Question

which detail best supports the idea that ethics bowl differs from traditional debate? (2 points)
judges come from university philosophy departments
teams ask questions to expand discussion rather than refute opponents
teams compete for a trophy at the end of the event
students are given limited preparation time before responding

Explanation:

To determine which detail supports that Ethics Bowl differs from traditional debate, we analyze each option:

• "Judges come from university philosophy departments": This relates to the judges' background, not the debate format difference.
• "Teams ask questions to expand discussion rather than refute opponents": Traditional debates often focus on refuting opponents, while Ethics Bowl emphasizes expanding discussion through questions. This shows a key difference in approach.
• "Teams compete for a trophy at the end of the event": Competition for a trophy is common in many events, not unique to distinguishing Ethics Bowl from traditional debate.
• "Students are given limited preparation time before responding": Preparation time doesn't inherently distinguish the format from traditional debate.

The option about teams asking questions to expand discussion (instead of refuting) highlights a core difference in the interaction style between Ethics Bowl and traditional debate.

Answer:

B. Teams ask questions to expand discussion rather than refute opponents