Identify the purposes of constitutions and explain why they are necessary.

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    FORMAT ASSESSMENT NOTE: 4 (FOUR) points will be deducted automatically if RA do not adhere to correct grammatical and format requirements outlined above.GRADING RUBRIC: Each RA has been assigned a maximum of 20 points, (total 300 points for 15 RAs). The Grading Rubric below will be used to assess your work:

    Evaluations Criteria Outstanding Better than Average Average Below Average Not at all
    1. CONTENT ASSESSMENT 20 15-19 10-14 5-9 0-4
    1.1 Explain the role and purpose of a constitution and the difference between written and unwritten constitutions. Provide country examples. 6.6 5 – 6.3 3.3- 4.6 1-3 0
    1.2 Explain the ways constitutions specify individual rights and freedoms, specify limits of government, balance minority and majority interests and allow nations and citizens to function. 6.6 5-6.3 3.3- 4.6 1-3 0
    1.3 Using actual examples, consider such issues as the length, flexibility or the lack of it, and the longevity of constitutions. 6.6 5-6.3 3.3- 4.6 1-3 0
    TOTAL 20 15-19 10-14 1-9 0