La Reina Invitational

2022 — NSDA Campus, CA/US

Novice Extemp

Abbreviation HNEex
Format Speech
Entry Fee $12.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Round 1:
Speaker 1
1. Should the United States strengthen its support for Palestinians?
2. How will a Republican House majority change Joe Biden’s political strategy?
3. Are US fears of Chinese aggression overblown?


Speaker 2
1. What will be the impact of the US-African Leaders Summit?
2. Was abortion the deciding factor in the midterm elections?
3. How can the US limit Saudi support for Russia?


Speaker 3
1. Is the United States boosting ethnic separatism in Bosnia?
2. Would Kevin McCarthy make a good Speaker of the House?
3. Should the US pledge to defend Taiwan?


Speaker 4
1. How will the Democratic party change under Hakeem Jeffries’ leadership?
2. What will be the outcome of Georgia’s Senate run-off?
3. Should the US participate in peace negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict?


Speaker 5
1. What should be Republicans’ top priority when they take leadership of the House?
2. What should be the Biden Administration’s top foreign policy priority for 2023?
3. Are labor unions regaining influence in the US economy?


Speaker 6
1. How should Democrats use their remaining time with a Congressional majority?
2. How should the Biden Administration react to Iran’s protests?
3. How will the midterm results affect US foreign policy?


Speaker 7
1. Should Republicans select Donald Trump as their candidate in 2024?
2. How should the United States support Ukraine’s war effort?
3. Should there be term limits in the US senate?