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Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Lincoln-Douglas Debate. History. Comes from a series of recorded historical debates that took place between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln in 1858

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Lincoln-Douglas Debate

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  1. Lincoln-Douglas Debate

  2. History Comes from a series of recorded historical debates that took place between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln in 1858 Lincoln was arguing that slavery is morally wrong, and should be outlawed, while Douglas argued that the people of a region should be able to choose their own laws.

  3. Basic Structure An LD debate is referred to as a “round” Two debaters take up opposing positions on a pre-determined resolution Resolution- a carefully worded central topic that debaters either affirm or negate in a given round. Takes place in front of a single judge or a panel of judges

  4. Basic Structure Affirmative Constructive (6 minutes) Cross Examination by the Negative (3 minutes) Negative Constructive (7 minutes) Cross Examination by the Affirmative (3 minutes) First Affirmative Rebuttal Negative Rebuttal Second Affirmative Rebuttal *both neg. and aff. are granted 3-5 minutes of “prep time” during the round.

  5. Affirmative Constructive The Affirmative starts the debate by presenting a prepared speech that outlines the basic tenants of her position.

  6. Cross Examination by the Negative This is the Negative’s opportunity to pose questions and have them answered by the Affirmative.

  7. Negative Constructive The Negative usually presents his prepared speech in which he outlines why he disagrees with the resolution and responds to the Affirmative’s speech by pointing out his reasons for disagreement.

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