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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.( Texas) 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)

Grading

Rubric

Week 2 - State Powers

Week 2 - State Powers

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength: 1 to 1½ pages of substantive content (excluding cover and references)

10 pts

Includes substantive content and is 1 ½- 2 pages long

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.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompare: 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.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics and Usage

20 pts

The writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources

10 pts

Clear reference to all of the following: Bill of Rights, United States Constitution, and State constitution

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations and References

10 pts

Source is properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format.

10 pts

Total Points: 100