Politics & Democracy debate motions (page 3)

Given political feasibility, TH prefers a carbon tax to cap-and-trade.

Northams 2019 · 3

THBT popular referenda should be banned in Western liberal democracies.

Northams 2019 · Open_Octos

In the event that current talks produce a compromise Brexit deal, This House Would put it to a referendum with "remain" as an alternative.

HWS Round Robin 2019 · 3

THW cut government and parliament members wages and pension funds, if they run fiscal deficits.

Prague Open 2019 · 1

TH, as the Democratic party, regrets starting the impeachment process of President Trump.

Prague Open 2019 · Open_Semi

This House would criminalize defamation.

Cracow Open 2019 · 3

THO social media banning of alt-right figures

Vienna IV 2019 · Novice_Final

THW elect 51% of parliament by lottery

Tilbury House Cologne Open 2019 · 5

After a speaker has been invited, this house would allow university to vote to reject the speaker from coming to campus.

The Karachi Cup 2019 · 4

This house believes that all laws regarding climate change should be subject to a referendum only open to those aged 30 and below.

The Karachi Cup 2019 · Open_Quarters

This house, as the US government, would break up Facebook, inc.

The Lyceum Debating Championship 2019 · 4

If brought back to the 2018 ballot in the Pakistani General Elections, this house would still vote for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI).

The Lyceum Debating Championship 2019 · Open_Final

THW prevent climate change deniers from seeking political office

LUMS Asians' Debate Open · 4

TH, as a leftist politician, would adopt political disinformation campaign tactics.

UBC IV 2019 · 1

THS THE BANNING OF POLITICAL PARTIES ADVERTISEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

All-Nigeria Universities Debate Championship 2019 · 8

THR THE BORDER CLOSURE

All-Nigeria Universities Debate Championship 2019 · Open_Final

That it would be in the interests of the Democratic Party if Kamala Harris were to win the Presidential nomination instead of Bernie Sanders.

Easters 2019 · 5

That we would, as the Coalition, dedicate substantial resources into challenging the legal status of minor parties and their candidates (eg. Section 44, the number of signatures, etc.)

Easters 2019 · 5

That the public, via referendum, should be given the power to pardon/give amnesty to whistleblowers.

Easters 2019 · Open_Octo

The GOP should seek to run an alternate candidate to compete with Trump during the presidential primaries

Western Washington University 2019 · 1

This House Would hold a second binding referendum on whether the UK should leave the EU

Western Washington University 2019 · 2

THBT NZ should return to First Past the Post (FPP)

Joynt Scroll 2019 · Open_Final

This house believes that states should not attempt to regulate digital currencies like bitcoin.

New Zealand BP Debating Championships 2019 · 3

THBT it is in the Democratic Party's interest to impeach Donald Trump

Imperial Novices 2019 · Schools_Semi

THR the rise of political memes

Imperial Novices 2019 · Open_Semi

As a voter, THW choose not to vote for a progressive candidate who is part of a political dynasty.

9th Zamboanga Debate Open · 1

THW remove tax benefits from schools with faculty members who have publicly stated political positions (e.g. in blogs, tweets, and editorials) that contradict progressive values

Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2019 · 7

THR the common focus by voters on the ideological consistency of politicians

JPDU Spring Tournament · 4

This House Would reserve seats in parliament for candidates under 30

WSDC 2019 · Round 7 (impromptu) · World Schools Debating Championships

This house supports job security legislation.

Mexico WUDC 2018 · 2

This house would allow citizens to vote on individual bills in place of their representative, with the representative retaining the voting power of those of their constituents who did not directly vote on that specific bill.

Mexico WUDC 2018 · 5

This house believes that Catholic religious officials in Mexico should not make statements in support of governmental policies, political parties, or candidates.

Mexico WUDC 2018 · EFL_Semis

This house believes that it is better for the general population to be more optimistic about the current and future state of the nation (including societal cohesion, peace processes, the state of the economy) than an objectively accurate judgement.

