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What is the default position in debates, according to the text?
What is the default position in debates, according to the text?
Which side has the responsibility to provide sufficient evidence in a debate?
Which side has the responsibility to provide sufficient evidence in a debate?
What happens if the affirmative side fails to meet its burden of proof?
What happens if the affirmative side fails to meet its burden of proof?
What is the initial burden of the affirmative side?
What is the initial burden of the affirmative side?
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In a debate, who is presumed to have an effective position unless proven otherwise?
In a debate, who is presumed to have an effective position unless proven otherwise?
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What is the responsibility of the negative side primarily in a debate?
What is the responsibility of the negative side primarily in a debate?
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What is the burden of proof not on the negative side to do?
What is the burden of proof not on the negative side to do?
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Which side can capitalize on the lack of compelling evidence from the affirmative?
Which side can capitalize on the lack of compelling evidence from the affirmative?
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What is the responsibility placed on the affirmative side to convince others?
What is the responsibility placed on the affirmative side to convince others?
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What role does the negative side play if the affirmative fails to provide sufficient evidence?
What role does the negative side play if the affirmative fails to provide sufficient evidence?
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