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Lesson #2 Weekly Discussion Topic: Separation of Powers
Lesson #2 Weekly Discussion Topic: Separation of Powers
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- minimum posts completed (one initial, two peer posts)
- Quality writing: No spelling/grammatical errors, font and format is professional, citations included within the body of the text, required reading/terminology used withing the post, your discussion remained on topic.
- Timely: Submission of posts were completed during first week the topic opened. Students will have an opportunity to improve their grade if they post during the first week. See Course Calendar for the date the discussion board closes.
- Read Chapters 1 and 2 (Miller)
- You may find the Optional Reading Material/Videos helpful in formulating your discussion responses
Packback Question format
- Discuss how the U.S. Constitution works to establish state and federal government structure and powers.
- Analyze the powers enumerated in the commerce clause
- Discuss the financial powers given to Congress in the U.S. Constitution, including the authority to collect taxes and spend money.
- Discuss the conflicts of the different individual rights protected by the U.S. Constitutions including: due process, equal protection, speech and immunities clauses.
- Evaluate the difference between Federal and State constitutions, specifically Florida.
Tips for Success
- 1 open-ended Question per week worth 25 pts of each assignment grade
- 2 Responses per week 12.5 pts of each assignment grade
- You must stay on topic (see above the list of competencies to choose from for your discussion question)
- You must cite your sources within the post using MLA format
- The SOURCE is always the lesson we are covering (not the web sites of articles you cited in your post)
- You will only earn points during the week the lesson is open – you cannot post early or late (Monday to Sunday)
- Partial credit may be provided for questions and responses that do not meet the minimum curiosity score of 40.
- Professor recommends that you draft your discussion posts in Microsoft Word, check it with Grammarly.com (or seek the assistance of the Writing Center) before submitting your work into Packback
- Packback provides guidance using artificial intelligence (AI) to help you improve your work before you submit – it is adviseable to make the changes the AI recommends.
- Once another person responds to your post you will not be able to edit your post without the assistance of Packback Helpdesk (do not write the professor). Contact Packback directly for technical assistance using Packback: https://help.packback.co/hc/en-us/categories/203990168-Student-Support
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