Mexico WUDC 2018 · EFL_Final

This House would ban people whose net worth is in more than the 90th percentile from running for office

UBC IV · 5

THBT it should be prohibited all acts of election campaign with the exception of public debates

1st Copa Leones de Debate (CLD) at University of Guadalajara · Novice_Final

This House would privatize NASA

Novi Sad Open 2018 · 2

This House Believes that the US Democratic Party should move to the left in candidate selection and policy platform

Novi Sad EUDC 2018 · 1

THBT political representatives should deliberately seek to achieve the best political outcomes for their own local community or constituency, even at the expense of the national interest.

Cedar College Debating Championship 2018 · 1

THW NOT ALLOW MEMBERS OF FAMILIES WITH OVERWHELMING SOCIAL INFLUENCE (e.g, The Adeleke Family in Osun State - Davido's family) TO CONTEST ELECTIONS

All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC), University of Ilorin 2018 · 3

Forced to vote between Haddad and Bolsonaro, This House would vote for Haddad.

GV Debate · Open_Final

THW replace the Māori seats in Parliament with a Māori upper house

Joynt Scroll (NZ Prepared Debating Tournament) · 2

TH, as a US Democratic presidential contender, would make repeal of the second amendment part of their core policy platform for 2020

Joynt Scroll (NZ Prepared Debating Tournament) · 4

TH regrets the Obergefell decision

Joynt Scroll (NZ Prepared Debating Tournament) · Open_Semis

This house believes that we should exclusively fund political parties through public funding.

NZ Easters 2018 · 1

This house regrets written constitutions.

NZ Easters 2018 · 1

This house would abolish income tax in favour of consumption taxes.

NZ Easters 2018 · 2

A Western democratic nation has recently been the target of a relatively large terrorist attack. That nation has elections scheduled in a week. This house would cancel those elections.

NZ Easters 2018 · 4

This house believes that social media companies should aggressively exclude extremist political content from their platforms.

NZ Easters 2018 · 4

This house regrets the Truth and Reconciliation amnesty process.

NZ Easters 2018 · 7

This House regrets the demonization of Donald Trump

Tilbury House Cologne Open 2018 · Open_Quarters

THS recall elections for national leaders (i.e. presidents, prime:ministers, ministers)

Roosevelt Open 2018 · 2

This House would prefer that US Supreme Court Justices were elected by popular vote

Split Open 2018 · 3

THBT Croatian Democratic Party (HDZ) should disassociate from Thompson including but not limited to not playing his songs on their rallies, not making public appearance at their rallies etc.

Split Open 2018 · 4

TH as the UK Conservative Party would hold a second Brexit referendum

Split Open 2018 · 5

This House Believes That Supreme Courts should refrain from making decisions on controversial social issues (e.g. gay rights, abortion)

China BP · 2

During economic crises, This House Believes That states should prioritise fiscal stability (i.e. balancing budget) over increasing public spending

China BP · 3

This House Would allow political parties to make binding electoral promises that, once broken, will immediately trigger reelection

China BP · 9

This House would consider politicians under oath when making public statements on political issues* (* thus making them criminally liable for perjury if they lie about facts)

HWS IV 2018 · 1

This House believes that in Western states with high rates of unemployment the state should act as an employer of last resort (i.e. the state should directly employ people who are unable to find a job elsewhere)

HWS IV 2018 · 6

This House would remove quarterly reporting requirements for publicly traded companies

Yale IV 2018 · 1

In countries with vigorously contested campaign contribution regulations, this House believes that the political left should not contest the premise that money is speech and should, instead, contest how that speech is regulated

Yale IV 2018 · 6

Provided that it wins control of Congress and the White House, this House believes that the Democratic Party should increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court.

Hart House Inter-Varsity 2018 · Open_Quarters

THW mandate retirement from Congress at age 65.

Rocky Mountain IV 2018 · 1

This house, as a Palestinian, would advocate for a 1-state solution.

Rocky Mountain IV 2018 · 2

THBT universities that invite controversial speakers should be required, within a reasonable time frame, to invite a speaker that supports the other side of the controversy.

