British Parliamentary Debate

Question 1

It is a structured argument.

Answer 1

Debate

Question 2

What composes the Argument Structure?

1.
2.
3.

Answer 2

1. Assertion
2. Reason
3. Evidence

Question 3

It is a claim or a statement that needs to be proven

Answer 3

Assertion

Question 4

It is the act of proving the assertion by explaining, describing, elaborating, or providing a premise.

Answer 4

Reasoning

Question 5

Facts, information or observations in support of an assertion.

Answer 5

Evidence

Question 6

It is a debate format which involves four teams rather than two.

Answer 6

British Parliamentary

Question 7

It is a clearly worded statement which announces the topic of the debate.

Answer 7

Motion

Question 8

To discredit an argument by offering a completely different point of view

Answer 8

Rebut

Question 9

To produce evidence (facts or figures) to prove an argument untrue

Answer 9

Refute

Question 10

Speakers role on Government side

Answer 10

Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister
Member of the Government
Government Whip

Question 11

Speakers role on Opposition side

Answer 11

Leader of Opposition
Deputy Leader of Opposition
Opposition Member
Opposition Whip

Question 12

Why debate?

Answer 12

> Excellent way of improving speaking skills

> Promotes one capabilities to develop a convincing argument.

Question 13

Relevance of your assertion to your motion; relevance of your stance to your values, principles or how it promotes welfare in general

Answer 13

Impact

Question 14

Motion abbreviations to remember:

THBT
THW
THS
THR

Answer 14

THBT - This House Believes That
THW - This House Would
THS - This House Should
THR - This House Regrets

Question 15

A critical part to the success of the debate.

Answer 15

Defining the motion

Question 16

May be a question, a statement, or an argument which cannot be longer than 15 seconds.

Answer 16

Point of Information (POI)

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Prime Minister

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Opposition Leader

Question 19

One who provides rhetorical introduction, as appropriate, and speech preview;
Answers and rebuts the Opposition’s criticism;
Rebuilds case and or provides constructive matter

Answer 19

Deputy Prime Minister

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Deputy Leader of Opposition

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Member of the Government

Question 22

One who presents an extension of the Opposition’s case;

Refutes the arguments of the Member of the Government

Answer 22

Member of the Opposition

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

Government Whip

Question 24

One who rebuts the Government Whip;

Summarizes the debate and provides statement why Opposition wins the debate

Answer 24

Opposition Whip

Question 25

3 Ms in Debate

Answer 25

Matter
Manner
Method