Debate

4. affirmative’s responsibility to prove that the resolution is true
7. an argument that says something bad will actually happen as a result of the affirmative's proposed action
9. argues in favor of adopting the resolution
10. the current state of affairs, the present system
11. an argument that states a competitor's arguments are not directly related to the resolution
14. negative’s responsibility to disprove the affirmative case
15. first speech given by each debater (both teams) in a round
17. claims made for or against the resolution
18. time between speeches that the debaters can use to prepare their arguments

1. directly attacking the opposing teams’ arguments
2. argues that the negative team’s proposal (plan) isbetter than what the affirmative has offered
3. time when debaters ask each other questions
5. competitor who defends the present system and argues against the resolution
6. speech that rebuilds arguments after attacks and refutes arguments of the opposing team
8. the reason a problem still exists
12. an argument that says that the current system works or is sufficient until proven otherwise, so the plan is not needed
13. an argument that questions the underlying assumptions of the affirmative's plan
16. the proposition or subject offered to debate