Public Forum
What does the winning team get to decide in the opening coin flip?
Speaking order or side
Where do topics for Congressional debate come from?
Bills and resolutions written provided by students
What type of event is POI?
Speech
How much time does one have to prepare and give a speech?
7 minutes
In debate, the time that you are free to use to help you prepare is...
Prep time
Where do the topics for this debate come from?
Current events
What is the max amount of time for each speech?
3 minutes
How many different genres are used in a POI program?
At least 3
Where do the topics for impromptu come from?
Drawn at random
What skill is needed to attack an opponent's case?
Refutation
What is the questioning period called and how long is it?
Crossfire and 3 min
Who runs the sessions and keeps the chamber in order?
Presiding Officer (PO)
What should tie all of the works used in a program together?
A common theme
What is the first step to give an impromptu speech?
analyze the prompt and brainstorm
What is the first speech given in a debate typically called?
Constructive speech
What is the goal of the rebuttal speech?
To rebuild own case and attack opponent's
True or false: It is possible to not vote one way or the other on a bill.
True
What is the max amount of time for a POI program?
10 minutes
What are the 4 main areas of public speaking to keep in mind while giving a speech?
Voice, body movement, eye contact, and confidence.
What are the two different types of questions you can ask in a cross exam?
Clarifying and challenging
How many total speeches are there in one round of PF?
8
What is the first affirmative speech for a bill/resolution called?
Authorship or sponsorship speech
What is written in preparation for a performance?
Program script
How many categories are used to judge an impromptu speech and what are they?
3. Organization, Analysis, and Delivery
What are the three parts of a contention?
Claim, warrant, impact.