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Overview
The purpose of this assignment is to use the knowledge you have gained in the first three weeks of this course and apply it by explaining the function of the Courts in the US and the court system’s role in government, law, and society.
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Overview
The purpose of this assignment is to use the knowledge you have gained in the first three weeks of this course and apply it by explaining the function of the Courts in the US and the court system’s role in government, law, and society.
Instructions
Download and complete the Week 3 Assignment Template Download Week 3 Assignment Templateby addressing the following:
Government.
The three branches of government are sometimes described as a three-legged stool that stabilizes the government. Explain what is meant by that statement and what would happen if one leg of the stool were not functioning, using specific details or examples.
Judicial Review.
Discuss why judicial review is important, using specific details or examples.
Federal Court.
Provide an example of a Supreme Court decision that affects our society today and explain its impact using specific details, and cite your source(s).
Provide an example of a Federal Court decision that impacts individual states and explain its impact using specific details, and cite your source(s).
State Courts.
Because no two state constitutions or legislative bodies are alike, it is not surprising that the jurisdictions of State Courts vary from one state to another. Discuss the impact this has on society in states where crimes are not processed equally, using specific details or examples, and cite your source(s).
Sources and Formatting
Use at least two sources to support your writing. Your textbook may be used as one reference source and can be used more than once in your responses. Cite each reference in-text citations and include your resources on the Sources page.
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Course Learning Outcomes and Skills
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Explain the function of the American court system in its operational role within the government, the rule of law, and society.
In this assignment, you will practice the following skills:
Problem Solving: The ability to identify and frame problems, explore ideas, and create effective, ethical, and evidence-based solutions.
Agility: The ability to grow, effectively adapt, and recover in a continually changing environment to achieve desired results.
Initiative: The ability to recognize what needs to be done and to take action without being prompted in order to improve a circumstance or create a new one.
Self and Social Awareness: The ability to recognize thoughts, emotions, intentions, and bias of oneself and others and use that information to identify impacts on others, receive feedback, reflect, and guide one’s growth and development.
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Week 3 Assignment – The Courts Function & Role
Week 3 Assignment – The Courts Function & Role
Criteria Ratings Pts
The three branches of government are sometimes described as a three-legged stool that stabilizes the government. Explain what is meant by that statement and what would happen if one leg of the stool were not functioning, using specific details or examples.
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18 to >16.2 pts
Exemplary
Explains what is meant by the statement and what happens if one leg of the stool is not functioning, using specific details or examples.
16.2 to >14.4 pts
Competent
Explains what is meant by the statement and what happens if one leg of the stool is not functioning, using general details or examples.
14.4 to >12.6 pts
Satisfactory
Explains what is meant by the statement and what happens if one leg of the stool is not functioning, but the explanation is missing important details.
12.6 to >10.8 pts
Needs Improvement
Attempts to explain what is meant by the statement and what happens if one leg of the stool is not functioning, but the explanation is not relevant or logical.
10.8 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not submit or does not explain what is meant by the statement and what happens if one leg of the stool is not functioning.
Comments
An insightful explanation was provided with an excellent analogy for an unstable government if one of the branches was deficient in its operation.
18 / 18 pts
Discuss why judicial review is important, using specific details or examples.
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18 to >16.2 pts
Exemplary
Discusses why judicial review is important, using specific details or examples.
16.2 to >14.4 pts
Competent
Discusses why judicial review is important, using general details or examples.
14.4 to >12.6 pts
Satisfactory
Discusses why judicial review is important, but the discussion is missing important details.
12.6 to >10.8 pts
Needs Improvement
Attempts to discuss why judicial review is important, but the discussion is not relevant or logical.
10.8 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not submit or does not discuss why judicial review is important.
Comments
Good response pertaining to the significance of the judicial review.
18 / 18 pts
Provide an example of a Supreme Court decision that affects our society today and explain its impact using specific details, and cite your source(s).
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18 to >16.2 pts
Exemplary
Provides an example of a Supreme Court decision that affects our society today and explains its impact using specific details, and cites sources.
16.2 to >14.4 pts
Competent
Provides an example of a Supreme Court decision that affects our society today and explains its impact using general details, and cites sources.
14.4 to >12.6 pts
Satisfactory
Provides an example of a Supreme Court decision that affects our society today, but the explanation of its impact is missing important details and did not cite sources.
12.6 to >10.8 pts
Needs Improvement
Provides an example of a Supreme Court decision that affects our society today, but the explanation of its impact is not relevant or logical.
