Topics & Resolutions

The following topics will be used at:

The 2025 Cavalier Invitational

Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Resolved: The United States ought to become party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and/or the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Public Forum Debate: Resolved: The African Union should grant diplomatic recognition to the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state.

Congressional Debate: Legislation was posted on December 5th. It's located on the Tabroom Home Side Bar. 

World Schools Debate: 

Round 2 - This House would abolish standardized testing for college admissions.

Round 4 - This House believes that the widespread use of AI in applications (e.g. Amazon Rufus, Facebook Meta) causes more harm than good for society.

Elim 1 - This House would ban countries with poor human rights records from hosting international sporting events.

Elim 3 (As Needed ) - This House would require individuals to pass a political general knowledge test in order to vote.

Extemporaneous Speaking: Announced on January 6th

Impromptu Speaking: Announced on January 6th

The 2025 Cavalier Challenge

Lincoln-Douglas Debate:  Resolved: The United States ought to become party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and/or the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Public Forum Debate: Resolved: The African Union should grant diplomatic recognition to the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state.

Congressional Debate: Morning Hour Topic announced on December 5th - Space: The Final Frontier; Legislation posted on January 6th

Extemporaneous Speaking: Announced on January 6th