Debate Basics
Roles & Speeches
Motions and Setup
Arguments/strategies
100

What is the max time you have in your speech?

7 minutes

100

The second speaker in debate is called?

The deputy
(Deputy prime minister / Deputy Leader of the opposition)

100

In the motion “This House opposes the banning on cigarettes,” what side defends the ban?

opposition

100

as the second speaker a part of my case need to be _______ the first speaker

Reinforcing/extending

200

What is the typical number of speakers per team in AP (Asian Parliamentary) format?

3 per team

200

What is a special rule that is only applied to the whip positions?

They cannot bring new arguments

200

if the prime minister did not set up the debate properly the leader of opposition is free to

clarify

200
What is the function of a POI and when can they be given?

To challenge an argument mid speech and it can be given after the 1st minute mark and before the 6th minute mark

300
The topic in which a debate is centered around is called

Motion

300

This section of speech is usually used to challenge arguments from the other side and the only person who cannot do this is the Prime minister (PM)

Rebuttals

300

Name 4 out of the 7 steps to making a case

- identifying key words

- background

- definitions

- limitations

- Team stance

- Burden of proof

- Arguments

300

name the three key components in an argument

Claim, warrant, impact

400

After the debate is over an ______ decides the winning side of the debate

Adjudicator

400

once both whips are done there is one more speaker remaining. Who are they?

The replies

400

what is an actor in a motion?

The person that is tied to the motion

400

Why is it important for teams to “clash” with each other’s arguments?

so that both team is engaging with each others cases

500

Name the 2 most common English Debate formats used in Indonesia

British Parliamentary

Asian parliamentary

500

What does "framing" mean in debate

Setting the boundaries on where the debate takes place

500

what is the difference between a principle motion and a policy motion

Principle motion is a debate regarding principles
(this house believes)
policy motions is a debate regarding passing a certain movement or proposal
(this house would)

500

what are some ways to show warrant in my arguments

mechanism, incentives, or logical evidence