Our Work
The State Democracy Research Initiative works to produce high-quality research and share its findings and insights with the public, press, advocates, scholars, and judges. This work takes a variety of forms, from timely commentary to comprehensive overviews of all 50 states to forward-looking legal analysis.
Interactive Sites
50 Constitutions
Explore the full, up-to-date text of each of the 50 state constitutions. Search within and across states, and use the “Tracking Constitutional Change” feature to see how each state’s constitution has evolved over time.
Democracy Principle
Learn about state constitutional provisions that serve as a counterweight to the federal Constitution. You can also explore cases that discuss these provisions.
