About the Center for Constitutional Design
A more perfect union, by design
Mission
The mission of the Center for Constitutional Design is to promote nationwide conversations about constitutional reform and the advancement of constitutional democracy; to suggest ways reforms could be implemented to preserve our constitutional system; to leverage knowledge of other nations’ constitutions to better understand our own; and to convene, collaborate, and coordinate with citizens, thinkers, commentators, and institutions—nationally and internationally—to achieve these ends.
Our design principles
Collaboration
The Center partners with institutions and individuals interested in exploring innovative ideas about constitutional reform.
Independence
The Center is committed to a nonpartisan agenda for reform and improvement of our constitutional system.
Engagement
The Center engages with stakeholders and students to promote education about constitutional principles and design.