The Founding Fathers were seeking to create a system of government with more liberty than almost any other form of government known at the time. In 500-750 words, do the following:

1. Describe the aspects of a federalist system that appealed to the founding fathers to assist them in creating a just form of government (Note: Madison’s “double protection” argument in Federalist 51).

2. Explain if federalism in fact lend itself to creating and protecting such liberty. Use research to support your claim.

Use three to five scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Rubric

Federalist System

42 points

Criteria Description

Describe the aspects of a federalist system that appealed to the founding fathers to assist them in creating a just form of government.

5. Target

42 points

Description of the aspects of federalist system that appealed to the founding fathers in creating a just form of government is clear and concise.

4. Acceptable

36.54 points

Description of the aspects of federalist system that appealed to the founding fathers in creating a just form of government is present and clear.

3. Approaching

33.18 points

Description of the aspects of federalist system that appealed to the founding fathers in creating a just form of government is present.

2. Insufficient

31.08 points

Description of the aspects of federalist system that appealed to the founding fathers in creating a just form of government is vague and inconsistent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Description of the aspects of federalist system that appealed to the founding fathers in creating a just form of government is missing.

Why Founders Chose Federalism

42 points

Criteria Description

Explain why the founders chose a federalist system as opposed to some other system. Use research to support student claim.

5. Target

42 points

Explanation of why the founders chose a federalist system as opposed to some other system is clear and concise. Current research was used to support student claim.

4. Acceptable

36.54 points

Explanation of why the founders chose a federalist system as opposed to some other system is present and clear. Some research was used to support student claim.

3. Approaching

33.18 points

Explanation of why the founders chose a federalist system as opposed to some other system is present. Some research was used to support student claim.

2. Insufficient

31.08 points

Explanation of why the founders chose a federalist system as opposed to some other system is vague and inconsistent. Little to no research was used to support student claim.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Explanation of why the founders chose a federalist system as opposed to some other system is missing. No research was used to support student claim.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

8.4 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target

8.4 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable

7.31 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

3. Approaching

6.64 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

2. Insufficient

6.22 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

9.6 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. Target

9.6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable

8.35 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching

7.58 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient

7.1 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

Evidence

6 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. Target

6 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

4. Acceptable

5.22 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.

3. Approaching

4.74 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

2. Insufficient

4.44 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

Mechanics of Writing

6 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable

5.22 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

3. Approaching

4.74 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient

4.44 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

Format/Documentation

6 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target

6 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

4. Acceptable

5.22 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching

4.74 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

2. Insufficient

4.44 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.