Assignment 1: Justifying the Bill of Rights

Due Week 4 and worth 200 points

Using computers, the Internet, and other resources, closely consider the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution. Using all the material presented thus far in the course, analyze the activities you researched.

Write a
6
page paper in which you:

1. Explain why the amendments are an important part of the U.S. Constitution and their effect on the legal system.

2. Choose one (1) amendment that comprises the Bill of Rights for closer analysis. In your opinion, determine which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for defendants. Explain your answer.

3. In your opinion, suggest which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for victims. Explain your answer.

4. Give three (3) examples of how the Constitution affects your daily life.

5. Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources

(Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: GRADIND SCALE)

ï‚· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

ï‚· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

ï‚· Interpret the main provisions of the U.S. Constitution and classify other sources of law in the United States.

ï‚· Use technology and information resources to research issues in paralegal studies.

ï‚· Write clearly and concisely about paralegal studies using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 200 Assignment 1: Justifying the Bill of Rights Criteria Unacceptable Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D Fair 70-79% C Proficient 80-89% B Exemplary 90-100% A

1
. Explain why the amendments are an important part of the U.S. Constitution and their effect on the legal system.

Weight: 25%

Did not submit or incompletely explained why the amendments are an important part of the U.S. Constitution and their effect on the

Insufficiently explained why the amendments are an important part of the U.S. Constitution

Partially explained why the amendments are an important part of the U.S. Constitution

Satisfactorily explained why the amendments are an important part of the U.S. Constitution

Thoroughly explained why the amendments are an important part of the U.S. Constitution

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legal system.

and their effect on the legal system.

and their effect on the legal system.

and their effect on the legal system.

and their effect on the legal system.

2.
Choose one (1) amendment that comprises the Bill of Rights for closer analysis. In your opinion, determine which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for defendants. Explain your answer.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely determined which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for defendants; did not submit or incompletely explained your answer.

Insufficiently determined which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for defendants; insufficiently explained your answer.

Partially determined which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for defendants; partially explained your answer.

Satisfactorily determined which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for defendants; satisfactorily explained your answer.

Thoroughly determined which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for defendants; thoroughly explained your answer.

3.
In your opinion, suggest which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for victims. Explain your answer.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely explained which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for victims.

Insufficiently explained which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for victims.

Partially explained which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for victims.

Satisfactorily explained which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for victims.

Thoroughly explained which amendment in the Bill of Rights offers the most protection for victims.

4
. Give three (3) examples of how the Constitution affects your daily life.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely gave three (3) examples of how the Constitution affects your daily life.

Insufficiently gave three (3) examples of how the Constitution affects your daily life.

Partially gave three (3) examples of how the Constitution affects your daily life.

Satisfactorily gave three (3) examples of how the Constitution affects your daily life.

Thoroughly gave three (3) examples of how the Constitution affects your daily life.

5
. 2 references

Weight: 5%

No references provided

Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.

Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.

Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.

Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.

6. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%

More than 8 errors present

7-8 errors present

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

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