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    Can the audience vote on who should be the winner instead of the judge or is it possible to have both?
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    It is preferred that the judge gives the decision, because the audience is typically biased and is not the one the debaters are convincing.
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    How many prizes are given in a debate competition?
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    This varies from competition to competition. It depends on where it is and who is hosting it.
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    What are the ground rules for a debate?
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    The basic debate format is explained in detail in Step 1 in the article above.
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    Which words would a judge use?
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    Make sure to refer to specific parts of speeches, talk about specific stakeholders, the marginal case and the overarching themes of the debate. Make sure to narrow it down to a few relevant issues and judge based upon who won each, and explain this decision.
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