Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Every term you need — from Model UN procedure to international law, economics, and political theory. Clear definitions, real examples, and cross-linked concepts.

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C

3 terms

Cross-Examination Period

A timed segment in debate where one speaker questions the opposing team to clarify or challenge their arguments.

Debate & Speech

Crossfire

A period in Public Forum debate where opposing teams ask each other questions directly to clarify or challenge arguments.

Debate & Speech

Crossfire Period

A timed segment in Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum debates where direct questioning allows debaters to engage interactively.

Debate & Speech

G

1 term

Grand Crossfire

A segment in Public Forum debate where all four debaters question each other simultaneously to test arguments.

Debate & Speech

M

1 term

Member Speaker

In British Parliamentary debate, the first speaker for each team who presents the team's initial arguments.

Debate & Speech

P

1 term

Preliminary Speech

The opening speech in Lincoln-Douglas debate where the affirmative presents their value and criterion along with contentions.

Debate & Speech

S

1 term

Summary Speech

A Public Forum debate speech that reviews and compares major arguments to clarify the round for judges and prepare for final focus.

Debate & Speech

V

1 term

Value Criterion

A standard or mechanism used in Lincoln-Douglas debate to measure which value is best upheld in the round.

Debate & Speech

W

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Whip Speech

The final speech in British Parliamentary debate that summarizes and weighs all arguments presented by the team.

Debate & Speech