A. Novice Extemp Event Prompts

Rd 1 - 8:00 am (Ext Draw in SH 120)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. How can the U.S. avoid becoming militarily involved in Israel’s war on Hamas?

    2. How should German conservatives deal with the AfD?

    3. Is Marjorie Taylor Green effective?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. Should Rwanda become Africa’s policeman?

    2. How many ballots will it take to elect a new Speaker of the House?

    3. Is Matt Gaetz effective?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. Which GOP presidential contender needs to end their campaign?

    2. In the aftermath of Hamas’ attacks, is Netanyahu’s government on borrowed time?

    3. Is Hakeem Jeffries effective?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. What new technologies should be prioritized in the next defense budget?

    2. Will Kenya’s security mission in Haiti succeed?

    3. Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez effective?

  5. Speaker 5


    1. What will be Kevin McCarthy’s future in Republican politics?

    2. Can the winner of Ecuador’s presidential election substantially improve the nation’s security?

    3. Is Kamala Harris effective?

  6. Speaker 6


    1. Does the U.S. budget need a dose of austerity?

    2. Have Hamas’ attacks on Israel closed the door on an Israeli peace deal with Saudi Arabia?

    3. Is Gavin Newsom effective?

Rd 2 - 10:45 (Ext Draw in SH 120)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. What does Governor Doug Burgum need to do to improve his standing in GOP presidential polls?

    2. Should Mitch McConnel resign?

    3. Will tension in the South China Sea ever be resolved?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. Is political polarization harming U.S. national security?

    2. Will tension at the US-Mexico border ever be resolved?

    3. Should Lauren Bobert resign?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. Can the U.S. afford Medicare for All?

    2. Should Ken Paxton resign?

    3. Is el-Sisi making a mistake seeking another presidential term?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. Will Mexico win its lawsuit against American gun manufacturers?

    2. Should Bob Mendez resign?

    3. Should the next healthcare reform include the abolition of all private health insurance?

  5. Speaker 5


    1. Will the world’s major nuclear powers resume testing within the next five years?

    2. Should Nancy Pelosi resign?

    3. Should there be a substantial overhaul of the Every Student Succeeds Act?

  6. Speaker 6


    1. What is the biggest threat to democracies across the globe?

    2. Will Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ouster cost the GOP dearly in the 2024 elections?

    2. Should Clarence Thomas resign?

Finals - 2:00

  1. Speaker 1


    1. Should the UN do more to support Ukraine?

    2. Is Amazon a monopoly?

    3. What economic reforms does Egypt need?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. Is Zelinsky doing enough to win the war?

    2. Should there be federal legislation against “deepfakes”?

    3. Will Azerbaijan’s takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh topple Armenia’s government?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. Are sanctions against Russia working?

    2. Can Kari Lake win Arizona’s Senate seat?

    3. Should British Conservatives keep Rishi Sunak as their leader?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. Will more weapons make a difference in Ukraine?

    2. Did Gavin Newsom err by not appointing Barbara Lee to the Senate?

    3. How can Justin Trudeau win a fourth consecutive term?

  5. Speaker 5


    1. Should Eastern European Countries do more to support Ukraine?

    2. Has Xi Jinping meddled too much in China’s economy?

    3. If President Biden were to end his re-election bid, who would become the Democratic frontrunner for 2024?

  6. Speaker 6


    1. Does the West need to demand more accountability for the money they are putting into the Ukrainian war effort?

    2. Would India benefit from a more centralized government?

    3. What does Ron DeSantis need to do to reinvigorate his presidential bid?