CFISD Novice Night 3
2023 — Houston, TX/US
Topics
Congress Legislation for Novice Night:
15, 2, 19, 4, 13
Lincoln-Douglas Debate:
February Topic - Resolved: Justice requires open borders for human migration.
Public Forum Debate:
February Topic - Resolved: In the United States, right-to-work laws do more harm than good.
WSD:
Round 1: Impromptu
Round 2: This house believes that rehabilitation should be prioritized over retribution in criminal sentencing.
Round 3: This house believes that rehabilitation should be prioritized over retribution in criminal sentencing. (Flipped)
Extemp Topics:
Round 1: DX
1. Does Nikki Haley have a real chance at getting the Republican nomination for President in 2024? |
2. Should the United States institute a age cap to run for federal office? |
3. Has the Federal Reserve managed to get a handle on inflation? |
4. Who is the most likely successor for Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat in California? |
5. Will Congress come to an agreement on the debt ceiling? |
6. Will recent tensions result in an escalation of the trade war between the U.S. and China? |
7. Will Vivek Ramaswamy’s bid for the Republican nomination be successful? |
8. Can U.S. schools find a beneficial use for artificial intelligence? |
9. Will Florida Senator Tim Scott run for President in 2024? |
10. Is the Biden administration handling the Ohio train derailment effectively? |
Round 2: FX
1. Is the International Organization for Migration doing enough to support Rohingya refugees? |
2. Can Cambodia help broker peace in Myanmar? |
3. Will more NATO support for Ukraine increase tensions in Asia? |
4. Does Europe still need the United States as an economic partner? |
5. Is Iran on the cusp of regime change? |
6. Is it time for Arab States to rethink their approach to Syria? |
7. What can Guatemala do in order to stem the tide of political corruption? |
8. Will Chile finally see a new constitution in 2023? |
9. Is a "common currency" possible throughout South America? |
10. Is Venezuela's relationship a Russia a threat to its South American neigbors? |
Round 3: USFOPO
1. What impact will President Biden’s visit to Ukraine have on the U.S. relationship with Russia? |
2. Would increased U.S. sanctions on China deter Chinese support for Russia? |
3. Can the Philippines be an effective moderator between the U.S. and China? |
4. What impact will Dr. Jill Biden’s recent visit to Africa have on U.S./African relations? |
5. Should the United States send F-16s to Ukraine? |
6. Will President Biden's recent trip to Ukraine bolster European support for the Russian war? |
7. Is Vice President Kamala Harris playing an effective role in US Foreign Policy? |
8. Would strengthening the economies of Central America help ease migration at the southern border? |
9. Has President Biden's foreign policy strategy been a success or failure? |
10. What can the Biden Administration do in order to secure the southern border? |