Rocky Mountain IV 2018 · 3

Assuming Democratic control of the House, THBT the Democrats should prioritize the impeachment of President Trump.

Rocky Mountain IV 2018 · 5

THW have elected representatives take an oath to pursue policies only if those policies are supported by a significant majority of their constituents.

Penguin Invitational 2018 · Open_Final

Democrats should abandon identity politics as a central tenant of their campaigning strategy

UCLA IV 2018 · 2

THW pay politicians the median wage in their country

Brandeis IV · 6

This house regrets South Africa's rainbow nation narrative

Brandeis IV · 5

After a speaker has been invited, THW allow university students to vote to reject the speaker from coming to campus.

Seattle IV 2017 · 1

THW give legislative veto power to a Future Generations Commission (Infoslide: For the purposes of this debate, a 'Future Generations Commission' is an independent body mandated with mapping the long-term impacts of governmental policy on the young, or unborn generations).

Cambridge IV 2018 · 5

THR 'Operation Car Wash'. (Infoslide: Operation Car Wash' is a broad investigation conducted in Brazil that revealed extensive corruption. As a result of the operation, the left-leaning Workers' Party have lost power, and far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has been elected president)

Cambridge IV 2018 · Open_Semis

This house would publicly fund all elections.

Seattle IV 2018 · 6

THBT political parties should actively prohibit candidates with radically different beliefs from running under the party name

2018 Empire Debates · 3

In states with a significant ethnic minority population, TH supports the creation of political parties solely pursuing the interests of an ethnic minority group

Birmingham IV 2018 · 4

TBHT universities that invite congroversial speakers should be required, within a reasonable time frame, to invite a speaker that supports the other side of the controversy.

Denver IV 2018 · 3

This house would place a tax on meat

Western Regionals 2018 · 3

This house believes that Cabinet appointees should be protected from firing once they are approved by Congress

Western Regionals 2018 · 5

This house believes that comedians should not be held to modern standards of political correctness

Western Regionals 2018 · 6

This House would not allow serving politicians or their immediate families to use private services where public ones are available (i.e. education, healthcare)

Northams 2018 · 1

This House would lift bans on payday lending

Northams 2018 · 4

The House would add a "notwithstanding" clause to the Constitution of the United States and allow Congress to override decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court by normal legislative processes.

Northams 2018 · Open_Quarters

This house would allow plaintiffs to sell their right to sue to third parties.

NLUO BPD 2018 · 2

This house would regulate Google as if it were a public utility

Pan Pacific Debate Championship 2018 · Open_Semi

THW make the weight of votes proportional to a person's expected remaining lifespan*

Riga IV 2018 · 4

THW ban religious political parties in secular states.

The Beacon Debating Club 2018 · 3

THR the existence of caste-based political parties in India.

KCL Open 2018 · Open_Semi

THW ban individuals credibly accused of corruption from running for public office.

Athens Open 2018 · Open_Semi

THR the abandonment of the Sunshine Policy

Manchester IV 2018 · 3

This house regrets the Obergefell decision

Joynt Scroll 2018 · Open_Semi

THR the presence of "career politicians".

New Zealand BP Debating Championships 2018 · 1

THBT all elected politicians should be paid the middle class income of their country's citizens.

Luzon Intervarsity 2018 · 3

Assuming the US Democrats win the house in midterm elections, TH, as the US Democrats, would move to impeach Donald Trump

Belgrade Open · Open_Quarter

THBT people should be more optimistic about the state of the country than objective assessments would warrant

Newcastle Mixed Doubles · Open_Final

THW not support any attempt to make Kris Aquino an opposition icon

Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2018 · Novice_Semi

TH, as the party, would field Candidate A

Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2018 · Open_Octa

This House Believes That states should allow all non-citizen migrant workers to vote in local and national elections

WSDC 2018 · Round 4 (impromptu) · World Schools Debating Championships

This House believes that the Netherlands should allow citizens to purchase additional votes from the government at a cost proportional to their wealth (for example, one additional vote for 1% of wealth)

Dutch WUDC 2017 · 5

THBT the European left should promote a hard left agenda, including the nationalisation of major industry, very high tax rates on wealthy, and expansion of the welfare states.

