Furman Paladin Invitational

2020 — Greenville, SC/US

Topics

Below are the topics or topic areas for each event.

Congress
We will be using the December legislation provided by the NSDA. The legislation can be found at the following link: https://www.speechanddebate.org/congress-legislation-2019-december/

Public Forum Debate (Varsity and JV)
Resolved: The United States should end its economic sanctions against Venezuela.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate (Varsity and JV)
Resolved: States ought to eliminate their nuclear arsenals.

World Schools Debate
Round 1: This House would stop sending humans into space.
Round 2: Impromptu-Motion released one hour prior to round.
Round 3: This House regrets the War on Drugs.
Round 4: Impromptu-Motion released one hour prior to round.

Extemporaneous Speaking
Round 1:
U.S.A. Federal Politics
Round 2: The Middle East and North Africa
Round 3: U.S.A Social Issues
Round 4: China and Southeast Asia
Final Round: International Hot Spots

Impromptu Speaking:
Round 1:
Song Lyrics
Round 2: Political Cartoons
Round 3: Celebrities
Round 4: Countries
Final Round: Fortune Cookies