We the People: The Citizen & The Constitution We the People: The Citizen & The Constitution

WTPjr2018The primary goal of "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" is to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation's elementary and secondary students. What makes this program so successful is the design of its instructional program, including its innovative culminating activity. We The People enables student participation and ownership of individual learning through preparation for a mock hearing centered around constitutional principles and philosophy. In addition, students learn critical writing, participating in a group, public speaking, and responding respectfully to controversial topics.

Our Partnership with the Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative, within the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University allows us to reach more teachers across the State of Utah and provide them with civics curriculum training and support. 

2026 Competition Dates

Registrations and Intent to Compete information will be emailed later in the year 2025.

Competition Dates for Spring 2026:

  • Junior High, February 12, 2026 @ Weber State University
  • High School, February 24, 2026 @ Utah Valley University

Contact

Program Director/State Coordinator

  • Alexander Adriano, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Congressional District Coordinators

  • Bill Spence, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Rique Ochoa, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.