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12.1.TraceUSAGovtDev

Trace the development of American government. Be sure to include: influences on American Democracy, Political (not historical) influences of the American Revolution, state constitutions and the Articles of Confederation, checks and balances, federalism, and citizens’ right and responsibilities.

Rubric Code: M2WXX34

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Subject: Social Sciences

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Grade Levels: 9-12

American Govt development
	Below basic (N/A)	Basic (N/A)	Proficient (N/A)
Democracy influences	Below basic MINIMAL explanation of the influences on American democracy.	Basic SUFFICIENT explanation of the influences on American democracy. Writing demonstrates how the influences on American democracy were used to developing American government.	Proficient DETAILED explanation of the influences on American democracy. Writing FULLY demonstrates how the influences on American democracy were used in developing American government.
Political influences of Revolution	Below basic MINIMAL explanation of the Political influences of the Revolution.	Basic SUFFICIENT explanation of the Political influences of the Revolution. Writing demonstrates how the Political influences of the Revolution were used in developing American government.	Proficient DETAILED explanation of the Political influences of the Revolution. Writing FULLY demonstrates how the Political influences of the Revolution were used in developing American government.
State constitutions	Below basic MINIMAL explanation of state constitutions.	Basic SUFFICIENT explanation of state constitutions. Writing demonstrates how state constitutions were used in developing American government.	Proficient DETAILED explanation of state constitutions. Writing FULLY demonstrates how state constitutions were used in developing American government.
Articles of Confederation	Below basic MINIMAL explanation of Articles of Confederation.	Basic SUFFICIENT explanation of Articles of Confederation. Writing demonstrates how the Articles of Confederation were used in developing American government.	Proficient DETAILED explanation of Articles of Confederation. Writing FULLY demonstrates how the Articles of Confederation were used in developing American government.
Checks and Balances	Below basic MINIMAL explanation of Checks & Balances.	Basic SUFFICIENT explanation of Checks & Balances. Writing demonstrates how Checks & Balances is used in developing American government.	Proficient DETAILED explanation of Checks & Balances. Writing FULLY demonstrates how Checks & Balances is used in developing American government.
Federalism	Below basic MINIMAL explanation of Federalism.	Basic SUFFICIENT explanation of Federalism. Writing demonstrates how Federalism is used in developing American government.	Proficient DETAILED explanation of Federalism. Writing FULLY demonstrates how Federalism is used in developing American government.
Citizens’ rights & responsibilities	Below basic MINIMAL explanation of EITHER rights & responsibilities.	Basic SUFFICIENT explanation of BOTH rights & responsibilities. Writing demonstrates how each subtopic is used in developing American government.	Proficient DETAILED explanation of BOTH rights & responsibilities. Writing FULLY demonstrates how each subtopic is used in developing American government
Conventions	Below basic SEVERAL MISTAKES in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. Mistakes INTERFERE with readability of question.	Basic MISTAKES in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc; but are 'first draft' in nature. Mistakes DO NOT interfere with readability of question.	Proficient NO MISTAKES in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc.

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trace, democracy influences, political influences, American Revolution, state constitutions, Articles of Confederation, checks, balances, federalism, citizens' right, responsibilities

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