Prelim Extemp Questions and Procedures

Coaches are to provide their students with three options at random. A student's video submission will be viewed for rounds 1 and 2.

DX Questions

1. What are the potential consequences of Jack Dorsey’s resignation from Twitter?

2. What steps can be taken to curb sex trafficking in the US?

3. Have meaningful changes been made in the detention of migrants in the U.S? 

4. Should the US expand relations with other nations to secure our stellar assets? 

5. Should drones be used more in US military missions?

6. Are political polling tactics losing their effectiveness?

7. What can Jerome Powell do to improve the Federal Reserve’s public image in his next term?

8. What measures can be taken to hold representatives accountable for divisive actions?

9. What are the most significant actions that can be taken to improve the lives of US Veterans?

10. How can the US improve its supply chain security amidst a global supply chain crisis?

11. What is the best measure of US Economic success: GDP, Unemployment, or Stock Performance?

12. What steps does the US take to improve its immigration policy?

IX Questions

1. Will there be more positive or negative consequences of the recent Iranian Nuclear talks? 

2. What economic and political effects are being felt due to the deforestation of the Amazon?

3. Would an improved alliance with Lebanon benefit Saudi Arabia? 

4. What is the likely outcome of Aung San Suu Kyi’s upcoming trial?

5. What steps can Ukraine take to ensure its security against recent Russian aggression?

6. How does the US ensure it avoids military entanglement due to alliances and security relationships?

7. Are sanctions an antiquated diplomatic tool?

8. Are recent elections in Chile and Venezuela democratically legitimate?

9. Are Sub-Saharan African nations becoming more legitimately governed?

10. What laws should the international community pursue for space exploration and engagement?

11. How should the international community respond to Chinese actions in the Arctic?

12.  How do travel bans help fight against Covid-19 and possible variants?