Status Quo

  • Date 2022-07-25

General Definition: The current state of affairs; the present system. Arguments should usually begin with analysis of the status quo so the audience understands what is happening now before the motion is passed.

  • Public Forum: Commonly used. See also “Uniqueness“.
  • World Schools Debate: see general definition.
  • British Parliamentary: see general definition.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: see general definition.