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Supreme Court Structure Journey to The Supreme Court Rubric Code: F239372 By Tinaacolada Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Judicial Appointment
	Excellent 6 pts	In Progress 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Content	Excellent Thoroughly explains the creation of the Supreme Court Describes changes in court size (increases and decreases) Names arguments for and against changes to court size	In Progress Names some events in creation of the Supreme Court Names at least one change in court size Names at least one argument for or against changes in court size	Needs Improvement Describes some of the processes in a case reaching the S.C. Unable to identify how often each path to the court would be used
Evidence	Excellent References documents including Article 3 of the Constitution, the Judiciary Act of 1789, and the Judiciary Act of 1869	In Progress Refercnes at least one of the following documents: Article 3 of the Constitution, the Judiciary Act of 1789, and the Judiciary Act of 1869	Needs Improvement Identifies 1 document as evidence
Opinion	Excellent Provides and justifies opinion on court size with factual evidence and reasoning	In Progress Provides an opinion on court size with some justification	Needs Improvement Incomplete opinion or justification on court size