Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Format Requirements" page located at the beginning of this learning guide for specific format requirements. You are a paralegal assisting an attorney who is representing an individual who has been convicted of a murder during a home invasion and who was sentenced in state court to be executed. You are assisting with research for an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Provide the following information. 1. A brief history of capital punishment in the United States. Include case law. 2. An explanation of the constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," including the four primary dimensions as interpreted by the Court. 3. Discuss an example you found interesting of a right asserted by inmates under the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause and the outcome. Grading Rubric Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment. CATEGORY History of capital punishment (25 Points) Four primary dimensions of "cruel and unusual punishment" (25 Points) Exemplary 25 points Student provides a clear and logical brief summary of the history of capital punishment in the United States, including case law. 25 points Student provides a clear, logical discussion of the constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," including the four primary dimensions. Satisfactory 18 points Student provides a mostly clear and logical brief summary of the history of capital punishment in the United States, including case law. 18 points Student provides a mostly clear, logical discussion of the constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," including the four primary dimensions. Unsatisfactory 12 points Student provides a partially clear and logical brief summary of the history of capital punishment in the United States, including case law. 12 points Student provides a partially clear, logical discussion of the constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," including at least two primary dimensions. Unacceptable 5 points Student provides a weak or unclear brief summary of the history of capital punishment in the United States, including case law. 5 points Student provides a partially clear, logical discussion of the constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," including at least one primary dimension. Interesting right 25 points asserted by inmates Student provides a clear (25 Points) description of an interesting right asserted by inmates under the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause and the outcome. Mechanics (10 Points) 10 points Format - APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions (15 Points) 18 points Student provides a mostly clear description of an interesting right asserted by inmates under the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause and the outcome. 8 points Student does not make any Student makes 1-2 errors in errors in grammar or spelling, especially those that distract the reader from the content. 15 points The paper is written in proper APA and organizational format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions. grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 12 points The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the 12 points 5 points Student provides a partially Student provides a weak or clear description of an unclear description of an interesting right asserted by interesting right asserted inmates under the Eighth by inmates under the Amendment's Cruel and Eighth Amendment's Cruel Unusual Punishment Clause and Unusual Punishment and the outcome. Clause and the outcome. 5 points 2 points Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 5 points The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does not include effective transitions. content. 8 points The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are Essay is poorly organized, but may include a few effective transitions. credible, and most are cited credible and cited correctly. correctly. Adequate organization includes a variety of appropriate transitions.