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December 2, 2021

Freedom, Elections, Voice: How People in Australia and the UK Define Democracy

Some Australians and Britons define democracy by characterizing it as the best political system

Some Australians and Britons define democracy by characterizing it as the best political system

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Some Australians and Britons define democracy by characterizing it as the best political system

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Freedom, Elections, Voice: How People in Australia and the UK Define Democracy
Freedom, elections and voice in government top definitions of democracy in Australia, UK
Australians and Britons who did not offer a definition of democracy are more likely than those who did to support nondemocratic approaches to government
Around a third or more in Australia and UK mention freedom and human rights when defining democracy
Around three-in-ten Australians and Britons define democracy based around voting and elections
Roughly a quarter or more in the UK and Australia define democracy as people having input in government
Similar shares of Australians and Britons emphasize fairness when defining democracy
Few in Australia and the UK use institutions to define democracy
Small shares in Australia and the UK include societal well-being in their own definition of democracy
Some Australians and Britons define democracy by characterizing it as the best political system
Similar shares of Australians and Britons define democracy by its failings