Introduction to Debate - Quiz #1

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1 Answers are in bold italics. Introduction to Debate - Quiz #1 [#] indicates suggested points for a given item. Name Date 1. [6] Give a definition of the word policy. This does not need to be an exact definition from a dictionary. Just state in your own words what policy means. The answer should be something like: The general principles directing decision making. and/or A plan or course of action directing activities. 2. [6] What form of government is the US federal government? A representative republic. 3. [7] For what reason did the founders divide the government into different parts? To create a separation and balancing of powers so that no one person or group could control the entire government. 4. Assume a Bill starts in the House of Representatives, and assume a normal path to becoming law (and ignore reconciliation), list the steps. a. [5] House Committee b. [5] Full House c. [5] Senate Committee d. [5] Full Senate e. [5] Signed by the President 5. [6] Who (name the office, not the person) is the head of the Executive Branch? The President Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 2 Copyright 2012 Quiz 1 Answer Key

2 6. Name three Departments of the Federal Government: Refer to the list in the course notes if there is any question about an answer. a. [5] b. [5] c. [5] 7. [6] When a an Executive Branch Department is assigned responsibility for enforcing a law, what task must they often do with regard to that law to make it workable for those to whom it applies? (A short answer is all that is necessary.) Create Federal Regulations based on the law. 8. Name the three levels of the federal court system. a. [5] District b. [5] Circuit c. [5] Supreme 9. [6] If something becomes less expensive to make, will there be more or less of that item available for sale on the market? More 10. Is competition in the marketplace (business world) a good thing or a bad thing? Why? [3] Competition is good. [5] It provides an incentive for people to make a better product or provide a better service at a lower cost to attract or keep customers. Introduction to Debate Page 2 of 2 Copyright 2012 Quiz 1 Answer Key

3 Answers are in bold italics. Introduction to Debate - Quiz #2 [#] indicates suggested points for a given item. Name Date Fill out the table below. You may use the following abbreviations for the longhand name of each speech. In the abbreviation column write the 2 or 3 letter/number shorthand name. Affirmative: Aff Negative: Neg Constructive: Const Rebuttal: Rebut Cross Examination: Cross Ex Example: Speaker Team Speech Name Abbreviation Time 1 Neg Rebut 1NR # You do not need to list the debaters in the cross examination time. Just identify when cross examination occurs and the length of time. Scoring [2] points for each box. 48 Boxes ==>Total = 96 points. 4 point free/bonus. Speech Team Name Abbreviation Speaker Number Time (Minutes) 1 Aff Const 1AC 8 Cross Ex CX 3 1 Neg Const 1NC 8 Cross Ex CX 3 2 Aff Const 2AC 8 Cross Ex CX 3 2 Neg Const 2NC 8 Cross Ex CX 3 1 Neg Rebut 1NR 5 1 Aff Rebut 1AR 5 2 Neg Rebut 2NR 5 2 Aff Reb 2AR 5 Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 1 Copyright 2012 Quiz 2 Answer Key

4 Answers are in bold italics. Introduction to Debate - Quiz #3 [#] indicates suggested points for a given item. Name Date Fill in the blanks: 1. For any given debate event, Round Robin or Tournament (Preliminary Rounds for a Tournament): [5] What percentage of rounds will a team debate as Affirmative? 50% [5] What percentage of rounds will a team debate as Negative? 50% 2. [5] What is the first type of speech called? Constructive [5] How long are they? 8 (minutes) [5] What is the last type of speech called? Rebuttals [5] How long are they? 5 (minutes) [5] What are you not allowed to do in the last type of speech? Introduce a new idea or argument. 3. [5] Which team sets forth the basic framework for a debate round? Affirmative [5] In which speech do they do this? (Write out the full name of the speech.) First Affirmative Constructive Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 2 Copyright 2012 Quiz 3 Answer Key

5 4. Logic Overview Deductive logic starts with the [5] General case and concludes with the [5] Specific case. Inductive logic starts with the [5] Specific case and concludes with the [5] General case. The Toulmin model is an example of which type of logic? [5] Inductive. [5] Explain why: You start with specific information (data/facts) and you work toward a general conclusion. 5. Define the following elements of the Toulmin model. [5] Claim: The point you are trying to make. [5] Grounds: The data or facts for your point. [5] Warrant: The logic used to tie the data/facts/grounds to the claim. [5] Backing: Additional facts (grounds) or logic (warrants) strengthening your point. [5] Modal Qualifications: Terms (such as usually or sometimes ) that modify, typically to limit or restrict the applicability of the claim. Introduction to Debate Page 2 of 2 Copyright 2012 Quiz 3 Answer Key

