B. Novice Extemporaneous Event Prompts

Round 1

  1. Speaker 1


    1. How should Congress regulate the federal use of surveillance drones in public spaces?

    2. How should states respond to rising threats and harassment targeting election workers ahead of the 2026 cycle?

    3. Should the federal government intervene as states continue to restrict academic freedom and campus speech?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. How should lawmakers address the increase in hate crimes against religious and ethnic minorities nationwide?

    2. What national strategy is needed to counter growing domestic extremism and politically motivated violence?

    3. Should Congress impose stronger regulations on social media platforms’ effects on minors’ mental health?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. How can the U.S. rebuild public trust in law enforcement amid ongoing accountability and staffing crises?

    2. How should Congress regulate the federal use of surveillance drones in public spaces?

    3. How can the United States prevent democratic backsliding as political polarization deepens in 2026?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. How should states respond to a documented rise in hate crimes targeting minority communities?

    2. Should the U.S. adopt national standards for redistricting amid continued legal battles over gerrymandering?

    3. How should federal agencies strengthen whistleblower protections amid increasing political retaliation?

  5. Speaker 5


    1. Should the federal government intervene when states restrict academic freedom at public universities?

    2. How should states navigate intensifying conflicts over school curricula and book access?

    3. What should lawmakers do to protect LGBTQ+ Americans amid expanding state-level restrictions?

  6. Speaker 6


    1. Should the U.S. adopt a national framework for regulating religious expression in public institutions?

    2. Should federal agencies treat domestic extremism as a top-tier national security threat?

    3. What can states do to reduce violent crime without increasing over-criminalization?

  7. Speaker 7


    1. What national strategy is needed to protect migrant children from trafficking and exploitation?

    2. How should states expand mental-health resources in public schools amid rising youth crises?

    3. Should the U.S. expand “red flag” gun laws nationwide following recent mass-shooting incidents?

Round 2

  1. Speaker 1


    1. How will persistent inflation in housing, insurance, and utilities affect household financial stability in 2026?

    2. Should Congress prioritize deficit reduction or targeted economic stimulus as growth shows signs of slowing?

    3. What federal actions could most effectively address the national housing shortage driving rent increases?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. Should the U.S. expand or restrict energy exports to stabilize domestic utility prices?

    2. How should policymakers respond to rising consumer debt and credit delinquencies?

    3. Should Washington expand the Child Tax Credit amid renewed concerns about child poverty?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. How can the U.S. strengthen the social safety net without increasing long-term fiscal risk?

    2. What will rising housing, insurance, and utility costs mean for household finances heading into 2026?

    3. What steps can the federal government take to ease utility and energy costs before peak demand seasons?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. How can Washington reduce the widening gap between wage growth and consumer prices?

    2. How will persistent cost-of-living pressures shape voter behavior in the 2026 elections?

    3. What is the most effective federal strategy for addressing the national housing shortage?

  5. Speaker 5


    1. What role should local governments play in addressing housing instability linked to climate disasters?

    2. Should the federal minimum wage be raised to counter inflationary pressures?

    3. How should the federal government expand rental assistance amid rising eviction risks?

  6. Speaker 6


    1. Should the U.S. limit energy exports to stabilize domestic fuel and electricity prices?

    2. Should Congress prioritize deficit reduction or targeted stimulus as economic growth slows?

    3. Should federal policymakers prioritize public housing investment over private-sector incentives?

  7. Speaker 7


    1. How should federal regulators accelerate upgrades to aging energy and transmission infrastructure?

    2. Should Congress expand the Child Tax Credit to address rising child poverty?

    3. Should Washington expand nutrition assistance in anticipation of higher food prices?

Finals

  1. Speaker 1


    1. How will sustained U.S.–China tensions shape global security and economic alignment heading into 2026?

    2. What should NATO’s strategic priorities be as Russia continues hybrid warfare and regional destabilization?

    3. How should the international community respond to worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. What role should major powers play in stabilizing fragile governments across the Sahel?

    2. How will continued conflict in Ukraine influence future peace negotiations and European security?

    3. Should global institutions take a stronger stance against democratic backsliding worldwide?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. How will deepening economic instability in Latin America affect regional and global markets?

    2. How will continued U.S.–China tensions shape global security frameworks heading into 2026?

    3. How will deepening cooperation between Beijing and Moscow reshape global power dynamics?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. How will expanding U.S.–India cooperation affect geopolitical alignment across Asia?

    2. How should NATO revise its strategic priorities amid persistent hybrid threats from Russia?

    3. What will the rise of regional proxy conflicts mean for long-term Middle Eastern stability?

  5. Speaker 5


    1. How should the international community condition aid to fragile governments amid militia influence?

    2. What diplomatic leverage should the EU use to deter further Russian aggression?

    3. What role can the Arab League play in addressing the regional spillover of Middle Eastern conflicts?

  6. Speaker 6


    1. What diplomatic actions are necessary to stabilize Lebanon’s collapsing political institutions?

    2. How should the world respond to worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza?

    3. How will intensifying drought patterns reshape political instability in North Africa?

  7. Speaker 7


    1. What will governance collapse in the Sahel mean for regional and global refugee flows?

    2. How will battlefield developments in Ukraine shape future peace negotiations?

    3. How should external powers respond to escalating internal conflicts in Ethiopia?