Constitution Bowl

A fun and exciting competition between teams of 3-4 students based on their understanding of the founding principles as outlined in the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and related historical events.  Earn while you learn!  Each member of the top three teams in each division will receive a scholarship or cash prizes.

Founding Forward Sacramento students at the Constitution Bowl

Middle & High School Constitution Bowl

Teams are awarded points based on their responses to questions posed by a moderator.  They are able to refer to their pocket constitutions and notes they have made in preparation for this event. Scholarship prizes of $500, $400 or $300 will be awarded to each member of the top three teams in the high school division. Each member of the top two teams in the middle school division will receive a cash prize of $200 or $100 respectively.

Middle School and High School Divisions

Sign up as a team, or as an individual looking for a team!

October 25, 2025

9:00am to 12:00pm

John Adams Academy – Lincoln Campus

1797 Bella Breeze Drive
Lincoln, CA 95648

4th - 6th Grade Constitution Bowl

Teams are awarded points based on their responses to questions posed by a moderator.  They are able to refer to their pocket constitutions and notes they have made in preparation for this event. Cash prizes will be awarded to each member of the top three teams – $100, $75 or $50.

Elementary School Division

Sign up as a team, or as an individual looking for a team!

Spring 2026

9:00am to 12:00pm

John Adams Academy – Lincoln Campus

1797 Bella Breeze Drive
Lincoln, CA 95648

Rules and Study Aids

Constitution Bowl format & rules

Declaration of Independence notes

The Constitution of the United States

The Constitution
explained

The Constitution in plain English

The Constitutional
dictionary

Activities and Games

Sacramento Volunteer Chapter Donations

Donations of any amount help us fulfill our mission and send teachers and students to attend civic education programs at Founding Forward.