National Civics Bee

The Opelika Chamber is excited to host the first National Civics Bee for our region in the state of Alabama!

ABOUT THE CIVICS BEE

The Opelika Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee® national championship in Fall 2025.

WHY CIVICS?

The Opelika Chamber is participating in the National Civics Bee® because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in Alabama and celebrating our civic pride.

HOW THE REGIONAL COMPETITION WORKS

Local Finalists must appear in person for the Local Competition which will be held on April 28, 2025 at the Opelika Chamber. The Local Finalists will compete in the live Local Competition, which will determine the first, second, and third-place winners.

The Local Competition will be made up of three rounds, including two rounds of civics-based quiz questions. Each correct answer will receive one point, and each incorrect answer or unanswered question will receive zero points. The five highest-scoring Local Finalists from the first two rounds will participate in a third round of the Local Competition which will include questions from a panel of judges regarding the Local Finalist’s essay submission. The top 3 winners from the Local Competition will advance to compete in the State Competition. After which, the First-Place winners from each State Competition will compete in the National Championship.