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
FCDI ONLINE D
TOPICS
EXTEMPORANEOUS DEBATE
TOPIC AREAS
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Superpowers
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Controlled Substance Policy
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Voting Rights
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Immigration Policy
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TOPIC AREA
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Law Enforcement Accountability and Ethics
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Local Conservation and Land Use
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Housing Access and Affordability
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Social Services
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Influential American Musicians
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The Roaring Twenties
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Coming of Age
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Snacks that Shaped America
IMPROMPTU TOPIC AREA
FCDI REGIONAL #4
TOPICS
EXTEMPORANEOUS DEBATE
TOPIC AREAS
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Elections
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Tariffs
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Transportation
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Love
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TOPIC AREA
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Technology and Civics Liberties
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Media Regulation
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Federal Structure and State Power
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Criminal Justice
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Proverbs from Around the World
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Renowned American Brands
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What Matters More...?
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Constitutional Amendments
IMPROMPTU TOPIC AREA
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 2026
Sarasota, Florida
COMING SOON
FCDI State Championship - High School
Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19
New College of Florida
Sarasota, Florida
COMING SOON
FCDI State Championship - Middle School
Middle School Saturday Competition
State College of Florida
