Introduction to Debate - Quiz #1

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1 Introduction to Debate - Quiz #1 Name Date 1. 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. 2. What form of government is the US federal government? 3. For what reason did the founders divide the government into different parts? 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. _ b. _ c. _ d. _ e. _ 5. Who (name the office, not the person) is the head of the Executive Branch? Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 2 Copyright 2012 Quiz 1

2 6. Name three Departments of the Federal Government: a. _ b. _ c. _ 7. 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.) 8. Name the three levels of the federal court system. a. _ b. _ c. _ 9. If something becomes less expensive to make, will there be more or less of that item available for sale on the market? 10. Is competition in the marketplace (business world) a good thing or a bad thing? Why? Introduction to Debate Page 2 of 2 Copyright 2012 Quiz 1

3 Introduction to Debate - Quiz #2 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 or CX 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. Speaker Number Team Speech Name Abbreviation Time (Minutes) Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 1 Copyright 2012 Quiz 2

4 Introduction to Debate - Quiz #3 Name Date Fill in the blanks: 1. For any given debate event, Round Robin or Tournament (Preliminary Rounds for a Tournament): What percentage of rounds will a team debate as Affirmative? What percentage of rounds will a team debate as Negative? 2. What is the first type of speech called? How long are they? (minutes) What is the last type of speech called? _ How long are they? (minutes) What are you not allowed to do in the last type of speech? 3. Which team normally sets forth the basic framework for a debate round? In which speech do they do this? (Write out the full name of the speech.) Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 2 Copyright 2012 Quiz 3

5 4. Logic Overview Deductive logic starts with the case and concludes with the _ case. Inductive logic starts with the case and concludes with the _ case. The Toulmin model is an example of which type of logic? _. Explain why: 5. Define the following elements of the Toulmin model. Claim: Grounds: Warrant: Backing: Modal Qualifications: Introduction to Debate Page 2 of 2 Copyright 2012 Quiz 3

6 Introduction to Debate - Quiz #4 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 You should vote for Obama. If you don't, he will be sad. It always rains in Oregon. 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." The debate instructor is a great teacher because he says he teaches well. The police have a reputation for being honest, so all police officers are honest. We should give more money to the Department of Urban Housing and Development because the Secretary of the Navy said so. 2. What is the purpose of the Stock Issue of Topicality? 3. What two things happen if the Negative Team asks for a Topicality ruling and the judge decides the case is NOT topical? a. b. Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 4

7 4. Affirmative Case Construction Fill out the outline for the basic Needs Analysis Affirmative: I. II. III. a. b. c. d. IV. 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: 1) Significance. 2) Inherency. 3) Solvency. Introduction to Debate Page 2 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 4

8 6. What part of the Plan portion of the Case Structure must relate directly to the Resolution? 7. What is the purpose of the Harms portion of the Case Structure? Introduction to Debate Page 3 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 4

9 Introduction to Debate - Quiz #5 Name Date 1. US Government Structure 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. Which branch of the US Federal Government is most responsible for making new laws? List three Departments (not the three branches) of the branch of government responsible for administering laws once they are passed. a. b. c. 2. Debate Round Structure The first four speeches are called. These speeches are minutes long. After each speech there is a _. These are minutes long. The final four speeches are called _. These speeches are minutes long. Introduction to Debate Page 1 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 5

10 3. Stock Issues 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? Which stock issue can result in a win after the Constructives? Why is this stock issue given this special arrangement? 4. List the four major parts of the Needs Analysis case structure. 1) 2) 3) 4) Introduction to Debate Page 2 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 5

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) Significance. 2) Solvency. 6. Four Point Refutation List and describe the four elements of four-point refutation. 1) 2) 3) 4) Explain when/how often a debater should use four-point refutation during each speech. Introduction to Debate Page 3 of 3 Copyright 2012 Quiz 5