Briefly discuss some consequences for American society if the War on Drugs is won. Identify at least four consequences. Only use information from the text to support each prediction | Homework Helpers

COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY RUBRIC

11.  Briefly discuss some consequences for American society if the War on Drugs is won. Identify at least four consequences.  Only use information from the text to support each prediction.

To receive a maximum of 10 points (communication), demonstrate all three skills in answering the questions.

1. Clear definition of concepts used.
2. Paragraphs must be organized with a subject sentence.
3. Some statistical information from the book must be used in the discussion, to include the page numbers from which the statistics were taken.

To receive a maximum 10 points (social responsibility), address factors relating to:

• corrections and/or criminal justice
• economics
• politics
• community/family structure changes

12.  What are the positive/beneficial social consequences of legalization of illicit drugs?  Identify at least three consequences.  Only use information from the text to support each prediction. (20 points)

To receive a maximum of 10 points (communication), demonstrate two communication skills in answering the question.

1. Paragraphs must be organized with a subject sentence.
2. Clear definition of concepts.
3. Students need to identify reasons such as economic, stigma, prison population, and medical.

To receive a maximum 10 points (social responsibility), address factors relating to:

• corrections and/or criminal justice
• economics (delete)
• politics
• community/family structure changes