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The Negative Constructive occurs after the Negative has questioned the Affirmative and Negative is ready to speak. This Negative speech is the first speech made by Negative, it is usually limited to 7 minutes, in which the Negative presents his value, criterion and 1 to 2 contentions. After Negative is finished speaking on why the resolution should be negated, he address the points brought up in the Affirmative Constructive.

After [homeschooldebate.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cross-examination Cross-Examination], the Negative stands up at the podium and this time it is his turn to launch into his action-packed speech on why the resolution is untrue and why it shouldn't be supported. In his case, Negative normally will bring up a value and Negative must prove the superiority of Negative's value in comparison to Affirmatives value. Negative may also bring up another criterion, which will support his value. After the value/criterion combination are finished, Negative moves into his contentions. Usually, 1 to 2 contentions are brought up, as the Negative must also refute the points brought up by the Affirmative.

Negative speech is limited to 7 minutes, though sadly, this speech isn't dedicated to the Negative case. As stated, in this speech, the Negative must bring up arguments against the Affirmative Constructive, trying to persuade the judge that the resolution is detrimental. Therefore, time management is a skill that must be developed in every debater as if it is not developed, speeches could be way too long, forcing you to drop arguments, or way too short causing you to waste speaking time.