Government

  • Date 2022-07-18

General Definition: The side supporting the motion or resolution in a debate.

  • Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, where “Pro” or “Affirmative” are used instead. 
  • World Schools Debate: While government is sometimes used in WSD, “Proposition” is the more common term for the side supporting the motion. 
  • British Parliamentary: see general definition.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: While government is sometimes used in CNDF, “Proposition” is the more common term for the side supporting the motion.