Student Government Association—Sarah Harper-Johnston, Maria Rodriguez, and Jasmine Paul
Debate and Politics Club—Mario Lopez, Toyla Lagon, and Quinn Chesser
On November 7, 2016 at 18:30, AUP's SGA and the Debate and Politics Club will be hosting a debate on the 2016 Presidential Elections. All AUP students are invited to apply to be a participant in this debate. Only 3 students will be chosen to represent either the Democratic or the Republican side. Peacock Media will also be present to cover the event.
The following topics will be discussed:
Domestic Policy Race relations in America Gun reform Healthcare reform International Relations Middle East Attitudes to Islam Israeli-American relations Immigration (Jus sanguis vs jus solis) Adoption of refugees on U.S. soil Environmental issues Drug Legalization Oil vs renewable resources Debate Format: Each side has 3 minutes to respond to the moderator's question. The moderator will alternate which side answers first. After both sides have answered, each side has 2 minute to rebut. Debaters' rights: Right to petition for a rebuttal response from the opposing side Right to ask for a rephrased question Debaters are allowed a 15 seconds grace period to prepare their answer The right to cross-examine the other side's evidence. Hard copies only. No electronic devices. Bathroom breaks Rights of moderator:
Right to order audience members and debaters to be quiet
Right to remove a speaker if they are being disrespectful, using profanity, using ad hominem attacks, or disregarding the procedures of the debate after one warning per individual
Right to call for a recess
Bathroom break
Right to expel any crowd member
Judging:
The three members of the Debate and Politics Club (Mario, Quinn, Toyla) will serve as judges for the debate
The judges will not decide a winner through content of arguments, but rather the articulation of points and the clarity of their debate style.
Different aspects of the debate will be rated by each of the 3 judges which will then be tallied after the final question.