What Are the Government’s Responsibilities?

• Government has the burden of proof-they must show cause.
• The Prime Minister will define the terms of the resolution.

*If this is not done then the Opposition may define the debate as it sees fit.*

• If this is a policy debate (a law), then a plan should be presented. This must be at least outlined by the PM.
• The Opposition may contest a definition, attempting to alter or add to it.- This will be done at the beginning of the Opposition’s first constructive speech.
• The Speaker will choose the definition. The Speaker’s choice is final. It must be accepted and used by debaters and , alas, by judges.