Debates - shortly

A debate is a kind of formal argument between two or more opposing sides. Most people only hear about debates when there’s an election, but they’re also common at universities and in government. In a debate, each side takes turns to state their argument and reply to the previous argument. A moderator, who oversees the debate, tells a side if they’re taking too long to make their point. It’s common for debates to have no declared winner, with the audience being left to make up their own minds. Sometimes, the outcome might be decided by a vote or a panel of judges.