WVSDA State Speech and Debate
2024 — Morgantown, WV/US
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Abbreviation
LD
Format
Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Mar/Apr
Resolved: The primary objective of the United States criminal justice system ought to be rehabilitation.
Entry Fee
$7.00
Entry Limit Per School
3
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Rate each speaker from 20 to 30: 20-23 = Below average; 24-26 = Average; 27-28 = Above average; 29-30 = Outstanding. Scores below 20 may be awarded only in cases of unethical or inappropriate behavior.
Affirmative Constructive – 6 min
Cross-Examination by Neg – 3 min
Negative Constructive – 7 min
Cross-Examination by Aff – 3 min
1st Affirmative Rebuttal – 4 min
Negative Rebuttal – 6 min
2nd Affirmative Rebuttal – 3 min
Prep - 4 min