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American Constitution Test

The American Constitution Test is designed for teachers candidates who have not completed the Constitution requirement for a credential. This test meets the state requirements but does not provide course units of credit. Upon successfully passing the examination, a transcript of record will be issued to you.

Tests are administered in the Assessment Office on the Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo Campus in the High Tech Center (second floor, Room 3414).
AND at Cuesta College, North County Campus Building 3000, Student Services, N3039.

Cost: $ 40.00 (payable by cash or check at time of testing)

Scheduling a Test Date

The American Constitution Test may be taken:

• By appointment on scheduled Saturday test dates (listed below).
• By special arrangement made directly with, Bruce Follette, assessment assistant.

 
For scheduling on the San Luis Obispo Campus:
Contact Bruce Follette in the Assessment Center Office at (805) 546-3100 ext.2521; nfollett@cuesta.edu.

For scheduling on the North County Campus:
Contact Judy McDaniel at (805) 591-6201.

Upcoming San Luis Obispo Campus Saturday Test Dates

Below are up-coming Saturday test dates at the SLO Campus

• December 5, 2009 at 11 a.m.
• January 9, 2010 at 11 a.m.
• February 6, 2010 at 11 a.m.
• No testing in March, 2010.
• April 3, 2010 at 11 a.m.
• May 8, 2010 at 11 a.m.
• No Saturday testing in June or July
• For tests during the week, call Bruce Follette (see above)

The Test

The test consists of 100 objective questions in multiple choice and true/false format.

• Allow at least one hour to complete the test.
• Test review, prior to taking the test, is advisable (see below for suggestions).

Come Prepared

Come prepared to your test, both in terms of alotting enough time and bringing the necessary items:

• Arrive early
• Bring a photo ID
• Bring  the $40.00 test fee (cash or check accepted)
• Bring $2.00 for a day-use parking permit (and allot time to park), as all cars parked at Cuesta College must display a parking permit.  You can purchase your day-use parking permit at the yellow kiosks locate in each parking lot.

Suggested Preparation

The Constitution test covers some history leading to its adoption, including the articles of confederation, compromises, etc. The structure of the government, make up of the branches of government, requirements of members, the powers and duties of each branch and that of the states in relation to the federal government. Amendments, Bill of Rights (and the Amendment number each right is specified in,) and important court cases in our history.

Useful Web Link

http://www.southwestern.cc.il.us/adultbasiced/constitution

Useful Books to Purchase

Smith, Edward C., The Constitution of the United States, Barnes and Noble. 12th edition.
Cullop, Floyd G., The Constitution of the United States, a Mentor book, New American Library (NAL) 1984.

Useful Books Available in the Cuesta College Library

Corwin, Edward and Peltason, Jack, Understanding the Constitution. (KF 4528 C67 1976)
Corwin, Edward, The Constitution and What it Means Today, supplemental edition, Princeton University press, 1974. (KF 4550 C64 1973)