B. Novice Extemporaneous Event Prompts

Round 1 -

  1. Speaker 1


    1. Does the Supreme Court still have any power to check the executive branch?
    2. Will Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue to have ‘complete immunity’ from the law?
    3. Should lobbying in Washington, D.C. be more heavily regulated?
  2. Speaker 2


    1. What is the impact of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown?
    2. How have the theatrics of the Trump administration affected their public perception?

    3. Is the U.S. headed towards a national recession in 2026?
  3. Speaker 3


    1. Should the 25th Amendment be invoked?
    2. Will the current administration’s support of oil-based energy affect the future of environmental protection in the USA?
    3. How are recent immigration enforcement operations in major cities affecting local police cooperation with federal agencies?
  4. Speaker 4


    1. Should the selective service require women to be drafted?
    2. What impact is the growth of remote work having on urban economies and public transportation systems?
    3. Will the midterm election be a “bloodbath” for the republican party?
  5. Speaker 5


    1. Should we raise the federal minimum wage?
    2. How has the conflict with Iran affected constituents of the US?
    3. Does partisan gerrymandering undermine democratic representation in the United States?
  6. Speaker 6


    1. Should Marijuana be federally legalized?
    2. How should the federal government regulate data centers?
    3. How is political polarization affecting the effectiveness of Congress in passing major legislation?
  7. Speaker 7


    1. Should Congress impose an age limit for its members?
    2. Will Kristi Noem hold any power in her new position?
    3. Will Trump's recent executive order lead to the legalization of psychedelic drugs?
  8. Speaker 8


    1. How can we decrease polarization in the federal government? 
    2. Should the president be allowed to drastically alter the White House?
    3. Is it fair for politicians, like Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, to resign before they are investigated by the House Ethics Committee?

Round 2 -

  1. Speaker 1


    1. Should Ukraine continue its suspension of elections during the ongoing war?
    2. Should NATO expand further?
    3. What is the future of the relationship between China, Korea, and Japan?
  2. Speaker 2


    1. How are rising geopolitical tensions impacting international travel?
    2. Should the U.S. sanction China in order to help curb its contributions to global CO2 emissions?
    3. How is the government of Greece responding to economic pressures?
  3. Speaker 3


    1. What measures should India take to address their rapidly declining groundwater?
    2. How does cartel retaliation impact civilian governance in Mexico?
    3. How should Nepal address its energy crisis?
  4. Speaker 4


    1. How effective is the United Nations in addressing escalating global conflicts and humanitarian crises?
    2. Will Bangladesh’s current government listen to its constituents?
    3. What is the future of microchip production if China takes over Taiwan?
  5. Speaker 5


    1. What is the impact of the personal conduct of politicians on international diplomacy?
    2. How will the CECOT in El Salvador impact its political future?
    3. How should South Korea address its declining birthrate?
  6. Speaker 6


    1. How has media coverage shaped international public understanding of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict?
    2. How do France’s immigration policies affect its population?
    3. What impact are shifting domestic policies in Brazil having on deforestation and global climate negotiations?
  7. Speaker 7


    1. Is Venezuela being helped or hurt through the United States processing of their oil?
    2. What should be done about the displaced populations of Palestinian refugees?
    3. How should Ireland address their endangered language?
  8. Speaker 8


    1. Will the UN step up against the war in Iran?
    2. What criticisms exist regarding the U.S. role as both mediator and ally to Israel?
    3. What should Brazil do to help preserve its indigenous peoples' culture?

Finals -

  1. Speaker 1


    1. How should the Californian government address the unhoused?
    2. Does the Valley Water agency support its constituents well?
    3. Is Tom Steyer using his wealth to “buy” the position of governor of California?
  2. Speaker 2


    1. How does the A’s leaving Oakland impact the city?
    2. Should California pass legislation on PFAS pesticides?
    3. What should be done about politicians like Erik Swallwell?
  3. Speaker 3


    1. Should California decriminalize all drugs?
    2. To what extent should the U.S. Department of Education tie federal funding to student performance outcomes?
    3. Does Gavin Newsom have a good chance of becoming the Democratic nominee for the 2028 presidential election?
  4. Speaker 4


    1. How should California address its increasing wage gap?
    2. How can public universities balance rising tuition costs with maintaining educational quality and access?
    3. Should California address flooding in urban areas or wildfires in rural areas first?
  5. Speaker 5


    1. Should CSU tuition be free for California residents?
    2. How should California address fracking threats to its national parks?
    3. How will new gambling regulations affect California card rooms?
  6. Speaker 6


    1. How are statewide policies restricting smartphones in classrooms affecting student engagement?
    2. What impact did Super Bowl LX have on the Bay Area?
    3. Should California create legislation that would protect Tulare Lake if it appears again?
  7. Speaker 7


    1. To what extent have invasive species damaged Californian ecosystems?
    2. What are the impacts of the recent TSA shortages at airports like SFO?
    3. How should California's big tech companies respond to recent cyber attacks?
  8. Speaker 8


    1. How should San Francisco address the Tenderloin?
    2. Is Coachella doing enough towards sustainability?
    3. How would Steve Kerr leaving the Golden State Warriors impact the community?