Judicial Review
Public opinion is divided about how the Supreme Court should interpret the Constitution.
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A Nation of Flag Wavers
Three in four Americans say they display Old Glory at home, work or elsewhere.
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Japanese Greatly Appreciate U.S. Earthquake Assistance
A majority of the Japanese public says the U.S. provided a great deal of assistance in the aftermath of this spring’s earthquake and tsunami. Far fewer say the EU, UN or China provided such assistance.
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Seniors: Hands Off Medicare
A majority of adults ages 65 and older oppose changing Medicare into a program that would provide credits toward purchasing private health insurance.
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Turkey’s Future: Middle East or Europe?
The Turkish public is split on whether its country’s future lies with the Middle East or Europe.
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Wars Caused Federal Debt
Far more Americans say wars in Iraq and Afghanistan contributed to the national debt than say the same about government spending or tax cuts.
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U.S. Should “Mind Its Own Business” Internationally
The American public is divided on whether the U.S. should “mind its own business” internationally.
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Make Calls Online
Nearly a quarter of internet-using adults have placed a phone call online.
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Public Split on Interpreting the Constitution
Half the public says the Supreme Court should base rulings on what the Constitution means now, while 45% say it should be understood as originally written.
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Americans Cite War Costs as Top Reason for U.S. Debt
Six-in-ten Americans say that the cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan contributed a “great deal” to the U.S. debt.