The document discusses the contemporary relevance of the US Constitution despite being over 200 years old. It asks the reader to reflect on the general relevance of the Constitution in modern America with references to contemporary events, and how the Constitution personally affects the reader's life. It provides requirements for the response essay, including writing 1-2 paragraphs on both the general and personal relevance of the Constitution, incorporating at least two outside sources, being creative and showing careful thought in a minimum 400 word response.