Debate Topics

World Schools Debate Topics

Round 1: Impromptu

Round 2: This House believes that states should construct data-based profiles of their citizens (e.g. the social credit system in China).

Round 3: Impromptu

Semis: This House supports a maximum age limit for national office holders in the United States.

Finals: Impromptu

*If necessary, we will break to Quarters if there are enough entries. In which case, the Quarters round will be over the prepared topic: 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.

Congressional Debate

Friday portion:

Prelims: 6-10

Finals: 11-15

(semis if applicable): 16-20

Saturday portion:

Prelims: 11-15

Finals: 6-10

(semis if applicable): 16-20