Format and Rules
What do you use to prepare your speech with in an in person debate?
pen & paper
What is a “thesis” in an argument?
Main topic or idea
What does “THBT” stand for?
This house believes that
What does “AP” stand for?
Asian Parliamentary
What government system is China?
How long is a substantive speech in WSDC?
8 minutes
BONUS: Name the song "His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy."
Eminem, Lose Yourself
Give an example of an policy motion.
THW...
What is the average speaker score?
What are the three branches of the US government?
Executive, legislative, and judicial
How long is prep time in an impromptu debate?
60 mins
Define the following: assertion, mechanization, and impact.
Unsubstantiated claim, why/how something happens, why the argument is important.
Who might be the MOST VULNERABLE stakeholder in a motion?
Minorities, etc.
What is the maximum number of POIs a speaker should accept in an 8-minute speech?
2
What constitutes the legislative branch of the US government?
House of Representatives and the Senate
How long is given before the reply speech?
2 mins
What is a clash?
Main theme in debate
BONUS: What is Dashan's favorite tree?
Willow
Who won WUDC 2024?
University of Oxford
What government system is the US?
Representative democracy
What is it called when you POI too often?
Badgering
Name 4 ways you can rebut an argument.
You're wrong, even if...
What is a value judgment motion?
THBT. Centers on morality, worth, or desirability rather than objective facts or specific policies.
Name a FAMOUS WSDC judge
LOL I know u got it wrong but that's why it's a 500.
What is the most common government system?
Representative democracy