Welfare-to-work programs are government policies designed to transition individuals (e.g., single parents, unemployed) from government support to employment, often by making benefits conditional on work-related activities or job searches.

Cash bail is a monetary deposit set by a court that a defendant must pay to be released from jail while awaiting trial. If the defendant attends all required proceedings, the bail is returned. If they fail to appear, the money is forfeited, and a warrant may be issued for their arrest.

The Brady Rule requires prosecutors to share any evidence that could help the defendant - especially if it shows they might be innocent or if it could reduce their punishment.

For the purposes of this debate, the narrative of consistency glorifies individuals who are not seen as outstanding for their innate talent, but who progress through discipline and consistent training. Examples include (but are not limited to) Lando Norris, Islam Makhachev, Serena Williams.

Cultural relativism refers to the idea that moral values and ethical standards are solely determined by a specific cultural context, and that no culture is inherently superior to another. Univeralism refers to the idea that fundamental human rights and moral values apply to all people globally, regardless of their cultural context.

Governments sometimes pass omnibus bills - large pieces of legislation that bundle many unrelated policies together. This can allow them to pass policies that might fail if voted on individually.

Dual-use technologies refer to technology products that have both civilian and military applications (e.g., satellites, AI systems, drone software, etc.).

“Invited interventions” are a type of foreign military involvement where an external state intervenes at the formal request (or with the consent) of the recognized government of the country in question.

For the purposes of this debate, God exists and is the all knowing omnipotent being