This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to require all Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics . The amendment mandates that Congress establish a civics examination every ten years, aligned with the census, to assess understanding of the U.S. system of government under the Constitution. The examination's questions and answers would be published, administered regularly without cost, and successful completion would be certified. No person could serve as a Representative or Senator without demonstrating this competence either before or, with an opportunity provided by Congress, after their election or appointment. Congress would have the power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation, notably without requiring presidential approval for such legislation to take effect.