Welcome to the Berkeley Center for American Democracy

BCAD’s mission is to conduct rigorous, data-driven research that offers solutions for the most pressing challenges confronting American democracy.

We also offer assistance for graduate and undergraduate research, as well as resources to promote conversations within political science and across campus concerning the challenges of governance in the United States.

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Research that matters

BCAD faculty and students are conducting cutting-edge research on how to address the greatest challenges facing American democracy.

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