Phoenix Invitational
2019 — Phoenix, OR/US
Open Parliamentary Debate
Event Description:
Parliamentary
Team Size. In this debate form, there are two speakers to a team. The affirmative team is called the Proposition. The negative team is called the Opposition.
There shall be three resolutions per round.
Topics shall be drawn and preparation shall occur.
After examining the three-posted topics, teammates should discuss and prioritize the choices.
The proctor shall ask the Proposition to strike first, then the Opposition. The remaining topic shall be debated.
Teams are to prepare. Work only with your partner. Keep your voices low so you do not help your opponents.
Both teams should be ready to debate after 15 minutes of preparation with only a dictionary, pen/pencil, and paper. Students CANNOT use online dictionaries or any electronic devices.
Materials allowed in the Parliamentary Debate Preparation Room and in the round (a) Paper (b) Dictionary. Allowed in Preparation Room ONLY. (c) Pens or Pencils (d) No other items are to be used in the round or during preparation. Other people may not be used as a resource
Questions and Answers (a) In this debate form, there is no formal cross-examination period for the speakers. (b) Instead, the speakers have the option to ask questions during the opponents' constructive speeches. (c) When a question is desired, the questioner will stand and raise a hand to be acknowledged by the opponent who has two options: (1) Say "No Thank You" and continue. (2) Say "Proceed" and answer the question. (d) Remember that the stopwatch will not stop for a question. Speakers must present their constructive speeches and answer questions in the allowed time. Questions cannot be asked during the first and last minute of the opponents' constructive speeches. There shall be no questions during the rebuttals.
Judge Participation (a) The Judge in a Parliamentary Debate is responsible for announcing each speaker and the amount of time for each speech. Example: "I will now call the second Opposition forward for an eight minute speech," etc. (b) The Judge is also responsible for letting the speakers know when to ask questions during the constructive by "rapping on the desk" when the speaker is one minute into the constructive and "rapping" again when one minute is left to speak. (c) The Judge shall disregard any arguments made over the time limits. The Judge shall disregard new arguments in rebuttals with the exception of the Proposition's response to new arguments made in the 2nd Opposition constructive. New examples, analysis, analogies, etc., which support previously introduced arguments are permitted in rebuttal speeches. (d) The Judge shall penalize misrepresentations of opponent's arguments, personal attacks on opponents and rudeness by reducing speaker points and factoring such infractions into the decision.
7 minutes 1st Proposition constructive
8 minutes 1st Opposition constructive
8 minutes 2nd Proposition constructive
8 minutes 2nd Opposition constructive
4 minutes Opposition rebuttal (given by 1st Opposition speaker)
5 minutes Proposition rebuttal (given by 1st Proposition speaker)
20 to 30 Speaker Points