6 Answers are in bold italics. Introduction to Debate - Quiz #4 [#] indicates suggested points for a given item. Name Date 1. Match the following types of fallacies with the examples given below by writing the appropriate letter next to the example. A. Fallacy of Division B. Circular Reasoning C. Appeal to Pity D. Hasty Generalization E. Straw Man F. Appeal to Authority [4] C You should vote for Obama. If you don't, he will be sad. [4] D It always rains in Oregon. [4] E Mrs. "Our car isn't running right. I think we need to buy a better one something more comfortable. Mr. "Oh, so you want us to buy a brand new fancy car? I don't think we have enough money for a Rolls Royce." [4] B The debate instructor is a great teacher because he says he teaches well. [4] A The police have a reputation for being honest, so all police officers are honest. [4] F We should give more money to the Department of Urban Housing and Development because the Secretary of the Navy said so. 2. [5] What is the purpose of the Stock Issue of Topicality? To ensure that the Negative Team knows the range of subjects it must be prepared to debate. 3. What two things happen if the Negative Team asks for a Topicality ruling and the judge decides the case is NOT topical? [5] a. The round ends without going on to Rebuttals. [5] b. The Affirmative team loses. Note: This question is structured to reflect leagues where the Topicality ruling occurs after the cross-examination of the 2NC. If this course is being used under different circumstances, this question should be changed. Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 4 Answer Key

7 4. Affirmative Case Construction Fill out the outline for the basic Needs Analysis Affirmative: I. [5] Definitions II. III. [5] Harms [5] Plan [4] a. Mandates [4] b. Agency [4] c. Funding [4] d. Enforcement IV. [5] Advantages 5. [5] Provide one basis or method for the affirmative team to prove each of the following stock issues. Name the method and give a brief (1-2 sentence) summary: Note: Below I provide one example for each to clarify the intent. Refer to the class notes if there is a question about an answer. 1) [5] Significance. Scope. The number of people affected. 2) [5] Inherency. Attitudinal. Peoples attitudes underlay the reason things stay the way they are. 3) [5] Solvency. Elimination. The problem is completely solved. Introduction to Debate Page 2 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 4 Answer Key

8 6. [5] What part of the Plan portion of the Case Structure must relate directly to the Resolution? The Mandates. 7. [5] What is the purpose of the Harms portion of the Case Structure? To show the reasons why change is needed. Introduction to Debate Page 3 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 4 Answer Key

9 Answers are in bold italics. Introduction to Debate - Quiz #5 [#] indicates suggested points for a given item. Name Date 1. US Government Structure [5] Define Policy as generally meant by Black s Law Dictionary or the American Heritage Dictionary, or in some similar way that is applicable to government activity. The answer should be something like: The general principles directing decision making. and/or A plan or course of action directing activities. [5] Which branch of the US Federal Government is most responsible for making new laws? Legislative List three Departments (not the three branches) of the branch of government responsible for administering laws once they are passed. Refer to the list in the course notes if there is any question about an answer. [2] a. [2] b. [2] c. 2. Debate Round Structure [4] The first four speeches are called Constructives. [4] These speeches are 8 minutes long. [4] After each speech there is a cross-examination. [4] These are 3 minutes long. [4] The final four speeches are called Rebuttals. [4] These speeches are 5 minutes long. Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 5 Answer Key

10 3. Stock Issues [6] From a common sense, logical standpoint, (not "because the rules say so") why does the Affirmative Team need to win all four stock issues while the Negative Team only needs to win one? The Affirmative Team is tasked with convincing the judge that a change is both needed and that the result will be beneficial. The Stock Issues look at that question from four specific points. (1) Is the proposal about the right subject? (2) Is there a problem today? (3) Will that problem still exist in the future? (4) Will the result be better than things are today? If the answer to any of those questions is no, making a change is not justified. [4] Which stock issue can result in a win after the Constructives? Topicality [4] Why is this stock issue given this special arrangement? If the Affirmative Case is not Topical, the Negative has no way to prepare to debate, thus, continuing a debate under those circumstances is a waste of time 4. List the four major parts of the Needs Analysis case structure. 1) [4] Definitions 2) [4] Harms 3) [4] Plan 4) [4] Advantages Introduction to Debate Page 2 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 5 Answer Key

11 5. Provide one basis or method for the Negative Team to rebut each of the following stock issues. Name the method and give a brief (1-2 sentence) summary. (Do not explain the meaning or purpose of the Stock Issue. Name and describe a specific way to prove that the Affirmative Team is not meeting the Stock Issue.) 1) [5] Significance. No problem exists. If it can be shown there is no problem, there is no reason to change. 2) [5] Solvency. Rebuttal of pilot projects. If it can be shown that the circumstances of the pilot project do not apply to the current circumstances, the Affirmative team can t prove the proposal will succeed. 6. Four Point Refutation List and describe the four elements of four-point refutation. 1) [4] They said. Identify the other team s argument you want to rebut. 2) [4] We said. Summarize your basic response. 3) [4] Analyze. Compare and contrast the positions. 4) [4] Impact. Explain why this is important and how it will affect the judge. [4] Explain when/how often a debater should use four-point refutation during each speech. Four-point Refutation should be used each time a debater wants to make a point in response to a point made by the other team. Introduction to Debate Page 3 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 5 Answer Key