THE 35TH ANNUAL KLEIN HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT

2022 — Klein, TX/US

Topics

Congress Legislation

Prelims: 16-20 

Finals: 21-25

 

Students will run for P.O. in all sessions of congress.

 

LD Topic (including novice)

Resolved: The People’s Republic of China ought to prioritize environmental protection over economic growth.

 

PF Topic (including novice)

Resolved: The United States’ strategy of Great Power Competition produces more benefits than harms.

 

CX Topic

Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its security cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, biotechnology, cybersecurity.

 

WSD Motions

Round 1: Impromptu

Round 2:  This House supports the right of teachers to unionize.

Round 3: Impromptu

Round 4: This House believes that the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue should initiate the creation of a regional defense pact (similar to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) in the Asia Pacific region.

Quarters (if necessary): Impromptu

Semis: This House opposes the use of NFT technology for investment purposes.

Finals: Impromptu