We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
Catalog organization: Center for Civic Education
Compiled by: ExtracurricularHub Editorial Team — editorial policy
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What Is We the People: The Citizen?
We the People is the Center for Civic Education's inquiry-driven constitutional-democracy curriculum for upper-elementary, middle-school, and high-school classes. Student units research historical and contemporary constitutional questions, prepare testimony, and answer judges' follow-up questions in simulated congressional hearings. Schools may participate locally and through regional or state competitions.
The national pathways differ by level and qualification. High-school state champions and selected wildcards advance to the in-person National Finals near Washington, D.C.; middle- and high-school classes that do not earn that place may enter the virtual National Invitational. The completed 2026 Finals ran April 17-19 in Bethesda and charged $7,500 per team, excluding separately arranged travel/lodging, while the Invitational ran online May 15-16. The stored December 1, 2026 deadline was only a projection. 2026-27 state registration, national dates, fees, and deadlines are not yet posted centrally and must be confirmed through the state coordinator.
We the People: The Citizen Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 3–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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