What happens during an LD debate?

FIRST AFFIRMATIVE CONSTRUCTIVE (1AC)

6 minutes

Presents an argument supporting the resolution.

CROSS-EXAMINATION OF THE 1AC

3 minutes

The negative questions the first affirmative speaker.

NEGATIVE CONSTRUCTIVE

7 minutes

Argues against the affirmative case; may present arguments against the plan as well.

CROSS-EXAMINATION OF THE NEGATIVE

3 minutes

FIRST AFFIRMATIVE REBUTTAL

4 minutes

Defends the affirmative case against the negative arguments.

NEGATIVE REBUTTAL

6 minutes

Rebuilds the key arguments against the affirmative case.

SECOND AFFIRMATIVE REBUTTAL

3 minutes

Defends the affirmative case against the negative rebuttal arguments.