The case line in debate refers to the assumption that all the debates are part of the bigger debate.
Societal good included individual rights as a value in a Lincoln-Douglas debate case.
defense just in case they ask a question
to make a case to the judge that affirming the resolution is good.
All court cases arise out of a debate, but court cases are a minority of debates. A debate is an argument where both sides substantiate their claims with evidence and usually have allotted times to make and present their views. A court case is a debate that occurs in front of a judge where both sides try to make the claim that a certain set of facts makes it clear that a person either violated the law or did not violate the law.
In a courtroom, the prosecution is most similar to the affirmative team in a debate. They both present arguments and evidence to prove their case or point of view.
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A stated case can be compared to one side of a debate. The stated case can be a pro reason something is done or a anti reason something is done. It is essentially one side of an argument.
Here are some examples: What issue would you like to debate? The class debated whether they wanted extra recess or pajama day. The judge debated the case as guilty.
A team line is a short statement that sums up your case. You use it multiple times in a debate.
In classical debate, the affirmative constructive speech is the first speech given by the team advocating for the resolution. It typically presents the team's arguments and sets the foundation for their case.
A debate? A heated conversation? --- dispute, controversy