What is the correct sequence of the first four steps of a Lincoln-Douglas debate? affirmative questions, negative presents, affirmative refutes, negative refutes
negative presents, affirmative questions, affirmative refutes, negative refutes
affirmative presents, negative questions, negative presents, affirmative questions
negative presents, affirmative presents, negative questions, affirmative refutes

C). affirmative presents, negative questions, negative presents, affirmative questions.

Explanation:

Lincoln-Douglas debate is characterized as a sequence of seven debates that took place between the Republican and Democratic Party Candidate Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The correct sequence of the primary four steps would be 'affirmative presents, negative questions, negative presents, affirmative questions.' Firstly, the positive side associated with a major issue like slavery. future expansion, etc. was presented and then the negative aspects were raised by the opposition. And similarly, the oppsoition/negative presents his point and the affirmative is given the opportunity to pose questions on it. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

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