Debate Resolutions
Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Team Policy Debate are offered at ASDA tournaments. Competitors may participate in one style of debate at any given tournament.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate is also known as Values Debate. A single debater on each side affirms or negates the resolution using logic, philosophy, and real-life examples to support their side of the debate.
2025-2026 ASDA Lincoln-Douglas Debate Resolution: A federal system of government is superior to a unitary system of government.
Team Policy Debate
Team Policy Debate is also known as CX Debate. A team of two debaters on each side debates a question of policy change. The affirmative team proposes a change in policy that fits within the assigned resolution and the negative team presents potential problems with the specific policy change.
2025-2026 ASDA Team Policy Debate Resolution: The United States should significantly amend the Constitution.
