SCDL Spring Novice SPEECH
2021 — Online, CA/US
Congressional Extemp Instructions & Topics
SCDL SPRING NOVICE
Congressional Extemp Legislation and Event Description
ROUND ONE
A Bill to Reinforce Good Driving Habits.
WHEREAS Traffic crashes and violations have increased during the past year of quarantine.
Whereas Not only has this placed public safety in jeopardy, it has also increased the number of fatalities.
WHEREAS Many drivers have ignored warnings and traffic laws.
THEREFORE, the Congress here assembled shall implement a mandatory additional driver’s training for any driver who has broken any driver’s laws after a total of two violations. During this period, drivers will be required to be on a driver’s probation for two months and only after successful completion of this newly implemented training will the driver’s license be reinstated.
ROUND TWO
A Bill Making College or Trade Education Mandatory
Whereas, the economy has the potential for future drastic fluctuations with high unemployment repercussions
Whereas, many people are caught off-guard if their place of employment shuts down, move out of state or even to another country.
Whereas, many unemployed people need to go back to school in order to successfully re-enter the job force.
Therefore, the Congress assembled here shall implement a law to make college or trade school attendance mandatory with the completion of some type of degree or certificate for all citizens within in ten years of high school graduation.
ROUND THREE
A Bill to Reduce Sugar in Cereals
Whereas, a growing number of children having the potential to become pre-diabetic and overweight.
Whereas, sugar has become the main component in cereal.
Whereas, children have become the target for cereal advertising.
Therefore, the Congress here assembled shall implement a regulation to reduce the amount of sugar contained within all cereals targeted toward younger consumers.
Congressional Extemp Event Description
8 people in a room-- paneled just like other events
Each round has a different topic which will be posted on the league website the week of the tournament
Round 1: EXAMPLE TOPIC: The SAT should be abolished
Room 106
1. 1801 (AFF) 1st speaker will ALWAYS be AFF, 2nd always NEG, 3rd always AFF...etc.
2. 1806 (NEG)
3. 1809 (AFF)
4. 1804 (NEG)
5. 1803 (AFF)
· Speaker #1 gives an AFF speech (4 minutes) and is then questioned by the last speaker (2 min Cross-X)
· Speaker #2 gives a NEG speech and is then questioned by the first speaker
· CX is set up just like final round of Extemps at State Quals, State, Nat Quals, Nationals