Debate Topics Generator
Practice debate with 705+ topics across 22 categories
Team debate focused on specific policy proposals
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This house believes that democracy is the best form of government
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How to Use
- • Select a debate format (Pro/Con, Lincoln-Douglas, Parliamentary, etc.)
- • Filter by topic type: Motions, Flip topics, or Policy Resolutions
- • Choose your side and practice arguing that position
- • Use the built-in timer with format-specific speech lengths
- • Track your practice history to see your progress
Debate Formats Explained
Pro/Con (Simple)
Basic debate format with one speaker for each side
Sides: Pro vs Con
Lincoln-Douglas (LD)
One-on-one value debate format popular in high school
Sides: Affirmative vs Negative
Parliamentary (Parli)
British-style debate with government and opposition
Sides: Government vs Opposition
Policy (CX)
Team debate focused on specific policy proposals
Sides: Affirmative vs Negative
Public Forum (PF)
Accessible team debate on current events
Sides: Pro vs Con
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Policy Debate Topics
Policy debate (also known as Cross-Examination or CX debate) is a team debate format focused on specific policy proposals. Debaters research extensively and use evidence to argue for or against policy changes.
Policy Debate Speech Times
- • 1st Affirmative Constructive (1AC): 8 minutes
- • Cross-Examination: 3 minutes
- • 1st Negative Constructive (1NC): 8 minutes
- • Cross-Examination: 3 minutes
- • 2nd Affirmative Constructive (2AC): 8 minutes
- • Cross-Examination: 3 minutes
- • 2nd Negative Constructive (2NC): 8 minutes
- • 1st Negative Rebuttal (1NR): 5 minutes
- • 1st Affirmative Rebuttal (1AR): 5 minutes
- • 2nd Negative Rebuttal (2NR): 5 minutes
- • 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal (2AR): 5 minutes
Key Features of Policy Debate
- • Team format (2 debaters per side)
- • Evidence-heavy with extensive research
- • Same topic debated all year
- • Focus on plan, advantages, and disadvantages
- • Preparation time: 8-10 minutes total