| | State and Local Government Rubric |
| | | Earned | Possible |
| 1 | Name the city in which you live. | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | Name the mayor of your city. Write one paragraph detailing the background and experience of your mayor. | 5 | 5 |
| 3 | Who did the mayor beat in his last election? What was the result (e.g. Geisler def. Brownfield, 63%-47%) | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | What is the address of your City Hall? | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Write the length of the term of the mayor. When is the next election? | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Name the members of the city council. | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Describe the length of the terms of the city council. | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Who is your city councilman? What district does he represent? | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | When and where are city council meetings held in your city? | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | Who is the City Manager? | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Write one paragraph describing the duties of the city manager and how he is chosen. (In your own words) | 5 | 5 |
| 12 | What are the dates, times, and locations of the next three city council meetings? | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | Name two specific laws of your city. Only include laws that could possibly affect you in your life as it is today. E.g. – do not name a law regulating real estate taxes if you don’t own any real estate. Be sure to include the city ordinance # and a link to the law. | 10 | 10 |
| 14 | In which county do you live? | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | Who is your county commissioner? What district or place does he represent? | 2 | 2 |
| 16 | How are County Commissioners chosen? What are the terms of a County Commissioner? | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | Write one paragraph describing the job of county commissioner. (In your own words) | 5 | 5 |
| 18 | Who is your County Judge? | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | What does the county judge do? (in your own words) | 2 | 2 |
| 20 | Who is your county Sheriff? | 2 | 2 |
| 21 | What does the country Sheriff do? (in your own words) | 2 | 2 |
| 22 | Watch a video on YouTube or other website on a Local issue in your city. Be sure to include the link to the video and make sure the video is at least 3 minutes long. Summarize the points made in the video. | 15 | 15 |
| 23 | Write a four-paragraph summary of an article for an OP-ED written on a State or local issue. Be sure to include a link to the op-ed. Make sure you cover the following questions. | 25 | 25 |
| 24 | What is the argument of the op-ed? |
| 25 | Why is this an important issue? |
| 26 | To what extent do you agree with the author? Why? To what extent do you disagree? Why? |
| | Total | 100 | 100 |
| | Grand Total (out of 100) | 100 |
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