Cross-Examination Periods
Following each constructive speech, there is a three minute cross-examination period in which the opposing team questions the team which just spoke. Usually the cross-examination is conducted by the opponent who will not speak next of the speaker who just spoke, but some cross-examinations are open, that is: either partner may ask or answer questions.
Read more about this topic: Structure Of Policy Debate
Famous quotes containing the word periods:
“Those who weep for the happy periods which they encounter in history acknowledge what they want; not the alleviation but the silencing of misery.”
—Albert Camus (1913–1960)