Red Rock Classic

2020 — NSDA Campus, UT/US

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Policy

Event Description:

Resolved: The United States federal government should enact substantial criminal justice reform in the United States in one or more of the following: forensic science, policing, sentencing.

Affirmative Constructive Speech 8 minutes

Negative Cross Examines Affirmative 3 minutes

Negative Constructive Speech 8 minutes

Affirmative Cross Examines Negative 3 minutes

Affirmative Constructive Speech 8 minutes

Negative Cross Examines Affirmative 3 minutes

Negative Constructive Speech 8 minutes

Affirmative Cross Examines Negative 3 minutes

Negative Rebuttal 5 minutes

Affirmative Rebuttal 5 minutes

Negative Rebuttal 5 minutes

Affirmative Rebuttal 5 minutes

Prep time 8 minutes per team

A two-on-two debate that focuses on a policy question for the duration of the academic year, this format tests a student’s research, analytical, and delivery skills. Policy debate involves the proposal of a plan by the affirmative team to enact a policy, while the negative team offers reasons to reject that proposal. Throughout the debate, students have the opportunity to cross-examine one another. A judge or panel of judges determines the winner based on the arguments presented.

Reasons for Decision (provide detailed justification referring to central issues presented in the round, for debaters and their coaches).