Parliamentary Debate (also referred to as "parli") is an academic debate event. Many university level institutions in English speaking nations sponsor parliamentary debate teams, but the format is currently spreading to the high school level as well. Despite the name, the Parliamentary style is not related to debates in governmental parliaments.
Read more about Parliamentary Debate: British Parliamentary Debate, Parliamentary Debate in The United States, World Schools Style
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