The Center for the Study of Government and the Individual (CSGI) exists to explore the constitutional, economic, political, and social foundations of a free, flourishing, and prosperous society and to provide a vehicle for the candid exploration of the proper relationship between government and individuals. The purpose is not to promote particular political ideologies, but to critically analyze all positions on the role of government in American society. Programs include: PROGRAM FOR PRESERVING A FREE AND PROSPEROUS SOCIETY This program promotes the study of political and economic liberty and the relationship between freedom, progress, and prosperity. As as part of that mission, it regularly host lectures addressing enduring questions of the American constitutional order and contemporary problems in public policy. It also provides support for faculty course development, student research, and student travel to seminars related to the program’s mission. PROGRAM ON THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION The Program on the American Constitution is devoted to studying the origins and development of American constitutionalism and increasing knowledge and understanding of America’s civic and political traditions. PROGRAM ON EDUCATION POLICY AND REFORM Debates on the future of education are too often dominated by uninformed opinion-making and ideological talking points. The Program on Education Policy and Reform provides quality research for scholars and popular audiences, focusing on educational reform, choice, accountability, and law. We generate new research and comment on relevant policies of interest among education researchers, journalists, pundits, and policymakers. BASTIAT HONORS SCHOLARS The Bastiat Honors Program provides a prestigious undergraduate scholarship for students who wish to study the constitutional, economic, and political foundations of a free society.