Part 1

Question 0

Policy Debate

Answer 0

a two-on-two debate that focuses on some governing body (usually a National or State government) passing, amending, or abolishing some sort of legislation

Question 1

Resolution

Answer 1

the statement that’s being debated. Always written as a statement, starting with the phrase “Resolved: That.”

Question 2

Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Answer 2

a one-on-one debate that places emphasizes logic, ethical values, and philosophy. Sometimes called value debate.

Question 3

Affirmative

Answer 3

in a debate, the side which agrees with the resolution and tries to persuade the audience and judges that the resolution should be accepted

Question 4

Negative

Answer 4

in a debate, the side which disagrees with the resolution, and argues against its acceptance by the audience and judges

Question 5

Claim

Answer 5

a statement made by one side that needs proof to be accepted

Question 6

Reasoning

Answer 6

the explanation for why the proof supports the claim

Question 7

Proof

Answer 7

actual evidence used to support a claim