Speaker 1

Round 1

1. Xi Jinping should resign from his position as the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and President of the People’s Republic of China.

2. The United States Federal government should mandate free universal preschool.

3. When in conflict, nations should prioritize combating poverty over combating climate change.

4. This House believes that environmental movements should prioritize a local agenda over a global one.

5. This house would bite the hand that feeds it.

Speaker 2

Directions

Five topics will be used in both preliminary andelimination rounds. These resolutions will include 2 policy, 2 value and / or facts and 1 metaphor per round. The judge will first give the list to the Opposition who will strike one of the five topics within one minute. Next, the judge will give the list to the Government who will strike one of the four remaining topics within one minute. This process will continue until 1 topic remains. The remaining topic will be debated in that round. The debate proposition will be restated by the judge in the room prior to preparation time, which will then begin immediately. Each team shall be allotted twenty (20) minutes total preparationtime for the debate. The Government team may leave the room during the preparation period. No coaching is allowed during the preparation period. Debaters will not beallowed to consult any other person during prep time. During prep, debaters will be allowed paper, dictionaries, almanacs and/or electronic research material. Except fornotes that the debaters themselves have prepared during prep time, no published materials, prepared arguments, or resources may be used during the debate. Any teamnot ready to strike topics 5 minutes after the posted start time will be forfeited by thejudge and reported to the Ombuds. Any team not returning after prep time has elapsed(typically less than 2 minutes) will be forfeited by the judge.

Speaker 1

Round 2

1. This House, as Poland, should substantially reform its constitution.

2. The United States Federal government should increase military support for Ukraine.

3. In debate, fairness is preferable to education.

4. American military intervention has done more harm than good.

5. We have a lot more to fear than fear itself.

Speaker 2

Directions

Five topics will be used in both preliminary andelimination rounds. These resolutions will include 2 policy, 2 value and / or facts and 1 metaphor per round. The judge will first give the list to the Opposition who will strike one of the five topics within one minute. Next, the judge will give the list to the Government who will strike one of the four remaining topics within one minute. This process will continue until 1 topic remains. The remaining topic will be debated in that round. The debate proposition will be restated by the judge in the room prior to preparation time, which will then begin immediately. Each team shall be allotted twenty (20) minutes total preparationtime for the debate. The Government team may leave the room during the preparation period. No coaching is allowed during the preparation period. Debaters will not beallowed to consult any other person during prep time. During prep, debaters will be allowed paper, dictionaries, almanacs and/or electronic research material. Except fornotes that the debaters themselves have prepared during prep time, no published materials, prepared arguments, or resources may be used during the debate. Any teamnot ready to strike topics 5 minutes after the posted start time will be forfeited by thejudge and reported to the Ombuds. Any team not returning after prep time has elapsed(typically less than 2 minutes) will be forfeited by the judge.

Speaker 1

Round 3

1. The United States Federal government should abolish the Department of Homeland Security.

2. The United States Federal government should implement President Biden's "Build Back Better Framework."

3. This House believes that a world without borders should be valued over sovereign nation-states.

4. The US Department of Education does more good than harm.

5. This house believes the Grinch will steal Christmas.

Speaker 2

Directions

Five topics will be used in both preliminary andelimination rounds. These resolutions will include 2 policy, 2 value and / or facts and 1 metaphor per round. The judge will first give the list to the Opposition who will strike one of the five topics within one minute. Next, the judge will give the list to the Government who will strike one of the four remaining topics within one minute. This process will continue until 1 topic remains. The remaining topic will be debated in that round. The debate proposition will be restated by the judge in the room prior to preparation time, which will then begin immediately. Each team shall be allotted twenty (20) minutes total preparationtime for the debate. The Government team may leave the room during the preparation period. No coaching is allowed during the preparation period. Debaters will not beallowed to consult any other person during prep time. During prep, debaters will be allowed paper, dictionaries, almanacs and/or electronic research material. Except fornotes that the debaters themselves have prepared during prep time, no published materials, prepared arguments, or resources may be used during the debate. Any teamnot ready to strike topics 5 minutes after the posted start time will be forfeited by thejudge and reported to the Ombuds. Any team not returning after prep time has elapsed(typically less than 2 minutes) will be forfeited by the judge.

Speaker 1

Round 4

1. The European Union should expand its membership.

2. The World Trade Organization should reduce intellectual property protections for medicines.

3. This House believes that neo-liberalism is a threat to democracies.

4. Launching World War Zero is desirable.

5. The United States should give Saudi Arabia the cold shoulder.

Speaker 2

Directions

Five topics will be used in both preliminary andelimination rounds. These resolutions will include 2 policy, 2 value and / or facts and 1 metaphor per round. The judge will first give the list to the Opposition who will strike one of the five topics within one minute. Next, the judge will give the list to the Government who will strike one of the four remaining topics within one minute. This process will continue until 1 topic remains. The remaining topic will be debated in that round. The debate proposition will be restated by the judge in the room prior to preparation time, which will then begin immediately. Each team shall be allotted twenty (20) minutes total preparationtime for the debate. The Government team may leave the room during the preparation period. No coaching is allowed during the preparation period. Debaters will not beallowed to consult any other person during prep time. During prep, debaters will be allowed paper, dictionaries, almanacs and/or electronic research material. Except fornotes that the debaters themselves have prepared during prep time, no published materials, prepared arguments, or resources may be used during the debate. Any teamnot ready to strike topics 5 minutes after the posted start time will be forfeited by thejudge and reported to the Ombuds. Any team not returning after prep time has elapsed(typically less than 2 minutes) will be forfeited by the judge.

