Domain 1: Foundations of the American Republic (15 Questions)

This domain assesses understanding of the intellectual, moral, and historical foundations of American self-government. It evaluates knowledge of the philosophical traditions, inherited liberties, colonial practices, and founding principles that shaped the American political order and informed the Declaration of Independence.

Subdomains:

• 1A: Classical and Religious Foundations of Self-Government
  Core ideas concerning civic virtue, moral responsibility, republican government, and the rule of law drawn from classical antiquity and religious traditions.
• 1B: English Liberties and Constitutionalism
  Inherited English traditions including Magna Carta, common law, due process, limited government, and the rights of Englishmen.
• 1C: Colonial Self-Government and American Identity
  Colonial practices of self-rule, compacts, assemblies, and the development of a distinct American political identity prior to independence.
• 1D: Natural Rights and Enlightenment Thought
  Ideas of natural rights, consent of the governed, social contract, liberty, equality, and limited government.
• 1E: The Declaration of Independence and the American Founding
  The principles, arguments, grievances, and enduring significance of the Declaration of Independence and the founding era.

Domain 2: The Constitution and Constitutional Order (15 Questions)
This domain assesses understanding of the structure, purposes, powers, limitations, and continuing development of the United States Constitution as the framework of American government.

Subdomains:

• 2A: Constitutional Structure and the Separation of Powers
  The three branches of government, checks and balances, enumerated powers, bicameralism, and the constitutional design to prevent tyranny.
• 2B: Federalism, Representation, and Republican Government
  Division of power between national and state governments, republican principles, representation, and the structure of the Union.
•  2C: Rights, Liberties, and Constitutional Limits
  The Bill of Rights, key amendments, due process, equal protection, and constitutional restraints on government power.
• 2D: Constitutional Interpretation and Constitutional Change
  The amendment process, judicial review, precedent, and the balance between constitutional text and evolving interpretation.

Domain 3: Constitutional Government in Action (10 Questions)
This domain examines how constitutional powers have been exercised, interpreted, expanded, restrained, or contested in major historical moments by the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Subdomains:

• 3A: Landmark Supreme Court Decisions
  Key Supreme Court cases that shaped constitutional interpretation and American civic life.
• 3B: Landmark Legislation and Congressional Power
  Major acts of Congress that exercised national power and affected constitutional development.
• 3C: Executive Power and Major Executive Actions
  Significant uses of presidential authority, especially in times of crisis or national transformation.
• 3D: Interbranch Conflict and Constitutional Tension
  Moments when conflicts between branches tested or clarified constitutional principles.
  

Domain 4: American History and National Identity (10 Questions)
This domain assesses knowledge of the great events, heroic figures, national symbols, and geographic facts that define the American story and character. It emphasizes the shared history and cultural inheritance that have shaped the United States as a constitutional republic.

Subdomains:

• 4A: Major Events in American History
  Central turning points that formed the nation and tested its principles.
• 4B: American Symbols, Heroes, and Traditions
  The symbols, speeches, heroes, and traditions that embody American identity and civic ideals.
• 4C: American Geography and Territory
  Essential knowledge of the land, regions, and territorial growth of the United States.

Domain 5: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (10 Questions)
This domain examines the rights and duties of American citizenship and the character required to sustain the American republic. It stresses that constitutional liberty depends not only on legal protections but also on citizens who fulfill their obligations and cultivate the personal qualities necessary for self-government.

Subdomains:

• 5A: Rights and Liberties
  The fundamental rights and protections guaranteed by the Constitution to American citizens.
• 5B: Civic Duties, Participation, and Character
  The obligations of citizenship, active participation in public life, and the character required for responsible self-government.