Policy

Overview

Policy debate in Lincoln-Douglas (LD) uses a utilitarian framework calculus and focuses on analyzing the pros and cons of a specific policy action. These debates are heavily influenced by the policy debate event, and is often called either “LARP”, the abbreviation for live action role-playing, as LD debaters are “role-playing” as policy debaters, or “util debate.” Policy debate uses utilitarian calculus to focus on the consequences of a policy action. This debate style relies on policy research and is multi-disciplinary, often drawing heavily from international relations, political science, and economics. In addition to its educational benefits, policy positions are strategic, often leveraged against critical and philosophy positions. Policy debate is especially prevalent on the West Coast, though it is used all across the country.

Policy ACs

[Brief explanation of what the goal of a Policy AC is, including the overall structure of an AC. In this explanation, weave in links to Inherency, Advantages, Solvency, and Plans]

Policy NCs

[Brief explanation on how to negate a Policy AC, with a brief description of Impact Defense, Straight Turns, DAs, and CPs.

Note: The responses (e.g. permutations) should go in the appropriate sections (e.g. counterplans).