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The Formation and Framework of American Democracy 
Rubric Code: E68768
By tsoul11
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Subject: History  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Formation of American Democracy
  Advanced

Students at this level demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of rigorous subject matter and provide sophisticated solutions to complex problems.

4 pts

Proficient

Students at this level demonstrate a solid understanding of challenging subject matter and solve a wide variety of problems

3 pts

Needs Improvement

Students at this level demonstrate a partial understanding of subject matter and solve some simple problems.

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

Students at this level demonstrate a minimal understanding of subject matter and do not solve simple problems

1 pts

US History I.11

Describe the purpose and functions of government
Advanced

Student has an indepth and sophisticated understanding of government and how it functions. The student can provide examples to thoroughly explain the purpose of government in society.
Proficient

The student has a strong understanding of government and its functions. The student can provide examples that explain its purpose and function in society.
Needs Improvement

Student has a very basic understanding of government and its functions. Student provides weak examples that explain the purpose of government in society.
Unsatisfactory

Student does not have an understanding of government and its functions. Student cannot provide examples of the purpose of government in society.
US I.13

Explain why the US government is classified as democratic.
Advanced

Student can fully explain the principles of democracy in an indepth and sophisticated manner.
Proficient

Student has a strong understanding of the principles of democracy and can explain the concept well.
Needs Improvement

The student has a very basic understanding of the principles of democracy. He or she may confuse some of the principles with other forms of government.
Unsatisfactory

The student cannot identify the principles of a democracy. They often confuse the principles of government with other forms.
USI.14

Explain the characteristics of American Democracy, including the concepts of popular sovereignty, and constitutional government, which includes representative institutions, federalism, separation of powers, shared powers, checks and balances, and individual rights.
Advanced

Student has an indepth and sophisticated understanding of the characteristics of American Democracy. He/she can fully describe, define, and explain the core principles of American Democracy.
Proficient

The student has a strong understanding of the characteristics of American Democracy. He/she is able to describe, define, and explain the core principles of American Democracy.
Needs Improvement

The student has a very basic understanding of the principles of American Democracy. He/she has difficulty describing, defining, and explaining the core principles of American Democracy.
Unsatisfactory

The student does not have an understanding of the core principles of American democracy. He/she cannot describe, define or explain the core principles of American Democracy.
USI.15

Explain the varying roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and local governments in the United States.
Advanced

The student has an indepth and sophisticated understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the federal, state, and local government. He/she is able to describe, define and explain the responsibilities of each level of government in a clear and sophisticated manner.
Proficient

The student has a strong understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each level of government. He/she is able to describe, define, and explain the responsibilities of the federal, state, and local government.
Needs Improvement

The student has a weak understanding of the responsibilites of each level of government. They has some difficulty naming the responsibilities of the federal, state, and local government.
Unsatisfactory

Student does not have an understanding of the responsibilities of each level of government. They cannot name all the levels or may confuse their responsibilities.
USI.19

Explain the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and describe how a democracy provides opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process through elections, political parties, and interest groups.
Advanced

The student has demonstrated a vast understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship by giving clear examples. They can fully explain all levels of the political process.
Proficient

The student has demonstrated an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. They can explain all levels of the political process but may not be able to provide examples.
Needs Improvement

Student has a weak understanding of the rights and responsbilities of citizenship. They have a difficult time explaining the levels of the political process.
Unsatisfactory

The Student has a limited understanding of the political process. They cannot explain the levels or functions of the political process accuratley.
USI. 21

Describe how decisions are made in a democracy, including the role of legislatures, courts, executives, and the public.
Advanced

The student is able to fully explain how decisions are made in a democracy by providing clear examples. They fully understand the role of legislatures, courts, executives, and the public.
Proficient

The student has an understanding of how decisions are being made in a democracy. They understand the role of legislatures, courts, executives, and the public but may not be able to provide examples.
Needs Improvement

The student has a weak understanding of how decisions are being made in a democracy. They have a weak understanding of the role of legislatures, courts, executives, and the public. They student cannot provide accurate examples to show understanding.
Unsatisfactory

The student has a very limited understanding of how decisions are made in a democracy. They do not understanded the roles of legislatures, courts, executives, or the public. They are unable to provide an example to show an understanding of the topic.




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