WHAT'S HAPPENING
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
STATEWIDE QUALIFIER
RESOLUTIONS + TOPICS
LINCOLN DOUGLAS
Resolved:
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It is morally justifiable for a nation to prioritize its own economic interests over global social interests.
PUBLIC FORUM
Resolved:
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Social media platforms are doing more harm than good for civil discourse.
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL
Resolved:
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Competition is superior to cooperation as a means of achieving excellence.
EXTEMPORANEOUS DEBATE
TOPIC AREAS
Search and Seizure
Citizenship
Agriculture
Social Security
REGION SPECIFIC:
NORTHWEST, NORTHEAST, CENTRAL, SOUTH
EXTEMP SPEAKING
TOPICS
Local Economic Development
Community Engagement & Civic Participation
Public Health (Local & State)
Federal Government & Institutions
IMPROMPTU
TOPICS
Citizen Influences on Government
Dinner Conversations with _____
What would you do if...
Key Florida Events
REGION SPECIFIC:
GULF COAST, SOUTHEAST, NORTH CENTRAL
EXTEMP SPEAKING
TOPICS
Local Government Structures & Accountability
Local Infrastructure & Transportation
State Governance & Institutions
Human Rights & Humanitarian Issues
IMPROMPTU
TOPICS
"Which is Better..."
Secret Life of Pets
Enlightenment Thinker Quotes
Civic Responsibilities
STATEWIDE QUALIFIER
RESOLUTIONS + TOPICS
Policing and Enforcement
EXTEMPORANEOUS DEBATE
TOPIC AREAS
Freedom of Religion
Due Process
Education Policy
National Security
State's Rights
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
EXTEMPORANEOUS DEBATE
TOPIC AREAS
Second Amendment
ELIMINATION ROUND 1
EXTEMPORANEOUS DEBATE
TOPIC AREAS
Media + Elections
ELIMINATION ROUND 2
EXTEMPORANEOUS DEBATE
TOPIC AREAS
ELIMINATION ROUND 3
Policing and Enforcement
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
TOPIC AREAS
Environment & Conservation (Local)
Education (Local & State)
Disaster Preparedness
International Cooperation & Global Challenges
Federal Government & Institutions
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
TOPIC AREAS
Federal Economy & Trade
ELIMINATION ROUND 1
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
TOPIC AREAS
Florida’s Natural Resources & Environment
ELIMINATION ROUND 2
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
TOPIC AREAS
Public Health (Local & State)
ELIMINATION ROUND 3
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
TOPIC AREAS
If I could..."
Fortune Cookies
Economic Terms
The secret life of 10 household items
New Year Resolutions
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
TOPIC AREAS
Winter Activities
ELIMINATION ROUND 1
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
TOPIC AREAS
Holiday Terms
ELIMINATION ROUND 2
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
TOPIC AREAS
ELIMINATION ROUND 3
Enlightenment Thinker Quotes
FCDI REGIONAL #3
TOPICS
EXTEMPORANEOUS DEBATE
TOPIC AREAS
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Labor
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Free Speech in Schools
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Tourism
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Criminal Punishment
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TOPIC AREA
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Public-Private Partnerships
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State: Florida Policy
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Environment
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International Policy
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African American Musical Pioneers
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Emotions
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What would you do if...
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Valentine's Day
IMPROMPTU TOPIC AREA
FEBRUARY/MARCH
RESOLUTIONS
Resolved:
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Citizenship in the United States ought to be determined primarily as a result of public contribution, (i.e., public service, military service, tax contribution, or land development).
LINCOLN DOUGLAS
Resolved:
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The United States should increase protectionist tariffs to incentivize increased American production.
PUBLIC FORUM
Resolved:
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Freedom of speech should be limited when it threatens the functioning of a representative government.
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
2025-2026 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
NOTE: FCDI Qualifier #3 for the SOUTH REGION and FCDI Qualifier #4 for the NORTHWEST REGION have been rescheduled. Please note the new times and locations below!
FEBRUARY 2026
MARCH 2026
APRIL 2025
Sarasota, Florida
COMING SOON
FCDI State Championship
Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19
New College of Florida
