Title: Competency Assessment: (CU1 M1) Jurisprudence and the Powers of Congress
Course: Business Law > Section: Credit Unit 1 Module 1

In a two-page Microsoft Word Docx or rtf file format document, please respond to the two situations below.  Be thorough and complete in your responses. Use references to support your position:

1. Read “The Case of the Speluncean Explorers” HERE (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Webpage). Identity the justice’s opinion with which you most closely agree. Name the different theories of jurisprudence used by each justice in reaching his or her opinion.

2. What are three specific powers of Congress? What are three specific powers of the executive branch? Do you think that the powers of the judicial branch are well defined? Why or why not?

Your response should be typed, double-spaced in standard-sized format (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. You should use a clear font that is highly readable. APA recommends using 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Citations should be in APA format.

Points
12
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Rubric

Jurisprudence and the Powers of Congress

Jurisprudence and the Powers of Congress
Criteria | Ratings | Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheories of Jurisprudence
4pts = Author thoroughly describes several theories of Jurisprudence and outlines position. 3pts = Author evaluates theories of Jurisprudence and begins discussion about which opinions agreed with. 2pts = Author explains theory of Jurisprudence but fails to explain position. 1pt = Author mentions theory of Jurisprudence but does not explain additional elements. 0pts = Insufficient
4.0 pts Competent: exceeds expectations | 3.0 pts Competent: meets expectations | 2.0 pts Progressing | 1.0 pts Unsatisfactory | 0.0 pts Insufficient
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePowers of Congress
4pts = Author describes the importance of the Powers of Congress and displays knowledge about Powers of Congress. Also lists three specific powers. 3pts = Author addresses Powers of Congress and mentions the three specific powers. Additional analysis needed here. 2pts = Author shows signs of understanding the Powers of Congress. Author is missing one or more of the specific powers. 1pt = Author does not understand the Powers of Congress and is missing some of the specific powers. 0pts = Insufficient
4.0 pts Competent: exceeds expectations | 3.0 pts Competent: meets expectations | 2.0 pts Progressing | 1.0 pts Unsatisfactory | 0.0 pts Insufficient
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExecutive/Judicial Branch
4pts = Author synthesizes knowledge about the Executive and Judicial Branch. Provides multiple examples of the powers. 3pts = Author understands the Executive and Judicial Branch but needs additional analysis. 2pts = Author loosely evaluates the Executive and Judicial Branch. 1pt = Author does not understand the Executive and Judicial Branch. 0pts = Insufficient
4.0 pts Competent: exceeds expectations | 3.0 pts Competent: meets expectations | 2.0 pts Progressing | 1.0 pts Unsatisfactory | 0.0 pts Insufficient
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCourse Outcome 02: Apply elements of law to specific individual and business scenarios.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4.0 pts Competent: Exceeds expectations | 3.0 pts Competent: Meets expectations | 2.0 pts Progressing | 1.0 pts Unsatisfactory | 0.0 pts Insufficient
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCourse Outcome 04: Recognize the interconnectedness of the legal system to business, society and the environment.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4.0 pts Competent: Exceeds expectations | 3.0 pts Competent: Meets expectations | 2.0 pts Progressing | 1.0 pts Unsatisfactory | 0.0 pts Insufficient
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Total Points: 12.0