Discuss two elements of the nature and process of voting/ele…

Discuss two elements of the nature and process of voting/elections that is different in other countries as compared to the US.  Please explain all relevant terms and concepts.  (as discussed in this course). rubric proficient competent novice identify relevant elements     4 pts    2 pts    0 pts explain them     10 pts    5 pts    0 pts discuss and apply them with enough depth of explanation    4     2     0

Hypothetical:  A TV news show posts a survey during the show…

Hypothetical:  A TV news show posts a survey during the show, and asks people to call in to share what they think about the current state of the economy.  People can either call in or go to the channel’s Facebook page to vote.  By the end of the show, the newscasters post the results that people think the economy is in a poor state.   Just based on this information, discuss and describe the problems with this as a poll (assume the number of responses was an appropriate size/amount of people).  Focus on just one problem with the poll. Define all terms.  (as discussed in this course).   (Identify the error, define the error, apply it to the facts of the scenario). rubric proficient competent novice identify ONE relevant error     4 pts    2 pts    0 pts define the error    8 pts    4 pts    0 pts apply it to the facts of the scenario     6     3     0  

Compare/contrast political and economic equality in the US (…

Compare/contrast political and economic equality in the US (as discussed in this course). Rubric: (I cannot actually write on this rubric, this is for reference purposes). rubric proficient competent novice identify relevant terms     4 pts    2 pts    0 pts explain and describe in adequate detail    10 pts    5 pts    0 pts stays focused (avoids tangents)     4 pts      2     0  

Pick one part of the Constitution, and discuss/explain how i…

Pick one part of the Constitution, and discuss/explain how it contributed to the growth of federal power (as discussed in this course only).  [Identify the part of the constitution, define what it means, discuss how it contributed to the growth of federal power.]  Rubric: (I cannot actually write on this rubric, this is for reference purposes). rubric proficient competent novice identify relevant aspect     3 pts   1  pts    0 pts explain and describe in adequate detail    7 pts    3.5 pts    0 pts apply it to answer the question     5 pts     2.5 pts     0pts stays focused (avoids tangents)     3 pts      1.5 pt     0