3.03 page 5 Resolutions of Policy

A policy resolution is a statement describing an ideal action or event. The policy resolution is distinct from the value resolution because it is typically more specific and deals exclusively with government policy.

An example policy resolution is, “Resolved: Direct popular vote should replace Electoral College vote in U.S. presidential elections.”

To win, the affirmative team must prove that direct popular vote replacing the Electoral College would be the ideal reality.

Policy resolutions require the affirmative team to propose and defend a specific action—once again within a framework of value.