Description
INSTRUCTIONS
Review the Bill of Rights for the U.S. Constitution (the first 10 amendments) to understand what rights are listed. There are numerous online sources to find the Bill of Rights.
Next, go online and look up your state’s constitution. Find three state sections that are similar to or align with the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution). Examples include religious freedom, freedom of speech or association, etc. Compare and contrast these three state sections from your state’s constitution with their comparable sections in the Bill of Rights found in the U.S. Constitution and discuss the guidelines for each.
REQUIREMENTS
Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)
Week 2 – State PowersCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength: 1 to 1½ pages of substantive content (excluding cover and references)
10 ptsIncludes substantive content and is 1 ½- 2 pages long 8 ptsIncludes content that is 1 to 1½ pages in length 7 ptsAssignment is 1 page in length 6 ptsAssignment is ½ page in length 0 ptsNo effort
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent: Compare sections of state constitution to sections in the US Constitution and Bill of Rights
30 ptsComparison includes at least three sections of the state constitution equivalent to comparable sections in the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights with excellent clarity and examples. 26 ptsComparison includes three sections of the state constitution to equivalent sections of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights with clarity and examples. 23 ptsComparison includes two sections of the state constitution to equivalent sections of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights with some clarity. 20 ptsCompares one section of the state constitution to equivalent section of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. 0 ptsNo effort
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompare: Comparison lists similarities and differences (Federalism)
20 ptsSimilarities and differences (Federalism) are described with great clarity and examples included for both similarities and differences. 17 ptsSimilarities and differences (Federalism) are described with good clarity and examples included for either similarities or differences, but not for both. 15 ptsSimilarities and differences (Federalism) are described with clarity but examples are missing. 13 ptsSimilarities or differences are inaccurate or not included, and examples are missing. 0 ptsNo effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics and Usage
20 ptsThe writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 17 ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 15 ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 13 ptsThe writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation making it difficult to clearly read the paper. 0 ptsNo effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources
10 ptsClear reference to all of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution 8 ptsClear reference to only two of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution 7 ptsReference to only one of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution 6 ptsMajor errors in citation. Proper citation is missing from either within the text or on the references pages. 0 ptsNo effort
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations and References
10 ptsSource is properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format. 8 ptsSource is cited in the text and reference page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information. 7 ptsSource is cited in the text and reference pazge. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information. 6 ptsNeither the state nor the local constitution are referenced. 0 ptsNo effort
10 pts
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