In times of economic recession, This House would significantly ease capital adequacy requirement for banks.
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Capital adequacy requirement is a regulatory standard for banks and other financial institutions that determines the minimum level of liquid capital (i.e. easily sold assets) they must keep on hand in proportion to their overall holding.
Octofinals
This House opposes the use of decapitation strikes in combatting terrorist organizations (e.g. ISIS, Al Qaeda).
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A decapitation strike is a military strategy aimed at removing the leadership and control of a hostile group.
Round 5
This House believes that social media companies should use algorithms to push individuals away from occult spiritual beliefs and practices (e.g. Tarot readings, astrology and horoscopes, Wicca, fortune telling, etc.).
Round 4
This House believes that in democratic states, the total salary (including benefits, etc.) for senior government officials (e.g. ministers, senior civil servants) should fluctuate based on periodic public approval rating.
Round 3
This House supports the adoption of cryptocurrencies as legal tender by developing countries.
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Legal tender is the legally recognized money within a given political jurisdiction.
Round 2
This House opposes school choice in America
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School choice is a movement in America that seeks to use state funding to give parents alternatives to public schools for their children. Parents can use the money to pay for private schooling, tutoring, learning materials, etc.
Round 1
This House regrets confidence culture.
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Confidence culture advocates that self-confidence is crucial for personal development and happiness, and thus encourages people to be confident in their bodies, in relationships, in the workplace, etc.