D. Middle School Extemp Event Prompts
Round 1 - 3:00 PM
Speaker 1
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Speaker 1
Prompt #1Are inconsistent K-12 curricula between states harmful to social cohesion?Prompt #2What are the current goals of the LGBTQIA+ movement?Prompt #3Why have student protests against the Israel-Hamas War received a more negative reaction compared to other university protests?
Speaker 2
Prompt #1Should Hollywood have racial diversity quotas or incentives for cast and crew?Prompt #2What proposed policies could stunt the growth of the generational wealth gap?Prompt #3How should school districts in the American South better integrate English as a second language (ESL) students?
Speaker 3
Prompt #1Has cancel culture irreversibly changed public speech?Prompt #2How can the U.S. increase interest in military service among middle and upper-class youth?Prompt #3Should the United States continue to pursue legal action against Julian Assange?
Speaker 4
Prompt #1How have U.S. college campuses changed in a post-affirmative-action climate?Prompt #2What can parents do to counter rising rates of anxiety and loneliness in teens?Prompt #3What can other states learn from Oregon scrapping their drug decriminalization initiative?
Speaker 5
Prompt #1How can U.S. officials better track the quantity and movement of firearms domestically?Prompt #2How will the recent changes to non-compete clauses influence competition between domestic companies?Prompt #3Will our aged Congress implement adequate regulations to protect young people from the harms of AI to social and professional lives?
Speaker 6
Prompt #1What lessons can be learned from Chicago's successful reduction in homelessness?Prompt #2Would the largest international institutions continue to be effective without the membership of the United States?Prompt #3How can the U.S. maintain its climate commitments while AI drives an unexpected surge in electricity demand?
Round 2 - 4:15 PM
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
Prompt #1What are the potential economic impacts of Germany's recent changes to immigration laws?Prompt #2What strategies should the UK government adopt in response to the proposed strikes by security staff at Heathrow Airport?Prompt #3How effective are the European Union's measures to support the transition to clean energy
Speaker 2
Prompt #1What are potential implications of the French Senate's new bill to limit transport strikes during major events?Prompt #2What steps should Spain take to address the housing crisis protests in Mallorca?Prompt #3What are the potential impacts of European countries' recognition of Palestine statehood?
Speaker 3
Prompt #1How is Poland’s political landscape evolving in the wake of its recent right-wing government?Prompt #2What are the social and economic impacts of Hungary’s opposition to EU military aid to Ukraine?Prompt #3Should Austria be doing more to wean itself off Russian energy imports?
Speaker 4
Prompt #1Is now a good time for the European Union to expand?Prompt #2How is Georgia's adoption of 'Russian law' legislation impacting its EU membership aspirations?Prompt #3Should Ukraine be permitted to use donated military weapons for operations inside Russian territory?
Speaker 5
Prompt #1What impact are recent developments in Ukraine having on the security policies of neighboring European countries?Prompt #2How will Hungary's upcoming EU Council presidency influence the cohesion and strength of the European Union?Prompt #3What are the potential effects of recent Swiss banking reforms on the European economy?
Speaker 6
Prompt #1Is the NATO alliance stronger or weaker today than at the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine?Prompt #2Should Ireland increase its contributions to European collective defense efforts?Prompt #3What reforms can the European Union implement to address the concerns of protesting farmers?
Round - 8:00 AM
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
Prompt #1What effect will the guilty verdict in the Trump hush-money case have on undecided voters?Prompt #2How would American elections change if the Supreme Court accepted the Independent State Legislature Theory?Prompt #3How can President Biden leverage the recent decline in border crossings from Mexico?
Speaker 2
Prompt #1Why are pollsters so focused on Wisconsin?Prompt #2Would selecting a different Vice President make Biden more attractive to moderate voters?Prompt #3What are the largest differences between the platforms of Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake?
Speaker 3
Prompt #1Which is a greater weakness in the eyes of voters: the age of Biden or Trump?Prompt #2What were the great successes of Bidenomics?Prompt #3Which districts must be won by G.O.P. members to flip the Senate?
Speaker 4
Prompt #1Is Project 2025 a legitimate threat to American democracy?Prompt #2As partisan lines increasingly echo gender and income divides, how can political candidates appeal to a wider voter base?Prompt #3With the earliest-ever presidential debates happening this June, what message should each candidate aim to deliver at this point of the race?
Speaker 5
Prompt #1What assurances can states give Americans regarding accurate vote counts and non-interference from foreign nations?Prompt #2What characteristics should Donald Trump be seeking in a Vice President?Prompt #3Would definite term limits on SCOTUS members increase American’s faith in the institution?
Speaker 6
Prompt #1How can American voters lessen their intake of misinformation and disinformation leading into the upcoming election?Prompt #2Will the Republican Party separate from extremist MAGA members if Donald Trump loses the upcoming election?Prompt #3Will the upcoming presidential election see a larger or smaller turnout than in 2020?