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Basics of BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY Debate This sheet is just a basic explanation of BP debating; complementary strategical seminars are essential. In learning BP, debaters should think about specific strategies for each team, and organizational techniques (especially for summary speakers). Teams and speakers in a BP Debate First Proposition: First Speaker 7 minutes Second Speaker 7 minutes First Opposition: First Speaker 7 minutes Second Speaker 7 minutes Second Proposition: First Speaker 7 minutes Summary/Whip Speaker 7 minutes Second Opposition: First Speaker 7 minutes Summary/Whip Speaker 7 minutes In adjudication, teams are ranked from 1 to 4 (1 is best). Key Differences between BP and CP: Twice as many teams More emphasis on knowledge (no spec knowledge rules). You need to have information and relevant examples to deepen or extend the debate. More constructive and analysis burden for second speakers. There should be an equal balance between speakers in the first half. A longer debate means you have to work harder to keep your arguments alive and relevant throughout the debate. You need to put more work in to differentiate your team. Team Responsibilities and Strategies First Prop: Defines the resolution, lay out a prop focus. Present a “model” from which Prop will approach the debate, setting the framework from which Opp can work. The second speaker: continue constructive material, refute First Opp. Difference from CP: the case should be broader, in order to make it more difficult for 2nd Prop to expand. You want to cover as much ground as possible, as long as you can properly deal with each of your arguments. Arguments are larger, less specific in title. First Opp: Lays out the opp focus, clashes with First Prop’s model and constructive. Difference from CP: Opp needs to have more construction than normal, with an equal burden between spea