CNDF
Argumentation
Democracy
Characterization
High School Questions
100

What does CNDF stand for?

Canadian National Debate Format
100

What comes first in an argument?

Point

100

State one reason to why democracy is bad

  • Representation

  • Radical eco-chambers

  • Political participation

  • Lobbying

  • Gerrymandering

  • Campaign funds

  • Short termism

  • Populism 

  • And more!

100

Are all actors affected equally?

No!

100

What grade are we in?

Grade 11

200

How many speeches are in a round (TOTAL?)

6

200

What part of the argument proves it to be true?

Analysis

200

What are the 3 branches of democracy?

1. Executive 2. Legislative 3. Judicial

200
How do you identify an actor?

1. Intuition 2. Scale of impact

200

How many times have Kiyana and Jasmine run the cas?

4 times

300

Which summary speaker speaks first?

Opposition

300

Why do you weigh arguments?

To compare, engage, and evaluate on the other teams best case

300

What are the two most important things in a democracy?

1. Accountability 2. Representation

300

Name 2 things needed to characterize an actor

1. incentives 2. pressures 3. long-term goals 4. values

300

Who is the principal of High School?

Mr. Smith

400

How long is each senior speech (regular/summary)?

8 minutes/4minutes

400

What are the two types of arguments?

Principle and practical

400

Name 3 things that stop representation

  1. Lack of political parties (lack of funding)

  2. Undemocratic laws

  3. Lack of belief in the system

  4. Tyranny of the majority

400

How do you eliminate actors you do not care about?

Framing, proving significance 
400

How long has Kiyana & Jasmine known each other?

7 years

500

Show us how to POI in in-person debate. 

Jasmine will show

500

What was the theme/character for Jasmine's framing slides?

Rats


500

Explain the judicial system

  • The judicial system is the branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying laws through courts and judges to resolve disputes, uphold justice, and ensure the rule of law in society.

500

This House Would nationalize essential utilities (e.g., water, electricity, internet).

The government is the main actor, as it would oversee the transition of utilities from private to public ownership and manage their operation.

500

Who is Jasmine's english teacher?

Dr. Reinink