Dutch WUDC 2017 · EFL_Final

This House believes that the US government should provide significant campaign funding for US congressmen and senators who score highly on bi-partisan metrics.

Dutch WUDC 2017 · ESL_Quarters

TH, as the Chinese Communist Party, will allow fair and competitive elections for local elections

Dutch WUDC 2017 · Open_Semis

This house regrets Wikileaks decision to release the DNC emails

Shahjiwana International Debating IV 2017 · 2

In countries with frequent coalition governments, THBT mainstream parties should refuse to include far left parties in coalitions, e.g. Socialist Party ('SP') in the Netherlands, Die Linke ('The Left') in Germany.

Leiden Open · Open_Final

This house opposes democracy.

North American Women & Gender Minorities Debating Championship · Novice_Final

TH, as a Republican member of Congress, would destroy the evidence

Colgate Open 2017 · Open_Final

This house supports the use of "eye in the sky" policing in urban areas with high crime rates.

HWS Round Robin · 1

This house supports democratic governments using social disgust as a grounds for restricting public speech or display.

HWS Round Robin · 2

This House Would Fully Subsidize Gender Reassigment Surgery For Pubescent Teenagers Regardless of Parental Consent.

PEP IV 2017 · 1

This House Believes That the U.S. Should Hack China's "Credit Social System" In Order To Disrupt It

PEP IV 2017 · 3

THBT the UK Labour Party should stand candidates in general elections in Northern Ireland

Trinity Open · 2

THW subsidise banks to disproportionately direct loans to historically disadvantaged communities and individuals

Newcastle Mixed Doubles · 4

THW tax religious institutions

Brad Smith Debate Tournament · 1

THBT comedic political commentators (e.g. John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, etc.) do more harm than good.

Brad Smith Debate Tournament · 6

THBT Democrats and Republicans should accept a border wall in exchange for full legalization of immigrants currently residing in the United States.

Brad Smith Debate Tournament · Open_Final

THS Singapore's hiatus-triggered model for the presidential elections

La Salle IV · 4

THW remove the power of impeachment from the legislature.

La Salle IV · Open_Semis

THB the Democratic Party should prioritize/welcome the nomination of candidates at all levels of government who favor more radical changes to existing policies and structures over those who are seen as more "electable"

Hart House IV 2017 · 3

This House regrets the rise of Xi Jinping

Cambridge IV 2017 · 5

This House Would impose heavy penalties on planned obsolescence

NEAO 2017 · Open_Quarters

This House Believes That 'armies of opinion shapers' should never be a legitimate political tool for states

NEAO 2017 · Open_Final

TH supports the inclusion of FARC as a political party in Colombian elections

Munich Open 2017 · Open_Semis

THW ban the publication of electoral polls during the run-up to an election

Leiden Novices' Tournament 2017 · 1

THW make at least 10 years of non-political work experience a prerequisite for standing for national elected office

Sheffield IV · 3

This house believes that the UK government should remain silent when Donald Trump makes statements that are contrary to UK values

Sheffield IV · Open_Final

THW implement blind voting for general elections (For the purposes of this debate, "blind voting" refers to a system where voters cast their votes for various policies, and a candidate is matched to them based on their preference)

Guangdong Debate Challenge 2017 · 2

This House would ban for-profit universities and colleges.

World Schools Debating Championship, 2017 · 1 · World Schools Debating Championships

This House prefers benevolent dictatorship to weak democracy.

World Schools Debating Championship, 2017 · Open_Semis

This House supports restrictions on free speech to combat the rise of right-wing populism.

World Schools Debating Championship, 2017 · Open_Final · World Schools Debating Championships

THS the publication of the DNC (Democratic National Committee) leaks - Round 7

NZ Easters 2017 · 7

This house believes that the US should ban extremist groups (e.g. the KKK and neo-Nazi groups)

Tallin EUDC 2017 · 1

THW repeal the Goldwater Rule.

Denver IV 2017 · Open_Final

THW reinstate the Wet Foot, Dry Foot policy.

