serves as a guideline for behavior / expectations for BUSDT competitors
What is the team constitution
By when do I need a commitment for bear creek tournament?
When is end of practice tomorrow, tuesday oct 1?
why might a debate style struggle to keep traction on the local circuit? (multiple acceptable answers)
lack of participants
lack of quality judging
lack of lay approachability
lack of institutional support
too many other competing events
one or two teams oversaturating the competition pool
"us vs them" mentality of different debate events
True or False: myself and the other debate coaches have years of experience teaching debate and running tournaments, and our collective experience helps inform our decisions surrounding what debate styles we focus on to start the year.
True
Which Government(s) regulate immigration law?
Who are the FEDS?
Where do bills go to die
Committee
When is the Bellingham Online Tournament?
11/15-16
Why all the states have the same drinking age if they are allowed to set it?
National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984:
True or false: Some debate styles are inherently better than others. Some debate styles suck.
False. Stop saying damaging stuff like this.
Which government(s) set the drinking age?
The state governments.
Where is the final place a bill goes to be signed into law?
President's desk.
When are we gonna get off of our high horse about whatever our chosen event is? When are we gonna stop judging each other and talking down on other events? When are we gonna trust the coaches that they are working hard to provide everyone a fun, rewarding experience?
Today.
why might you lose your chance to compete in a tournament? (1 point for each correct answer)
Bad attendance at school
Bad attendance at practice
Behavioral issues at school
Behavioral issues at Debate practice or events
Not RSVP in time
Not upholding the values outlined in the constitution
True or False: Our collective team attendance has been satisfactory.
False.