A. I analyze examples of democratic ideals and constitutional principles that include the rule of law, legitimate power, and common good. 1.00 - I exceptionally analyze examples of democratic ideals and constitutional principles that include the rule of law, legitimate power, and common good. 0.75 - I analyze examples of democratic ideals and constitutional principles that include the rule of law, legitimate power, and common good. 0.50 - I mostly analyze examples of democratic ideals and constitutional principles that include the rule of law, legitimate power, and common good. 0.25 - I somewhat analyze examples of democratic ideals and constitutional principles that include the rule of law, legitimate power, and common good. 0.00 - I am unable to analyze examples of democratic ideals and constitutional principles that include the rule of law, legitimate power, and common good. B. I describe how the powers of government are limited to protect individual rights and minority rights as described in the Bill of Rights. 1.00 - I exceptionally describe how the powers of government are limited to protect individual rights and minority rights as described in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 0.75 - I describe how the powers of government are limited to protect individual rights and minority rights as described in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 0.50 - I mostly describe how the powers of government are limited to protect individual rights and minority rights as described in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 0.25 - I somewhat describe how the powers of government are limited to protect individual rights and minority rights as described in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 0.00 - I am unable to describe how the powers of government are limited to protect individual rights and minority rights as described in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. C. I explain basic constitutional, political, and civic aspects of current issues that involve unity and diversity in the United States. 1.00 - I exceptionally explain basic constitutional, political, and civic aspects of historical and/or current issues that involve unity and diversity in the United States. 0.75 - I explain basic constitutional, political, and civic aspects of historical and/or current issues that involve unity and diversity in the United States. 0.50 - I mostly explain basic constitutional, political, and civic aspects of historical and/or current issues that involve unity and diversity in the United States. 0.25 - I somewhat explain basic constitutional, political, and civic aspects of historical and/or current issues that involve unity and diversity in the United States. 0.00 - I am unable to explain basic constitutional, political, and civic aspects of historical and/or current issues that involve unity and diversity in the United States. D. I communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of modes of expression (spoken, written, visual and performing) including the use of technology to create and share the expressions. 1.00 - I exceptionally communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology. 0.75 - I communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology. 0.50 - I mostly communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology. 0.25 - I somewhat communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology. 0.00 - I am unable to communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology. Total Score: 4.00 |



