Competency
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:
· Describe the foundational elements of the U.S. legal system and the relationships among them
Scenario
You are a successful small business owner and have been asked by the local chapter of the Junior Entrepreneurs Association, a club for high school students interested in business careers, to make a presentation. The title of the presentation is “The U.S. Legal System and Business.” You have been provided with a detailed topic outline for your presentation and have been asked to touch on every topic it contains. You have also been asked to develop your presentation in the context of business and business law.
Directions
The resources provided in the course will support your work; no additional research is required. Create a PowerPoint presentation that specifically covers the detailed topic outline as follows:
1. Introduction: Provide an introduction to the law and its purposes, including why there is a need for business law.
2. Foundation: Briefly explain the foundation of the legal system in the United States, including the
anches of the U.S. government and their relationship to each other.
3. Sources
A. Describe three of the primary sources of U.S. law and provide one example of each primary source of law that is related to the business environment.
B. Name and
iefly summarize the clause of the U.S. Constitution that grants the government the power to regulate business. Provide an example of government regulation of business.
4. Courts: Differentiate between federal and state courts, including an example of the type of business case that could be heard in each court.
5. Differences: Explain the difference between criminal law, civil law, and alternative dispute resolution.
6. Conclusions: Describe why every business owner and leader must have a basic understanding of the U.S. legal system.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit a PowerPoint presentation that includes:
· At least 8 and no more than 16 slides that contain images and/or text.
· Each slide should be accompanied by at least 1 and no more than 4 paragraphs of notes (presentation talking points) or recorded na
ation that is 1 to 3 minutes in length.
· An APA formatted References slide.
· Sources should be cited according to APA style.
Supporting Materials
The following resource supports your work on the project:
Tutorials: PowerPoint Office XXXXXXXXXX)
These tutorials provide a basic introduction to using PowerPoint, which you may find helpful if you are unfamiliar with the software application.
Project One Ru
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Criteria
Exemplary (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Needs Improvement (55%)
Not Evident (0%)
Value
Introduction
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manne
Accurately explains the purpose and need for business law
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with e
ors or omissions; areas for improvement may include greater insight about the relationship between law and business
Does not attempt criterion
15
Foundation
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manne
Accurately describes the
anches of U.S. government and their relationship to one anothe
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with e
ors or omissions; areas for improvement may include accuracy in content
Does not attempt criterion
15
Sources
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manne
Accurately identifies the three primary sources of U.S. law, the constitutional clause that allows government to regulate business, and business-related examples
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with e
ors or omissions; areas for improvement may include accuracy in content, scope of content, or better examples or application of concepts
Does not attempt criterion
15
Courts
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manne
Clearly differentiates federal and state courts and includes examples of types of cases heard in each court
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with e
ors or omissions; areas for improvement may include accuracy in content, level of information appropriate for the audience, or greater insight about how this topic pertains to business
Does not attempt criterion
15
Differences
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manne
Clearly explains the difference between criminal law, civil law, and alternative dispute resolution
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with e
ors or omissions; areas for improvement may include accuracy in content, level of information appropriate for the audience, or greater insight about how this topic pertains to business
Does not attempt criterion
15
Conclusion
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manne
Accurately explains why business owners and leaders must understand the U.S. legal system
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with e
ors or omissions; areas for improvement may include greater insight about the need for business owners and leaders to understand the U.S. legal system
Does not attempt criterion
15
Articulation of Response
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manne
Clearly conveys meaning with co
ect grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, and demonstrating an understanding of audience and purpose
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with e
ors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, negatively impacting readability
Submission has critical e
ors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, preventing understanding of ideas
5
Citations and Attributions
Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with few or no minor e
ors
Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor e
ors
Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major e
ors
Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution
5
Total:
100%