Debating rules 1
How many speakers does each team usually have?
3
How many teams are there in a debate session?
2
How much time does the first speaker usually have?
3 minutes
How much time does the third speaker usually have?
5 minutes
What is the name of the team which supports the proposition?
Proposers
What is the name of the team which opposes the proposition?
Opposers
The topic of the debate is called "proposition". YES or NO?
YES
Who speaks after the 1st speaker of the proposers?
The 1st speaker of the opposers.
The affirmative team and the opposition are the same thing. YES or NO?
NO
Who usually asks questions?
The third speaker.
Who speaks last in a debate?
The third speaker of the opposers.
How long can a time-out last?
1 minute
Who does the rebuttle?
The third speaker.
Who introduces the topic and defines the key words?
The first speaker.
Who answers the questions?
The second speaker.
Who should present at least three arguments?
The second speaker.
Complete the speech of the third speaker with ONE word.
Let us take a look at what both sides have said and see what the ____________ of this debate actually is.
outcome
Complete the speech of the second speaker with ONE word.
Let me come to my first (second, next) _____________.
argument
Complete the speech of the third speaker with ONE word.
Ladies and Gentlemen! It is now my ______________ to summarize this debate.
pleasure
Complete the speech of the second speaker with ONE word.
We, as today's proposition strongly believe that this is ____________.
true