Green Canyon Howl

2023 — North Logan, UT/US

Congressional Debate

Abbreviation CG
Format Congress
Entry Fee $3.50
Entry Limit Per School 8
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Congress is an event in which students take place in a mock congress round. You will be assigned to judge along with a few others. In this event students present bills on a prepared docket, give speeches on those bills, and answer questions.

The students will begin by electing a chair. The chair will keep things moving and run the show. At the end of the second session, have the students vote on the best chair.

CONGRESS (CON)- PRESIDING OFFICER/CHAIR

Skill (Score between 0-2 for speaker points)

Explanation of Skill to be Demonstrated

Notes


Parliamentary Procedure



0 1 2

Clear in explaining protocols and rulings



Recognition



0 1 2

Fair and efficient in recognizing speakers and questioners, and maintains appropriate speaker precedence and recency


Control



0 1 2

Maintains decorum of delegates, and willing to rule dilatory motions/business out of order


Demeanor



0 1

Fosters a respectful, professional, and collegial atmosphere


Communication



0 1

Overall use of language, avoiding unnecessary verbiage