Green Canyon Howl
2023 — North Logan, UT/US
Congressional Debate
Event Description:
Congress is an event in which students take place in a mock congress round. You will be assigned to judge along with a few others. In this event students present bills on a prepared docket, give speeches on those bills, and answer questions.
The students will begin by electing a chair. The chair will keep things moving and run the show. At the end of the second session, have the students vote on the best chair.
CONGRESS (CON)- PRESIDING OFFICER/CHAIR |
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Skill (Score between 0-2 for speaker points) |
Explanation of Skill to be Demonstrated |
Notes |
Parliamentary Procedure 0 1 2 |
Clear in explaining protocols and rulings |
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Recognition 0 1 2 |
Fair and efficient in recognizing speakers and questioners, and maintains appropriate speaker precedence and recency |
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Control 0 1 2 |
Maintains decorum of delegates, and willing to rule dilatory motions/business out of order |
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Demeanor 0 1 |
Fosters a respectful, professional, and collegial atmosphere |
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Communication 0 1 |
Overall use of language, avoiding unnecessary verbiage |