Topics & Resolutions

The following topics will be used at the 2024 Cavalier Invitational:

Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Resolved: The United States ought to substantially reduce its military presence in the West Asia-North Africa region.

Public Forum Debate: Resolved: The United States federal government should repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Congressional Debate: 2024 Cavalier Invitational Congressional Debate Legislation Packet

World Schools Debate: Prepared Motions will be released on December 11th. The round breakdown is subject to change based on schedule adjustments.

Round 1 - Impromptu

Round 2 - This House believes that NATO has done more harm than good

Round 3 - This House regrets the rise of social media as a primary source of news distribution

Round 4 - Impromptu

Round 5 - Impromptu

Round 6 - This House supports an independent Scotland

Extemporaneous Speaking:

Round 1 - US Politics
Round 2 - Americas & Europe
Round 3 - US Economics Issues
Round 4 - Africa & SW Asia
Semifinals - US Energy & Environment
Finals - Central, East & Southeast Asia

Impromptu Speaking:

Round 1 - This or That
Round 2 - Proverbs
Round 3 - Short Global Questions
Round 4 - Quotes from Freedom Fighters
Semifinals - Haikus in the News
Finals - You are the Greatest

Challenge Topics

Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Resolved: The United States ought to substantially reduce its military presence in the West Asia-North Africa region.

Public Forum Debate: Resolved: The United States federal government should repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Congressional Debate:

Morning Hour: "The Mistakes of the US Military"
Legislation: 2024 Cavalier Challenge Legislation

Extemporaneous Speaking:

China's Foreign Policy
Hottest Heads Of States
Science & Technologies
The Business of Businesses
The Legal Affairs of Donald Trump
US Foreign Policy