THS a decentralized urban planning system (Urban planning)
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A decentralized urban planning system is one wherein decisions (e.g building regulations, permits for development, constructions for public spaces) are made on the local level (e.g city, provincial) as opposed to the national level
Government 1.53
Opposition 1.48
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.53
Closing 1.48
Average Points per half
OG
1.45
OO
1.60
CG
1.60
CO
1.35
average points per position (20 debates)
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OO results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
CG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
CO results
Round 2
THR the stigmatization of cosmetic procedures (e.g. plastic surgery, make-up) (Gender)
Government 1.50
Opposition 1.50
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.39
Closing 1.61
Average Points per half
OG
1.37
OO
1.42
CG
1.63
CO
1.58
average points per position (19 debates)
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OO results
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4th
4
CG results
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1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
CO results
Round 3
THS the use of condominia in settling international territorial disputes (e.g Guyana-Venezuela over Essequibo, Turkey-Cyprus over Northern Cyprus, etc.) (IR)
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A condominium is a political territory in or over which multiple sovereign power formally agree to share equal dominium and exercise their rights jointly, without dividing it into national zones.
Government 1.47
Opposition 1.53
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.66
Closing 1.34
Average Points per half
OG
1.74
OO
1.58
CG
1.21
CO
1.47
average points per position (19 debates)
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
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3rd
3
4th
4
OO results
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CG results
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4th
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CO results
Round 4
THR the rise of financial communities on social media (e.g. financial influencers, r/WallStreetBets) (Finance)
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A financial influencer is someone who shares financial advice, products, or services online.
r/WallStreetBets is a subreddit where participants discuss stock and option trading.
Government 1.50
Opposition 1.50
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.58
Closing 1.42
Average Points per half
OG
1.79
OO
1.37
CG
1.21
CO
1.63
average points per position (19 debates)
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OO results
1st
1
2nd
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3rd
3
4th
4
CG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
CO results
Round 5
TH, as religious leaders, would abandon the preaching of self-deprivation (e.g. fasting, poverty, asceticism, etc.) (Religion)
Government 1.50
Opposition 1.50
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.47
Closing 1.53
Average Points per half
OG
1.58
OO
1.37
CG
1.42
CO
1.63
average points per position (19 debates)
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OO results
1st
1
2nd
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3rd
3
4th
4
CG results
1st
1
2nd
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3rd
3
4th
4
CO results
Novice Semifinals
THW prohibit corporations from creating employment decisions (e.g. hiring, promotions, termination) based on the opinions, expressions, and preferences of their current and prospective employees outside of work (Labor)
results from 2 debates
advanced
eliminated
OG results distribution
adv.
eliminated
OO results distribution
advanced
eliminated
CG results distribution
advanced
elim.
CO results distribution
Open Quarterfinals
THW prohibit corporations from creating employment decisions (e.g. hiring, promotions, termination) based on the opinions, expressions, and preferences of their current and prospective employees outside of work (Labor)
results from 4 debates
advanced
eliminated
OG results distribution
advanced
eliminated
OO results distribution
advanced
eliminated
CG results distribution
advanced
eliminated
CO results distribution
Open Semifinals
THS the creation of a single centralized body for AI research and development (Technology)
results from 2 debates
advanced
eliminated
OG results distribution
advanced
eliminated
OO results distribution
advanced
eliminated
CG results distribution
advanced
eliminated
CO results distribution
Novice Finals
THW give greater weight to standardized testing scores as opposed to subjective methods of evaluation (essays, interviews, recommendation letters) when deciding entry into school admissions (Education)
results from 1 debate
adv.
eliminated
OG results distribution
adv.
eliminated
OO results distribution
advanced
elim.
CG results distribution
adv.
eliminated
CO results distribution
High School Finals
THW give greater weight to standardized testing scores as opposed to subjective methods of evaluation (essays, interviews, recommendation letters) when deciding entry into school admissions (Education)