Unit 10 · Lesson 1• 7 min
Disadvantages (DAs)
A DA proves the bill causes a SPECIFIC bad outcome. Three parts: link, internal link, impact.
Link
The bill triggers a chain reaction. 'This bill raises corporate taxes.'
Internal link
Why the trigger leads somewhere bad. 'Higher taxes → companies move overseas → US jobs lost.'
Impact
The terminal harm. 'Unemployment spikes → recession risk.'
Quick Check
1. A DA has three parts:
Answer all 1 to check.
Takeaway
Build the chain. If any link breaks, the DA collapses.