United States Constitution Worksheet

Briefly explain the principles of self-government, separation of powers, and checks and balances, and explain their significance in shaping American government.

30.0

Response explains the principles of self-government, separation of powers, and checks and balances, and explains their significance in shaping American government in an insightful and well-delineated manner; demonstrates a commanding understanding of the topic.

Write an analysis of approximately 250 words on how the system of checks and balances in the federal government helps to limit the concentration of power. Include specific examples and defend your rationale.

25.0

Analysis addresses how the system of checks and balances in the federal government helps to limit the concentration of power in an insightful and well-delineated manner, includes specific examples, and rationale is defended in a manner that demonstrates a commanding understanding of the topic.

What are the duties and responsibilities of each branch of the federal government? (Legislative, Judicial, Executive) Describe how these three branches are supposed to interact. How effectively do you feel the three branches interact with each other today?

25.0

Response explains the duties and responsibilities of each branch of the federal government, and describes how these three branches are supposed to interact in an insightful and well-delineated manner. Includes solid reflection on how effectively the three branches interact with each other today that demonstrates a commanding understanding of the topic.

Organization and Effectiveness

15.0

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

15.0

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Format

5.0

Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)

5.0

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

Total Percentage  100