Center for Revitalizing American Institutions

At the heart of representative government is the relationship individuals form with their institutions and civic culture. As such, one component of our work focuses on tracking changes in public opinion and Americans’ commitment to constitutional democracy, and improving public understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and preparing individuals for informed, active, and ethical participation in democratic processes. To achieve these aims, we engage in efforts to increase and improve civic education within K-12, postsecondary, and informal settings, while helping Americans understand their own civic identities.