2025 ACC Debate Tournament Round Miami vs SMU — Watch with transcript
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2025 ACC Debate Tournament Round Miami vs SMU

Apr 27, 20250.2k

This year’s topic is “Resolved: Washington D.C. should be granted statehood." Speech Times: 1st Affirmative 6 Minutes Cross examination by 2nd Negative Speaker, 4 minutes 1st Negative 6 minutes Cross examination by 1st Affirmative Speaker, 4 minutes 2nd Affirmative 6 minutes Cross examination by 1st Negative Speaker, 4 minutes 2nd Negative 6 minutes Cross examination by 2nd Affirmative Speaker, 4 minutes 2 minutes of preparation time Affirmative Rebuttal 6 minutes 2 minutes of preparation time Negative Rebuttal 6 minutes Arguments expressed in this debate are the competitors' and don't represent their school's or the tournament organizer's official position.

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  • Flow judge: A technical, experienced circuit judge who votes on the flow: dropped arguments are true, extensions need warrants, and weighing decides close rounds.

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