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    US Constitution: Identify concepts of government as expressed in the United States Constitution and explain the powers granted to the three branches of government and those reserved to the states, with emphasis on the federal system dividing soverei


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Explain at least three structures of govt including federalism. Why did the founding fathers choose federalism.
Names three types of govt considered by founding fathers. Defines main characteristics of each showing why federalism was chosen.
Names only two types of govt considered by founding fathers. Defines some characteristics of each. Reasons for choice of federalism may not be clear.
Only federalism is described. Few characteristics are given. Reasons for choice of federalism are unclear or not present.
Explain delegated powers, reserved powers and concurrent powers.
All three powers are defined. At least three examples of each power are given.
All three powers are defined. At least 2 examples of each power are given.
All three powers are not defined or definitions are unclear. Few examples are given or examples are vague.

Date Created: November 10, 2003
Date Last Modified: November 15, 2003
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