Congressional Debate mimics an actual Congress session. Competitors get to try on the roles of senators, and prepare cases for pieces of legislation. League tournaments have 6 pieces of legislation available 2 weeks before the tournament. Invitationals can have more that 6 pieces of legislation.
Topics can include foreign policy, health, minimum wage, term limits, and education. You are put into a room with 10 to 15 other competitors and a Presiding Officer who controls the round. The goal of the chamber is to get through all pieces