Western Regionals 2017 · 6

This House believes that caloric and fat-rich foods, commonly called junk food, should be taxed more than "healthy foods"

Olimpia di Debate · 3

THBT public universities should consider the publicly-stated political beliefs of professors in hiring and tenure decisions in order to ensure ideological representation.

NALSAR IV · Open_Quarter

TH prefers a benevolent dictatorship over a weak democracy

WSDC 2017 · Semifinals (impromptu) · World Schools Debating Championships

THBT governments with racially diverse populations should never record the ethnic or racial background of their residents

Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · 4

THBT states should adopt sunset clauses that legally force them to review and either re-authorize or revise their constitutions every generation

Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · 6

TH supports stronger collective bargaining rights and protections rather than legislated labor market regulations (e.g., wage levels and working conditions)

Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · 7

THB the West should prioritize stability over exporting democracy in foreign policy

Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · ESL_Semis

TH supports the decline of the nations-state's power in an increasingly globalized world.

Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · ESL_Finals

TH supports the establishment of a Black secessionary state within the territory of the United States, the founding of which is supported by the American government.

Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · Open_Quarters

THBT the world's poor would be justified in pursuing complete Marxist revolution.

Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · Open_Final

This House Would Not Provide State Funding for Art Based Higher Education, eg. art, music, drama.

London Pro-Am · 1

This House Supports Politicians Passing Progressive Legislation, Even When it is Contrary to the Wishes of the Democratic Electorate

London Pro-Am · 2

THBT it is in the interest of the Conservative Government to impose a travel ban on Donald Trump

London Pro-Am · 3

THW trigger a general election when a country goes into recession

Inner Temple IV · 2

TH, as a progressive female candidate, would not use conventional gender roles (e.g. marketing oneself as a mother or a wife) as a tactic in political campaign

Inner Temple IV · 4

THR the Arab Spring

NorthAms · 3

THW ban eminent domain rights

NorthAms · 4

THW ban savior siblings

NorthAms · Open_Quarters

THBT it is in the UK's interest to leave the EU

Queen Mary IV · 2

THBT student unions should not take political positions that do not directly pertain to tertiary education

Queen Mary IV · Open_Final

This house believes that the Labour Party should have worked to rehabilitate Tony Blair's image in its campaigning, prior to the 2015 General Election.

York IV · 2

This house believes that governments should promote, support, and incentivise students to attend MOOCs instead of Universities.

York IV · 3

This House Would Ban All Lobbying Activity

Trinity IV · 1

THBT strong dictatorships in the Middle East are better than weak democracies

Trinity IV · 3

This House Opposes Laicité

Trinity IV · 5

There exists a drug that increases empathy in individuals. TH, as the state, would lace their country's water supply with that drug.

Trinity IV · Open_Semis

This House Would introduce Proportional Representation in UK general elections."

ICYD- Oxford Round · 5

This House regrets Aung San Suu Kyi's declaration of intention to control the National League of Democracy (NLD) despite being constitutionally barred from running for president.

John Smith Memorial Mace - English Leg · 4

This house regrets South Africa's Rainbow Nation narrative (long prep).

John Smith Memorial Mace - Scottish Finals · 3

This House Believes the Eurozone should adopt a policy of fiscal union.

John Smith Memorial Mace - Scottish Finals · 4

This House believes that the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign should pursue a 'Project Fear' strategy of negative campaigning similar to Better Together* in the upcoming referendum.

John Smith Memorial Mace - Scottish Finals · Open_Semis

This House would welcome a resurgence of Pink Tide Values in Latin American Politics.

John Smith Memorial Mace - Scottish Finals · Open_Final

THIS HOUSE WOULD require all government ministers to have majority approval from the professional bodies their department has legislative responsibility for. (For example, the UK Minister for Health would need majority approval from the British Medical Association)

LSE Open · 2

THBT The USA should adopt a parliamentary democracy rather than a presidential one.