Speaker 1

Round 5

1. This house would invest in germline genetic engineering.

2. The United States should pledge to defend Taiwan.

3. This House believes that isolationism is preferable to globalism.

4. Equality of outcome is preferable to equality of opportunity.

5. This house would jump on the bandwagon.

Speaker 2

Directions

Five topics will be used in both preliminary andelimination rounds. These resolutions will include 2 policy, 2 value and / or facts and 1 metaphor per round. The judge will first give the list to the Opposition who will strike one of the five topics within one minute. Next, the judge will give the list to the Government who will strike one of the four remaining topics within one minute. This process will continue until 1 topic remains. The remaining topic will be debated in that round. The debate proposition will be restated by the judge in the room prior to preparation time, which will then begin immediately. Each team shall be allotted twenty (20) minutes total preparationtime for the debate. The Government team may leave the room during the preparation period. No coaching is allowed during the preparation period. Debaters will not beallowed to consult any other person during prep time. During prep, debaters will be allowed paper, dictionaries, almanacs and/or electronic research material. Except fornotes that the debaters themselves have prepared during prep time, no published materials, prepared arguments, or resources may be used during the debate. Any teamnot ready to strike topics 5 minutes after the posted start time will be forfeited by thejudge and reported to the Ombuds. Any team not returning after prep time has elapsed(typically less than 2 minutes) will be forfeited by the judge.

Speaker 1

Round 6

1. The United States Federal government should substantially reform its refugee program.

2. Juveniles convicted of sex crimes should be sentenced as adults.

3. Utilitarianism is preferable to deontology.

4. Rejoining the JCPOA would do more harm than good.

5. This house would hate the playa not the game.

Speaker 2

Directions

Five topics will be used in both preliminary andelimination rounds. These resolutions will include 2 policy, 2 value and / or facts and 1 metaphor per round. The judge will first give the list to the Opposition who will strike one of the five topics within one minute. Next, the judge will give the list to the Government who will strike one of the four remaining topics within one minute. This process will continue until 1 topic remains. The remaining topic will be debated in that round. The debate proposition will be restated by the judge in the room prior to preparation time, which will then begin immediately. Each team shall be allotted twenty (20) minutes total preparationtime for the debate. The Government team may leave the room during the preparation period. No coaching is allowed during the preparation period. Debaters will not beallowed to consult any other person during prep time. During prep, debaters will be allowed paper, dictionaries, almanacs and/or electronic research material. Except fornotes that the debaters themselves have prepared during prep time, no published materials, prepared arguments, or resources may be used during the debate. Any teamnot ready to strike topics 5 minutes after the posted start time will be forfeited by thejudge and reported to the Ombuds. Any team not returning after prep time has elapsed(typically less than 2 minutes) will be forfeited by the judge.

Speaker 1

Bronze

1. The United States Federal government should significantly increase its use of artificial intelligence in law enforcement.

2. This house believes that NATO should disband.

3. When considering individual rights, capitalism is superior to socialism.

4. Climate change remediation is more important than economic growth.

5. This House should batten down the hatches.

Speaker 2

Directions

Five topics will be used in both preliminary andelimination rounds. These resolutions will include 2 policy, 2 value and / or facts and 1 metaphor per round. The judge will first give the list to the Opposition who will strike one of the five topics within one minute. Next, the judge will give the list to the Government who will strike one of the four remaining topics within one minute. This process will continue until 1 topic remains. The remaining topic will be debated in that round. The debate proposition will be restated by the judge in the room prior to preparation time, which will then begin immediately. Each team shall be allotted twenty (20) minutes total preparationtime for the debate. The Government team may leave the room during the preparation period. No coaching is allowed during the preparation period. Debaters will not beallowed to consult any other person during prep time. During prep, debaters will be allowed paper, dictionaries, almanacs and/or electronic research material. Except fornotes that the debaters themselves have prepared during prep time, no published materials, prepared arguments, or resources may be used during the debate. Any teamnot ready to strike topics 5 minutes after the posted start time will be forfeited by thejudge and reported to the Ombuds. Any team not returning after prep time has elapsed(typically less than 2 minutes) will be forfeited by the judge.

Speaker 1

Gold

1. California should repeal AB 928: Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act of 2021.

2. The United States should end FCC Section 230 protection for social media companies.

3. Torture is justified for the purpose of retribution.

4. This house values national sovereignty over international intervention.

5. This House would push the envelope.

Speaker 2

Directions

Five topics will be used in both preliminary andelimination rounds. These resolutions will include 2 policy, 2 value and / or facts and 1 metaphor per round. The judge will first give the list to the Opposition who will strike one of the five topics within one minute. Next, the judge will give the list to the Government who will strike one of the four remaining topics within one minute. This process will continue until 1 topic remains. The remaining topic will be debated in that round. The debate proposition will be restated by the judge in the room prior to preparation time, which will then begin immediately. Each team shall be allotted twenty (20) minutes total preparationtime for the debate. The Government team may leave the room during the preparation period. No coaching is allowed during the preparation period. Debaters will not beallowed to consult any other person during prep time. During prep, debaters will be allowed paper, dictionaries, almanacs and/or electronic research material. Except fornotes that the debaters themselves have prepared during prep time, no published materials, prepared arguments, or resources may be used during the debate. Any teamnot ready to strike topics 5 minutes after the posted start time will be forfeited by thejudge and reported to the Ombuds. Any team not returning after prep time has elapsed(typically less than 2 minutes) will be forfeited by the judge.