Debate Rounds
Types of Debate
U.S. Politics
Fun Facts!
100

How many contentions does the average case have?

2-3

100

How long is case reading in a typical round?

4 minutes

100

Which number president is Trump?

45

100

What is the largest planet in our solar system

Jupiter

200

What are the two types of turns?

Link/reasoning and impact

200

What type of debate mimics a branch of government?

Congressional debate

200

Which has more members- the House of Representatives or the Senate?

House of Reps

200

What are the colors of the Olympic rings?

blue, yellow, green, red, black

300

What is a blockfile?

Pre-written responses to arguments that the other team might read

300

What type of debate has one person debating by themselves and covers philosophical issues?

Lincoln-Douglas debate

300

Who was the 2020 Presidential candidate who wanted to give every American $1,000 a month?

Andrew Yang

300

What does MCAS stand for?

Massachusetts comprehensive assessment system

400

What is the questioning period in a round called?

Crossfire/crossexamination

400

What type of debate has two people debate together on one team? (hint: it's the type of debate Ashley Does) 

Public Forum or PF debate

400

How often are senators elected?

every 6 years

400

How many miles away can a Lion's roar be heard?

5

500

What is it called when you respond to the responses someone makes to your case?

Frontlining

500

Who is the Speaker of the House?

Nancy Pelosi

500

What is a flock of crows called?

A murder