Topics

Lincoln Douglas (Jan/Feb 2026):
Resolved: The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral.

Public Forum (Feb 2026):
Resolved: The Federal Trade Commission should establish a federal regulatory framework for sports betting.

Big Questions (2025-2026):
Resolved: Moral systems rooted in theism are preferable to non-theistic moral systems.

Policy Debate (2025-2026):
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.

Extemporaneous Speaking Topic Areas:

Round 1: US Government & Politics
Round 2: US Economy
Round 3: Europe
Round 4 (Semis): US Foreign Policy & Security
Round 5 (Finals): West Asia

Impromptu Speaking Topic Area:

Round 1: Magical Objects
Round 2: Hogwarts House Traits
Round 3: Quiddich & British Sports
Round 4 (Semis): Famous Witches/Wizards
Round 5 (Finals): Magical Creatures

Here are the congress bills (ACTAA Spring Docket):

Round 1: Bill 1, 18, 5, 4
Round 2: Bill 20, 8, 7, 2
Super Session: Bill 16, 19, 15, 6