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Policy debate (CX)
This is a video of two teams from the same school competing in the CHSSA 2021 Policy Debate Semi-Finals. They debate the resolution: "Resolved: The United States Federal Government Should Substantially Increase Its Protection of Water Resources in the United States" |
Event DescriptionA two-on-two debate that focuses on a policy question for the duration of the academic year, this format tests a student’s research, analytical, and delivery skills. Policy Debate (CX) involves the proposal of a plan by the affirmative team to enact a policy, while the negative team offers reasons to reject that proposal. Throughout the debate, students have the opportunity to cross-examine one another. A judge or panel of judges determines the winner based on the arguments presented. DEBATE FORMATSpeech Time Limit 1st Affirmative Constructive 1AC 8 minutes Cross-Examination 3 minutes 1st Negative Constructive 1NC 8 minutes Affirmative Cross-Examination of Negative 3 minutes 2nd Affirmative Constructive 2AC 8 minutes Negative Cross-Examination of Affirmative 3 minutes 2nd Negative Constructive 2NC 8 minutes Affirmative Cross-Examination of Negative 3 minutes 1st Negative Rebuttal 1NR 5 minutes 1st Affirmative Rebuttal 1AR 5 minutes 2nd Negative Rebuttal 2NR 5 minutes 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal 2AR 5 minutes Prep Time (each team) 8 minutes | Event RulesACTAA aligns with NSDA on debate event rules, with the exception of IPDA. ResourcesNSDA High School Unified Manual NDCA Open Evidence Project |
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