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The U.S. Constitution for Government Employees

20 minutesENSafety TrainingPublic Law 108-447, Section 111 (Constitution Day and Citizenship Day)
Quick Answer

The U.S. Constitution for Government Employees is a 20-minute online course that provides the constitutionally mandated training required for all federal government employees under Public Law 108-447, Section 111. It covers the key provisions of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and subsequent amendments, and is designed for new hires and existing federal employees who must complete this training annually by September 17 (Constitution Day). The course includes a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

Public Law 108-447, Section 111, signed in December 2004, requires all federal agencies to provide educational materials on the United States Constitution to new employees upon hire and to all employees each year on September 17, which is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The law applies to every federal government employee who takes the oath to support and defend the Constitution. Failure to provide this training puts agencies out of compliance with federal law and can result in audit findings during Office of Personnel Management reviews.

This course provides your agency's employees with a structured overview of the Constitution's articles, the separation of powers, the Bill of Rights, and key amendments that have shaped American governance. The training is designed to be accessible to employees across all federal agencies and grade levels, connecting constitutional principles to the daily responsibilities of public service. Upon completion, employees receive a certificate documenting their compliance with the annual training requirement.

What You'll Learn

  • The structure of the Constitution, including the Preamble, seven Articles, and the amendment process
  • Separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
  • The Bill of Rights and the protections guaranteed in the first ten amendments
  • Key subsequent amendments including the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments
  • The role of the Constitution in establishing the framework for federal employment
  • How constitutional principles apply to the daily work and ethical obligations of government employees

Who Needs This Training

  • All federal government employees required to complete Constitution Day training under Public Law 108-447
  • New federal hires who must receive constitutional education materials as part of onboarding
  • Federal contractors and subcontractors whose contracts require constitutional awareness training
  • State and local government employees whose agencies have adopted similar training requirements
  • Agency training coordinators responsible for tracking annual compliance
  • HR directors at federal agencies managing onboarding and annual training calendars

Regulatory Background

Public Law 108-447, Section 111, enacted in December 2004 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, mandates that each federal agency provide educational and training materials on the United States Constitution to all new employees and to existing employees annually on September 17 (Constitution Day and Citizenship Day). This requirement applies to all executive branch agencies and has been adopted by many legislative and judicial branch offices as well. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) provides guidance on implementation, and agencies that fail to comply risk findings during compliance audits. While the law does not specify penalties for individual employees, agency heads are responsible for ensuring compliance across their workforce. Many state and local governments have enacted parallel requirements for their own employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Public Law 108-447, Section 111 applies to all federal government employees. This includes civilian employees across all executive branch agencies, and many legislative and judicial branch offices have adopted the requirement as well. Federal contractors may also be required to complete this training depending on their contract terms.
The law designates September 17 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and requires agencies to provide educational materials on the Constitution on that date each year. New employees must receive the training as part of their onboarding process. Many agencies open a training window around September 17 to accommodate scheduling.
Yes. This course covers the educational content specified by Public Law 108-447, Section 111, including the Constitution's structure, the Bill of Rights, and key amendments. The certificate of completion documents the employee's training date for agency compliance records.
The federal mandate applies only to federal employees. However, several states and local jurisdictions have enacted their own Constitution Day or civic education training requirements for government employees. Check with your agency's HR department for state-specific mandates that may apply.
While the law does not specify penalties for individual employees, agency heads are responsible for compliance. Failure to provide the required training can result in findings during Office of Personnel Management compliance audits and inspector general reviews. Agencies typically track completion through their learning management systems to demonstrate compliance.
$24.95
per person
Volume Pricing
Team Size Price per Person
1 - 9$24.95
10 - 24$19.95
25 - 49$17.95
50 - 99$17.50
Subtotal $24.95

Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.

$24.95
per person