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· Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
Instructions
· Go online and look up your state constitution (Illinois) Choose three state sections such as religious freedom, freedom of the press, etc. and discuss the guidelines for each.
· Compare these sections to the equivalent section in the United States Bill of Rights. List differences, if any.
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
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Week 1 - State Powers
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Week 1 - State Powers
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength: 1 to 1½ pages of substantive content (excluding cover and references)
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10 pts
Includes substantive content and is 1 ½- 2 pages long
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8 pts
Includes content that is 1 to 1½ pages in length
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7 pts
Assignment is 1 page in length
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6 pts
Assignment is ½ page in length
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0 pts
No effort
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent: Compare sections of state constitution to sections in the US Constitution and Bill of Rights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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20 pts
Compares one section of the state constitution to equivalent section of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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0 pts
No effort
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30 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompare: Comparison lists similarities and differences (Federalism)
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20 pts
Similarities and differences (Federalism) are described with great clarity and examples included for both similarities and differences.
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17 pts
Similarities and differences (Federalism) are described with good clarity and examples included for either similarities or differences, but not for both.
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15 pts
Similarities and differences (Federalism) are described with clarity but examples are missing.
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13 pts
Similarities or differences are inaccurate or not included, and examples are missing.
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0 pts
No effort
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics and Usage
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20 pts
The writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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17 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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15 pts
The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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13 pts
The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation making it difficult to clearly read the paper.
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0 pts
No effort
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources
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10 pts
Clear reference to all of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution
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8 pts
Clear reference to only two of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution
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7 pts
Reference to only one of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution
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6 pts
Major errors in citation. Proper citation is missing from either within the text or on the references pages.
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0 pts
No effort
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations and References
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10 pts
Source is properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format.
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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.
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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.
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6 pts
Neither the state nor the local constitution are referenced.
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0 pts
No effort
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10 pts
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Total Points: 100
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