Rubric

This rubric will be used to determine your grade. The first three elements will be earned by your group as a whole. The fourth element is an individual grade. Be sure to check back to this rubric often; that way you can make sure you do everything in your power to earn a 4 in each category!

Elements	4	3	2	1
Knowledge of the Three Branches of Government	You explained in detail who works in the three branches of government and what role each branch plays.	You explained who works in the three branches of government and what role each branch plays.	You somewhat explained who works in the three branches of government and what role each branch plays.	You weakly explained who works in the three branches of government and what role each branch plays.
Knowledge of how a bill becomes a law	You explained in detail how a bill becomes a law and what role the three branches play in that process.	You explained how a bill becomes a law and what role the three branches play in that process.	You somewhat explained how a bill becomes a law and what role the three branches play in that process.	You weakly explained how a bill becomes a law and what role the three branches play in that process.
Presentation	You presented your proposed law and your knowledge of the US Government in a very clear, exciting, and organized manner.	You presented your proposed law and your knowledge of the US Government in a clear, interesting, and organized manner.	You presented your proposed law and your knowledge of the US Government in a somewhat clear and organized manner.	You presented your proposed law and your knowledge of the US Government in an unclear, poorly organizedmanner.
Individual participation	You played a major role in your team's success. You truly understand how the US Government works.	You played a role in your team's success. You understand how the US Government works.	You played a minor role in your team's success. You somewhat understand how the US Government works.	You played a tiny role in your team's success. You have a weak understanding of how the US Government works.

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