We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals
Catalog organization: Center for Civic Education
Compiled by: ExtracurricularHub Editorial Team — editorial policy
Last updated
Researched Aug 22, 2026
What Is We the People: The Citizen?
The Center for Civic Education's National Finals is the culminating competition for high-school We the People classes and eligible clubs. Teams first complete the constitutional curriculum and advance through state or regional systems; state champions, invited wildcards, and limited scholarship/other approved teams compete in six unit panels. Students deliver four-minute prepared testimony on constitutional questions, then answer expert judges' follow-ups.
The April 17-19, 2026 finals took place in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C. area and are complete. The 2025-26 fee was USD 7,500 per team—not USD 500—and excluded required Grand Classroom travel, hotel, buses, and optional touring. Students had to be in grades 9-12, represent their state, and could compete at National Finals only once during high school. The Center revises rules annually and has not announced 2027 dates, fees, or eligibility.
We the People: The Citizen Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $7,500 |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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