Topics & Resolutions

The following topics will be used at the 2026 TFL State Championship:

Lincoln-Douglas Debate:

Resolved: The United States military ought to abide by the principle of non-intervention.

Public Forum Debate:

Resolved: The United States federal government should ban corporate acquisition of single-family residences.

Congressional Debate:

Congressional Debate Legislation Packet

Extemporaneous Speaking:

Round One - US Politics
Round Two - Africa & Southwest Asia
Round Three - US Economic Issues
Round Four - The Americas & Europe
Round Five - South, Southeast & East Asia
Finals - Energy, Environment & Technology

Impromptu Speaking:

Round One - Proper Nouns/Places/Landmarks
Round Two - Questions that Last
Round Three - Alternate Paths
Round Four - Quotations on Legacy, Learning, Courage & Community
Round Five - Places that Mean More than One Thing
Finals - North Carolina at 50