27 Sep Review the Bill of Rights for the U.S. Constitution

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. 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. 

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 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 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 effort

10 pts

Total Points: 100

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