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.
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3
- Lesson
- Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- 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)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 2, 3
Grading Rubric
Week 2 – State Powers
| Week 2 – State Powers |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length: 1 to 1½ pages of substantive content (excluding cover and references) |
| 10 pts
Includes substantive content and is 1 ½- 2 pages long |
8 pts
Includes content that is 1 to 1½ pages in length |
7 pts
Assignment is 1 page in length |
6 pts
Assignment is ½ page in length |
0 pts
No effort |
|
10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content: Compare sections of state constitution to sections in the US Constitution and Bill of Rights |
| 30 pts
Comparison 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 pts
Comparison includes three sections of the state constitution to equivalent sections of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights with clarity and examples. |
23 pts
Comparison includes two sections of the state constitution to equivalent sections of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights with some clarity. |
20 pts
Compares one section of the state constitution to equivalent section of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Compare: Comparison lists similarities and differences (Federalism) |
| 20 pts
Similarities and differences (Federalism) are described with great clarity and examples included for both similarities and differences. |
17 pts
Similarities and differences (Federalism) are described with good clarity and examples included for either similarities or differences, but not for both. |
15 pts
Similarities and differences (Federalism) are described with clarity but examples are missing. |
13 pts
Similarities or differences are inaccurate or not included, and examples are missing. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing: Mechanics and Usage |
| 20 pts
The writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. |
17 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. |
15 pts
The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. |
13 pts
The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation making it difficult to clearly read the paper. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sources |
| 10 pts
Clear reference to all of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution |
8 pts
Clear reference to only two of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution |
7 pts
Reference to only one of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution |
6 pts
Major errors in citation. Proper citation is missing from either within the text or on the references pages. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Citations and References |
| 10 pts
Source is properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format. |
8 pts
Source 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 pts
Source 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 pts
Neither the state nor the local constitution are referenced. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
10 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |
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