A. Novice Extemp Event Prompts

8:15 AM

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    • Has the United States support of India led to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region?
    • Is cooperation between Russia and North Korea a threat to global security? 
    • What can the North Atlantic Treaty Organization do to strengthen collective defense mechanisms to counter emerging security threats?
  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    • Was BREXIT a positive step forward for European prosperity and unity? 
    • Are calls for multilateral cooperation in territorial disputes in the South China Sea a means to peaceful resolution?
    • What action(s) can the African Union take to empower the next generation of African leaders?
  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    • Has the regional integration model in Africa led to increased prosperity and peace across the continent?
    • Is Argentina a failed state? 
    • What does the integration of far-right parties into mainstream politics in Europe mean for the future of the continent?
  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    • Did the formation of Mercosur lead to economic prosperity and democracy in South America? 
    • Is the New Pact on Migration and Asylum of the European Union a positive reform for refugees coming to Europe? 
    • What impact will President Biden’s policies towards China have on the future of U.S-China relations?
  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    • Has ASEAN led to increased prosperity and security in Southeast Asia? 
    • Are cybersecurity threats by foreign actors the gravest threat to United States security? 
    • How should Brazil promote regional cooperation to combat deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?
  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    • Did the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan create more problems than continued occupation?
    • Can South Korea’s National Security Council foster dialogue with North Korea to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula?
    • Should the United States reconsider its military support for Ukraine? 
  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

    • Were the United States collective security agreements with South Korea and Taiwan mistakes? 
    • Does Ursula von der Leyen deserve a second term as President of the European Commission?
    • How should the African Union implement sustainable agricultural policies to enhance food security and economic growth on the continent?

11:15 AM

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    • Which voting demographic is key to President Biden's re-election in 2024?
    • What role will inflation play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
    • What will the dominant headline be after Super Tuesday?
  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    • Which voting demographic is key to a former President Trump victory in November?
    • What role will healthcare play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
    • What should the Democratic party hope for in the California Primary for U.S. Senate?
  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    • What should Nikki Haley's realistic goal for 2024 be?
    • What role will the economy play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
    • How will the outcome of Texas primary races influence the messaging of the Republican party for the general election?
  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    • Which legal battle will most consequently impact Trump's 2024 presidential chances?
    • What role will climate and the environment play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
    • How will unaffiliated voters play a role in North Carolina's primary elections in March?
  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    • How will the ages of Joe Biden and Donald Trump make the 2024 election uniquely different from past elections?
    • What role will immigration play in determining how undecided voters fill out their ballot in November?
    • Can anyone upset Adam Schiff in the race for California's Senate seat?
  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    • How can Vice President Kamala Harris move the needle on the campaign trail?
    • What role will climate and the environment play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
    • How will corporate lobbying influence the future of politics in California?
  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

    • Who should Donald Trump be eyeing as his running mate for November?
    • What role will abortion play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballots this November?
    • Which state's March primary elections will be most indicative of what's to come in the general election?

2:45 PM

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    • Should the Supreme Court of the United States overturn bans that bar Donald Trump from being on election ballots? 
    • Is the movement to decriminalize illicit drug usage a problem facing the United States? 
    • How should the Federal Reserve address interest rates and inflation?
  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    • Should the Supreme Court of the United States uphold laws empowering the government to seize control of social media content? 
    • Is the current movement in Congress to pass immigration reform a progressive step for the country?
    • How should the United States address prescription drug addiction and prices? 
  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    • Should the Supreme Court allow legal challenges on the basis of prison conditions? 
    • Is international pressure enough to force the United States to change its policy of support for Israel? 
    • How should the United States address crime and money laundering associated with cypto-currencies? 
  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    • Should the Supreme Court of the United States allow former President Donald Trump to be tried on criminal charges that he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election? 
    • Can Congress pass a deal to provide tax relief to individuals in the United States?
    • How should the United States handle the rising cost of higher education? 
  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    • Should the Supreme Court of the United States allow for the use of race in admissions to West Point and other military academies? 
    • Can Biden continue to forgive student loan debt without Congressional support? 
    • How can the United States address gun violence while respecting the constitutional rights of gun owners? 
  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    • Should the Supreme Court of the United States re-examine and overturn the Chevron Doctrine? 
    • Is the call to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism a positive step? 
    • How can federal agencies ensure Biden’s legacy is secured from Trump?
  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

    • Should the Supreme Court of the United States determine that the use of administrative judges by federal agencies violates the right to a trial by jury?
    • Are climate change protests a threat to negotiations on climate policy in the United States? 
    • How can Congress take action to lower fuel prices?