U.S. Constitution Exam
Online Exam and Preparation Materials for California Teacher Credential Candidates
Examination Policies
This examination is offered for the purpose of Teacher Certification in the State of California by University Assessment Systems (UAS), in association with Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU). It is the official U.S. Constitution Exam of Notre Dame de Namur University, a WASC-accredited institution of higher education located in Belmont, California.
Because there are no refunds of the exam fee, it is the test-taker's responsibility to determine before registering:
a) whether you have already met the CTC requirement for knowledge of the principles and provisions of the U.S. Constitution for your credential, and
b) if you are in a teacher education program at a California university, whether your university will accept this Notre Dame de Namur University online exam for purposes of recommending you to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Questions regarding any aspect of the exam should be directed to our specialists at quickhelp@USConstitutionExam.com
You are allowed to take the timed final exam (50 multiple choice/multiple answer questions) a MAXIMUM of three times (with different questions, of course, and no charge for the retakes), but are NOT guaranteed to pass the exam. If your test score does not meet the passing standard (75%) after the third attempt, your exam is completed, and no portion of your fee will be refunded and you will be required to take an exam or a course on the U.S. Constitution elsewhere.
The exam is "closed book, closed notes" and you will answer each exam question from your own knowledge and ability and will use neither any printed or online resources external to this site, nor consult with, or receive any aid or assistance from anyone else while taking the exam. Any violation of this policy may result in the disqualification of your exam scores and prohibition from retaking the exam. In all cases, there will be no refunds of the exam fee.
You are required to affirm an oath that you are receiving no aid or assistance while taking this exam.
This examination on the principles and provisions of the United States Constitution is for the purpose of satisfying the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing's U.S. Constitution requirement for California teacher certification as specified in California Education Code section 44335. Passage is verified by a numbered, signed certificate of passing.
**Neither academic unit credit through NDNU nor notation on an official NDNU transcript is available.
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FAQs
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A. To meet the state teaching requirement for knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, you need to have one of the following:
1) a BA/BS from a CSU campus
2) passed a two semester unit course on the Constitution
3) passed an approved university exam on the Constitution
Note: If you're not sure if you have met the requirement, see your Credentials Analyst for details
You should work through the learning modules, read the Constitution and take the quizzes. Depending on your level of familiarity with the Constitution, follow the suggestions for further preparation in each module until you feel you're ready. If you want, take the practice test to see how you do.
It depends on your level of previous preparation and how much time you want to put
into it. Some people blow through the quizzes in 30 minutes without preparation and
the final exam in 25-35 minutes. Others take their time reading the materials before
each quiz, take the practice test and use the review ques for the questions they miss.
Test takers from abroad may want to use the suggestions for further reading for more
comprehensive study. The final exam can be completed in 25-35 minutes.
Absolutely. Review the materials, take the practice test again and use the answers and suggestions. Go to the recommended reading lists. Use the charts and illustrations. Try it again. Take it a third time if you wish. There is no additional fee for the two retakes.
In exchange for the exam fee, we provide the exam and the relevant testing software, plus the tools and resources you need to pass. There is no guarantee that you will pass, but most participants pass on the first or second try. You are allowed three attempts, but if you don't pass, no refunds are tendered.
Absolutely. Simply include the Certificate of Passing with the documents you send to the CTC with your application. [If the CTC requires you to secure a recommendation from a California university, then check with your Credentials Analyst first.
Yes! You have unlimited access and can come and go as you please. One exception: once you begin the final exam the exam closes after 35 minutes or if you try to leave the exam.
Unlike multiple choice, multiple answer questions use check boxes instead of radio buttons and have the possibility of more than one answer.
Example: Which of the following were Presidents of the United States: a) John Adams b) John Hancock c) John Henry d) John Kennedy. If you choose any answers besides a) AND d), or fail to choose both a) and d) the question is scored as incorrect. Multiple answer questions are clearly marked on the exam.
No, the timer is continuous. This creates a level playing field, and therefore a more accurate and effective assessment. Choose a time where you will have an uninterrupted block of time. We understand that some emergencies are unavoidable--therefore you have the possibility of two re-takes.