British Parliamentary Debate Flashcards
It is a structured argument.
Debate
What composes the Argument Structure?
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- Assertion
- Reason
- Evidence
It is a claim or a statement that needs to be proven
Assertion
It is the act of proving the assertion by explaining, describing, elaborating, or providing a premise.
Reasoning
Facts, information or observations in support of an assertion.
Evidence
It is a debate format which involves four teams rather than two.
British Parliamentary
It is a clearly worded statement which announces the topic of the debate.
Motion
To discredit an argument by offering a completely different point of view
Rebut
To produce evidence (facts or figures) to prove an argument untrue
Refute
Speakers role on Government side
Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister
Member of the Government
Government Whip
Speakers role on Opposition side
Leader of Opposition
Deputy Leader of Opposition
Opposition Member
Opposition Whip
Why debate?
> Excellent way of improving speaking skills
> Promotes one capabilities to develop a convincing argument.
Relevance of your assertion to your motion; relevance of your stance to your values, principles or how it promotes welfare in general
Impact
Motion abbreviations to remember:
THBT
THW
THS
THR
THBT - This House Believes That
THW - This House Would
THS - This House Should
THR - This House Regrets
A critical part to the success of the debate.
Defining the motion
May be a question, a statement, or an argument which cannot be longer than 15 seconds.
Point of Information (POI)
One who defines the motion and provides a debatable case;
Provides the split between speakers;
States position on the case;
Provides at least two major arguments;
Summarizes arguments and concludes speech reiterating position on the matter
Prime Minister
One who introduces the Opposition’s case;
Accepts or challenges the Government’s definition;
Provides preview of the Opposition’s case and team split;
Refute the Government’s case;
Presents at least two arguments and concludes the speech
Opposition Leader
One who provides rhetorical introduction, as appropriate, and speech preview;
Answers and rebuts the Opposition’s criticism;
Rebuilds case and or provides constructive matter
Deputy Prime Minister
One who answers Government’s defense;
Rebuts new arguments presented by the Deputy Prime Minister;
Rebuilds and sustains arguments;
Presents at least one additional constructive matter
Deputy Leader of Opposition
One who presents a new case consistent with the Opening Government;
Provides different context and new perspectives;
Refutes the Deputy Leader of Opposition’s arguments
Member of the Government
One who presents an extension of the Opposition’s case;
Refutes the arguments of the Member of the Government
Member of the Opposition
One who rebuts the Member of the Opposition;
Presents new arguments (only as needed);
Summarizes the debate and provides statement why government wins the debate.
Government Whip
One who rebuts the Government Whip;
Summarizes the debate and provides statement why Opposition wins the debate
Opposition Whip
3 Ms in Debate
Matter
Manner
Method
