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Written Assignment 1-1: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
From what you have learned and read about in class, why did the Founding Fathers choose to separate the powers of government and include checks and balances on those powers? What were they trying to avoid? Finally, explain what you think could have happened had the Founding Fathers not decided to separate the powers and make sure there were checks and balances in place.
DIRECTIONS: In a Google Doc, respond to the question above in a paragraph of 4-8 sentences. Be sure to proofread and use correct spelling and grammar. This is an assignment that will be rated 1-4 I have attached the rubric with my expectations for your overall skills in learning about the government. But specifically on this assignment, keep these things in mind:
An answer that is a "4" would include:
-Several well-written sentences.
-Answers every part of the question above.
-Refers to class notes, the reading assignment, and the game you played in class.
-Is accurate in its explanation
-Successfully explains what could have happened had the Founding Fathers not set up the government the way that they did.
An answer that is a "3" would include:
-Several understandable sentences.
-Answers every part of the question above.
-Refers to class notes, the reading assignment, and/or the game you played in class.
-Shows little inaccuracy in its explanation.
-Attempts to explain what could have happened had the Founding Fathers not set up the government the way that they did.
An answer that is a "2" would include:
-Several sentences that could be written more clearly, but are still understandable.
-Answers parts of the question above, but not everything.
-Uses what you have learned in class so far.
-Shows inaccuracies (major and/or minor) throughout.
An answer that is a "1" would include:
-Few sentences, or sentences that are unclear or hard to understand.
-Answers little to no part of the question above.
-Does not use anything learned in class.
-Shows major inaccuracies throughout or is simply incorrect.
DIRECTIONS: In a Google Doc, respond to the question above in a paragraph of 4-8 sentences. Be sure to proofread and use correct spelling and grammar. This is an assignment that will be rated 1-4 I have attached the rubric with my expectations for your overall skills in learning about the government. But specifically on this assignment, keep these things in mind:
An answer that is a "4" would include:
-Several well-written sentences.
-Answers every part of the question above.
-Refers to class notes, the reading assignment, and the game you played in class.
-Is accurate in its explanation
-Successfully explains what could have happened had the Founding Fathers not set up the government the way that they did.
An answer that is a "3" would include:
-Several understandable sentences.
-Answers every part of the question above.
-Refers to class notes, the reading assignment, and/or the game you played in class.
-Shows little inaccuracy in its explanation.
-Attempts to explain what could have happened had the Founding Fathers not set up the government the way that they did.
An answer that is a "2" would include:
-Several sentences that could be written more clearly, but are still understandable.
-Answers parts of the question above, but not everything.
-Uses what you have learned in class so far.
-Shows inaccuracies (major and/or minor) throughout.
An answer that is a "1" would include:
-Few sentences, or sentences that are unclear or hard to understand.
-Answers little to no part of the question above.
-Does not use anything learned in class.
-Shows major inaccuracies throughout or is simply incorrect.
Best of luck!
Mr. J.
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