1. Issue being debated is referred to as the "topic" or "question."

2. The team arguing in support of the question is the Affirmative.

3. The team arguing against the question is called the Negative.

4. Address all your remarks through the Moderator.

5. Teams can role- play that they represent an interest group etc.

6. Debaters shall treat each other with respect. Judges shall penalize debaters guilty of rudeness or brow-beating

7. Debaters shall ask fair questions on relevant subjects.

8. Questions may originate from any speech given during the debate.

9. Examiners shall be penalized for arguing with witnesses or making speeches instead of asking questions.

10. The Moderator may cut short a witness who stalls or answers at unreasonable length.

11. Debaters shall give direct, honest answers. They must not evade questions.

12. Witnesses must be allowed to clarify an answer. A debater may not be limited to a "yes" or "no" answer.

13. Debaters being examined cannot ask questions, except to clarify a question.

14. No heckling, points of order or personal privilege may be raised during the debate.

15. Debaters will have an opportunity to address rule violations at the end of the debate.