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
DECEMBER/JANUARY
RESOLUTIONS
Resolved:
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Public officials have a moral obligation to prioritize the public's best interest over the will of the majority.
LINCOLN DOUGLAS
Resolved:
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The United States should prioritize hard power over soft power in foreign affairs.
PUBLIC FORUM
Resolved:
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The pursuit of technological innovation ought to be constrained by ethical considerations.
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL
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 STATEWIDE #1
TOPICS
EXTEMPORANEOUS DEBATE
TOPIC AREAS
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Freedom of Religion
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Due Process
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Education Policy
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National Security
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TOPIC AREA
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Environment & Conservation (Local)
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Education (Local & State)
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Disaster Preparedness
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International Cooperation & Global Challenges
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"If I could..."
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Fortune Cookies
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Economic Terms
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The secret life of 10 household items
IMPROMPTU TOPIC AREA
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
2025-2026 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 2025
FEBRUARY 2026
MARCH 2026
APRIL 2025
Sarasota, Florida
COMING SOON
FCDI State Championship
Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19
New College of Florida
