QUESTIONS

Questions for the 2024 Tournament of Champions in Extemporaneous Speaking will be finalized by May 3.

Round 1: US & International Economy

Round 2: Eurasia

Round 3: The Americas

Round 4: US Politics & Policy

Round 5: Africa

Round 6: US Social Issues

Quarterfinals: Technology

Semifinals: Hypotheticals

Questions ask students to engage with a hypothetical scenario. These scenarios can be political, social, or economic in nature and must have not happened yet but be reasonably something that could.  Students will be asked how known actors, entities, or governmental structures would respond to this scenario, and analysis is predictive in nature. Both domestic and international actors will be included.

Finals: Triads

Questions ask students to analyze the relationship between three different actors.  These actors can be nations, factions within countries, individuals, organizations, or other relevant groups.  Successful speakers engage all three actors in their analysis of the question.