LSE Open · Open Semifinal

THW Allow individuals to sign contracts which cede future rights of theirs to other individuals (for example, to sell themselves into slavery)

LSE Open · Final

THW ban religious or faith-based rehabilitation programmes in prison

Swansea Open · 1

This house believes that parliamentary electoral systems should include constituency links.

Manchester IV · 2

THW directly elect the members of the US Supreme Court

Leiden Open · 2

You are a working class voter in a swing seat constituency between high-welfare, high-taxation party and a low-welfare, low-taxation party. THW vote for low-wlfare, low-taxation party.

The Queen's Annual TRUST IV · 5

THW abolish state primaries in US presidential elections.

The Queen's Annual TRUST IV · Open_Semis

THBT the United States should abolish political parties.

Surrey IV 2016 · 4

THW ban private political donations, and fund all political parties and campaigns from general taxation.

Budapest Open 2016 · 1

This House supports the French government's decision to dismantle the "Calais jungle."

Budapest Open 2016 · Open_Quarters

THBT Barack Obama should nominate an individual considered to be a moderate conservative by US citizens to the Supreme Court.

Budapest Open 2016 · Open_Semis

This House would weight shareholder votes in line with the length of time their shares have been held.

UCL Clifford Chance IV · 2

This House believes that voters should always vote on policy and principles regardless of electability in all elections (general, local, or party leadership).

UCL Clifford Chance IV · 3

This House believes that welfare and pensions policy should be determined by a panel of experts selected by their peers, not accountable to government.

UCL Clifford Chance IV · 5

THW make the number of votes an individual has inversely proportional to their wealth (i.e. the more wealth an individual has the fewer votes in an election).

Erasmus Rotterdam Open 2016 · 1

The NRA, National Rifle Association of America, is a lobbying group in Washington. Its notable actions include influencing legislation aimed to deregulate gun ownership laws, initiating lawsuits against municipalities that have banned or have placed strict regulations on firearm laws, and endorsing candidates mainly of the Republican Party. THBT the US should require the NRA to pay reparations to victims of gun violence.

Erasmus Rotterdam Open 2016 · 3

This House believes that major social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) should censor bigotry

Canadian BP Nationals 2016 · 3

This House would grant legal personhood to land.

Canadian BP Nationals 2016 · 5

That as the Catholic church we should deny communion to politicians who vote contrary to its teachings

Durham Australs · 3.1

That Australia should automatically trigger an election when the governing party replaces the prime minister

Durham Australs · 4.2

That US presidential primaries in all states should be run on the same date

Durham Australs · Open_Finals_2

TH, as the SNP, would never vote on UK legislation which does not extend territorially to Scotland.

GUU Ancients 2016 · 5

THW reinstate bussing in the US.

GUU Womens 2016 · 2

THBT both elected and unelected party leaders should not play a role in the nomination process (through super delegates or brokered conventions)

GUU Womens 2016 · 4

THW require all news media organisations to select and publicly state a political affiliation

Cardiff Open 2016 · 1

THR the presence of heterosexual cisgender politicians at Pride parades

The Baillie Gifford Oxford Women's Open 2016 · 1

TH supports minority ethnic parties.

Helsinki Open 2016 · 5

TH supports a system of blind voting

Dutch Mace 2016 (The Netherlands) · 2

THW create state-run centres where individuals can purchase and consume psychedelic* drugs *drugs whose primary effect is to alter cognition and perception e.g. LSD and Magic Mushrooms

Warsaw EUDC 2016 · 3

TH supports Sanctuary Cities in the United States

Warsaw EUDC 2016 · 7

THBT the European Union should fund satirical* publications in its member states that target far-right political parties * the use of humour and exaggeration to criticize

Warsaw EUDC 2016 · 9

TH regrets the safe space movement's attempts to significantly limit speech on university campuses

Warsaw EUDC 2016 · ESL_Semis

THBT western nations should support breakaway states in former Soviet Union (e.g. East Ukraine or South Ossetia) after free and fair referendum.

Warsaw EUDC 2016 · ESL_Final

THW require the economic policies of political parties to be approved by an independent panel of experts before being used in campaigns

Warsaw EUDC 2016 · Open_Quarters