Which of the following is NOT a difference between parliamentary debate and both the policy and Lincoln-Douglass debates?
A.
The parliamentary debate allows for witty remarks.
B.
The parliamentary debate is the same as the Lincoln-Douglass debate style.
C.
The parliamentary debate allows for interruptions in the constructive phase of debate.
D.
The parliamentary debate combines the philosophical/practical approach of the policy debate with the ethical approach of the Lincoln-Douglass debate.

Question

Which of the following is NOT a difference between parliamentary debate and both the policy and Lincoln-Douglass debates?
A.
The parliamentary debate allows for witty remarks.
B.
The parliamentary debate is the same as the Lincoln-Douglass debate style.
C.
The parliamentary debate allows for interruptions in the constructive phase of debate. 
D.
The parliamentary debate combines the philosophical/practical approach of the policy debate with the ethical approach of the Lincoln-Douglass debate.

Vocaloid · Answer

@Shadow  do you know anything about this?

Shadow · Answer

First off, the wording of this question may be a bit confusing, as 'not a difference' is a double negative. If something is not a difference, then it is a similarity. This question is essentially asking which trait is similar among these forms of debate.

Secondly, I have not personally participated in these forms, yet various of my friends have. My realm is public forum and congressional debate, as well as mock trial. I have never heard of any rules regarding 'witty remarks' and them not being allowed. In arguably the most formal of them all, mock trial, I stood before a state judge. It was not uncommon to make witty remarks as the judges *sometimes* appreciate them.

There is obviously a line though where some stuff isn't allowed. It's quite easy to see what would cross that.