B. Novice Extemporaneous Event Prompts
Round 1 -
Speaker 1
- Does the Supreme Court still have any power to check the executive branch?
- Will Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue to have ‘complete immunity’ from the law?
- Should lobbying in Washington, D.C. be more heavily regulated?
Speaker 2
- What is the impact of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown?
- How have the theatrics of the Trump administration affected their public perception?
- Is the U.S. headed towards a national recession in 2026?
Speaker 3
- Should the 25th Amendment be invoked?
- Will the current administration’s support of oil-based energy affect the future of environmental protection in the USA?
- How are recent immigration enforcement operations in major cities affecting local police cooperation with federal agencies?
Speaker 4
- Should the selective service require women to be drafted?
- What impact is the growth of remote work having on urban economies and public transportation systems?
- Will the midterm election be a “bloodbath” for the republican party?
Speaker 5
- Should we raise the federal minimum wage?
- How has the conflict with Iran affected constituents of the US?
- Does partisan gerrymandering undermine democratic representation in the United States?
Speaker 6
- Should Marijuana be federally legalized?
- How should the federal government regulate data centers?
- How is political polarization affecting the effectiveness of Congress in passing major legislation?
Speaker 7
- Should Congress impose an age limit for its members?
- Will Kristi Noem hold any power in her new position?
- Will Trump's recent executive order lead to the legalization of psychedelic drugs?
Speaker 8
- How can we decrease polarization in the federal government?
- Should the president be allowed to drastically alter the White House?
- Is it fair for politicians, like Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, to resign before they are investigated by the House Ethics Committee?
Round 2 -
Speaker 1
- Should Ukraine continue its suspension of elections during the ongoing war?
- Should NATO expand further?
- What is the future of the relationship between China, Korea, and Japan?
Speaker 2
- How are rising geopolitical tensions impacting international travel?
- Should the U.S. sanction China in order to help curb its contributions to global CO2 emissions?
- How is the government of Greece responding to economic pressures?
Speaker 3
- What measures should India take to address their rapidly declining groundwater?
- How does cartel retaliation impact civilian governance in Mexico?
- How should Nepal address its energy crisis?
Speaker 4
- How effective is the United Nations in addressing escalating global conflicts and humanitarian crises?
- Will Bangladesh’s current government listen to its constituents?
- What is the future of microchip production if China takes over Taiwan?
Speaker 5
- What is the impact of the personal conduct of politicians on international diplomacy?
- How will the CECOT in El Salvador impact its political future?
- How should South Korea address its declining birthrate?
Speaker 6
- How has media coverage shaped international public understanding of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict?
- How do France’s immigration policies affect its population?
- What impact are shifting domestic policies in Brazil having on deforestation and global climate negotiations?
Speaker 7
- Is Venezuela being helped or hurt through the United States processing of their oil?
- What should be done about the displaced populations of Palestinian refugees?
- How should Ireland address their endangered language?
Speaker 8
- Will the UN step up against the war in Iran?
- What criticisms exist regarding the U.S. role as both mediator and ally to Israel?
- What should Brazil do to help preserve its indigenous peoples' culture?
Finals -
Speaker 1
- How should the Californian government address the unhoused?
- Does the Valley Water agency support its constituents well?
- Is Tom Steyer using his wealth to “buy” the position of governor of California?
Speaker 2
- How does the A’s leaving Oakland impact the city?
- Should California pass legislation on PFAS pesticides?
- What should be done about politicians like Erik Swallwell?
Speaker 3
- Should California decriminalize all drugs?
- To what extent should the U.S. Department of Education tie federal funding to student performance outcomes?
- Does Gavin Newsom have a good chance of becoming the Democratic nominee for the 2028 presidential election?
Speaker 4
- How should California address its increasing wage gap?
- How can public universities balance rising tuition costs with maintaining educational quality and access?
- Should California address flooding in urban areas or wildfires in rural areas first?
Speaker 5
- Should CSU tuition be free for California residents?
- How should California address fracking threats to its national parks?
- How will new gambling regulations affect California card rooms?
Speaker 6
- How are statewide policies restricting smartphones in classrooms affecting student engagement?
- What impact did Super Bowl LX have on the Bay Area?
- Should California create legislation that would protect Tulare Lake if it appears again?
Speaker 7
- To what extent have invasive species damaged Californian ecosystems?
- What are the impacts of the recent TSA shortages at airports like SFO?
- How should California's big tech companies respond to recent cyber attacks?
Speaker 8
- How should San Francisco address the Tenderloin?
- Is Coachella doing enough towards sustainability?
- How would Steve Kerr leaving the Golden State Warriors impact the community?