Bill of Rights.
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
| Week 1 – 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 |
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 OutcomeContent: 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 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. |
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 OutcomeWriting: 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 OutcomeSources |
| 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 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. |
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 effor |
|
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