I need help with a Political Science question. All explanations and answers will be used to help me learn.
One role of government is to ensure that policies benefit the people within their jurisdiction.
- For local governments, it would be the townspeople or city dwellers.
- For the state governments, it would be the people living within the state.
- For the federal government, it would be everyone within the borders of the country.
Using an ideology discussed in the textbook, construct an argument explaining how this ideology upholds the public good by examining power, order, and justice.
Select an ideology discussed in the textbook. In an essay, examine how power, order, and justice as it relates to the ideology you choose promotes the public good.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source and textbook/lesson)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on Week 1 Essay Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 1
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Week 1 Assignment: Essay – Benefiting the Public Good
Week 1 Assignment: Essay – Benefiting the Public Good
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdeology explanation
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20.0 pts
Uses the ideology by name and discussed its founder while explaining the central features of the ideology.
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16.0 pts
Name of ideology is used, but missing at least two central features without crediting the founder.
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12.0 pts
Ideology is not explained or all central features are missing.
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0.0 pts
Idealogy is not explained and all central features are missing
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePower, order and justice
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20.0 pts
Addresses each concept—power, order, and justice—in relation to the ideology. Explains how the ideology keeps power, order, and justice intact.
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16.0 pts
Addresses at least two out of the three concepts. Doesn’t relate these concepts back to the ideology.
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12.0 pts
Addresses only one of the concepts. Does not relate these concepts to their ideology.
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0.0 pts
Addresses none of the concepts
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePublic good
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20.0 pts
Explains how the public good is upheld through the ideology chosen. The argument is concise.
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16.0 pts
Explains how the public good is upheld through the ideology chosen. The argument is not concise.
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12.0 pts
It is unclear how the public good is upheld or the public good doesn’t relate to the ideology.
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0.0 pts
Does not address public good.
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly resources
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10.0 pts
Uses both the book and, at least, one outside scholarly source.
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8.0 pts
Uses only the book or a scholarly source.
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6.0 pts
Uses only a scholarly source and the source is not scholarly.
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0.0 pts
Does not use the book or scholarly source.
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
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5.0 pts
All sources are properly cited and referenced according to APA standards.
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4.0 pts
Sources are either properly cited or referenced, missing one of those elements.
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3.0 pts
The citation and/or reference are incorrect.
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0.0 pts
No APA format was used.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
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5.0 pts
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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4.0 pts
Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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3.0 pts
Presents information using understandable language but is very disorganized (many errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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0.0 pts
Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
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5.0 pts
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Total Points: 80.0
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