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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?
- In favor of the status quo (correct)
- In favor of the affirmative side
- In favor of change
- In favor of the negative side
Which side has the responsibility to provide sufficient evidence in a debate?
Which side has the responsibility to provide sufficient evidence in a debate?
- Judges
- Audience
- Negative side
- Affirmative side (correct)
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?
- The affirmative side can shift the burden to the judges
- The debate is canceled
- The negative side automatically wins
- The negative side can point out the lack of compelling evidence (correct)
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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