Debate Ethics
Define "Logic"
What is... "Reasoning that follows strict principles of validity"
Define "Negative Position"
What is... "The specific approach the negative team will uphold throughout the debate concerning the problem area."
Define "Off Case"
What is... "Arguments presented by the negative that do not correspond directly to what was presented in the first affirmative constructive"
Define "Leader of Opposition"
What is... "The first speaker of the team opposing the resolution"
Define "Joint Resolution"
What is... "A resolution introduced simultaneously in both houses of a bicameral legislature"
Which vocabulary word can be defined as, "Those rights to which we are entitles simply because we are human."
What is... "Natural Rights"
Which vocabulary word can be defined as, "Expert testimony provided as evidence."
What is... "Opinion"
What vocabulary word can be defined as, "An attack that is relevant to a variety of topics."
What is... "Generic Argument"
What vocabulary word can be defined as, "The contentions, advantages, or rationale for change"
What vocabulary word can be defined as, "The inflection given keywords in a sentence."
What is... "Intonation"
Define "Hierarchy"
What is... "An arrangement of ideas or items in a preferential order ?"
Define "Net Benefits"
What is... "The result of preferring one value over another."
What vocabulary word can be defined as, "A basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds"
What is... "Premise"
Which vocabulary word can be defined as, "Reasons why the resolution rather than any other program should be adopted to correct the affirmative advantages."
What is... "Justification"
Define "Opposition"
What is... "The name for the side opposite the government."
Which vocabulary word can be defined as, "The last two speeches in a public forum debate designed to remind the audience of the most crucial issue or issues in the debate."
What is... Final Focus?
Define "Paraphrase"
What is... "To restate; to put into your own words."
Define "Pragmatic Values"
What is... "What is practical or efficient"
Which vocabulary word can be defined as, "One of several possible ways that something can be arranged."
What is... "Permutation"
Which vocabulary word can be defined as, "Those judgements about right or wrong, just or unjust, good or bad"
What is... "Moral Values"
Define "Implementation"
What is... "The method of putting a plan or program into effect."
What vocabulary word can be defined as, "A competitive event in which teams prepare arguments and witness for a hypothetical trial of either a criminal or a civil case."
What is... "Mock Trial"
What vocabulary word can be defined as, "The concept that the status quo is effective and beneficial until proven otherwise by the affirmative."
What is... "Negative Presumption"
Define "Impromptu Speaking Style"
What is... "Speaking with little to no preparation often without notes."
Which vocabulary word can be defined as, "A competitive debate format that focuses on policy topics and that usually involves two-person teams."
What is... "Policy Debate"