Sample Performance Task (GRASP)

This is a possible performance task (GRASP) for a 12th grade U.S. Government class:

You have been hired by the local government to create a guide for 18 year olds who are allowed to vote in the upcoming election. These 18 year olds do not know anything about the different powers that are set aside for each branch of government or the systems of checks and balances. The design, structure, and organization of the guide are entirely up to you. However, the local government requires some specific information to be included in the guide. You must include: two powers that the legislative branch holds, two powers that the executive branch holds, and two powers that the judicial branch holds. Additionally, they require a section that describes the checks that each branch has on the others, and how each branch keeps the other branches from abusing their powers. Additionally, they require you to include a section on how each branch of government relies on the duties of the other branches. Your work will be reviewed by your peers.