We help Americans understand and explain the value of our system of government and how, together, we can protect and improve the foundations of trust in our republic.
We provide materials for civic education, ages 18 and up.
Our Learning Materials
Relevant, Non-Partisan,
Practical Knowledge
Expert Reviewers
We strive to ensure each of our courses is of the highest quality. Each course has been reviewed by at least one if not several experts in civic education, U.S. history, constitutional law, political science, or other applicable fields.
Jay Barth
M.E. and Ima Graves Peace Distinguished Professor of Politics, Emeritus;
Hendrix College
Cheryl Cook-Kallio
State Coordinator for California We the People and Project Citizen
Matthew Crenson
Professor Emeritus and Academy Professor,
John Hopkins University
Jennifer Dresden
Policy Advocate at Protect Democracy
Benjamin Ginsberg,
David Bernstein Professor of Political Science,
Johns Hopkins University
John Kincaid
President of the Center for the Study of Federalism,
Director of the Meyner Center of State and Local Government,
Robert B. and Helen S. Meyner Professor of Government and Public Service,
Lafayette College
Mark J. Molli
Associate Director (Retired)
Center for Civic Education
Kenneth Newton
Professor of Comparative Politics, Emeritus
University of Southampton
Mark J. Rozell
Dean and Ruth D. and John T. Hazel Chair in Public Policy,
Schar School of Policy and Government,
George Mason University
Sonja Zmerli
Professor of Political Science
Sciences Po Grenoble
Our Team
We are drawn from conservative, progressive and independent thinkers. Our ages range from low 20s through the 80s. Most of our board members have deep experience in teaching or promoting democracy around the world, and some have been actively involved in politics at the local, state, and national levels.
Partnership
Ballotpedia is “The Encyclopedia of American Politics.” They cover political candidates and incumbents, ballot measures, election results, and redistricting—at the federal, state, local, and territorial levels. They also provide the basics of how the American governmental system works, broad policy issues, and related concepts, terms, and their definitions. This is where we work together. See the Ballotpedia option on the Learning Center menu above.
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“Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.” –John Adams
The Center for Free, Fair, and Accountable Democracy is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
EIN: 83-1505463
CFFAD is non-partisan. We do not participate in, or intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.
Financial statements are available from the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.
Blog & Short Articles
Constitution Day: Joint Statement
Joint Statement from 13 Presidential Centers
Introduction to Congress 9
Congress – too powerful or not powerful enough?
Introduction to Congress 8
How did the framers decide to count enslaved people?
Introduction to Congress 7
How should large states be balanced against small states?
Executive Office Accountability
How accountable is the president, and to whom?
Introduction to Congress 6
How should our representatives be elected to Congress?
