As part of its We the People initiative, NEH invites high school juniors to participate in an essay contest that invites them to reflect on The Idea of America. What is The Idea of America? What is the question for 2004-2005? Read the topic from past competitions: 2003-2004 2002-2003 Read about the winners of past competitions: 2003-2004 2002-2003 Read the grand prize essays from past competitions: 2002-2003: "Marbury vs. Madison," by Morgan Transue of Kendall, New Jersey