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    October 12, 2017
    Globally, Broad Support for Representative and Direct Democracy
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    Globally, Broad Support for Representative and Direct Democracy
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    Widespread support for representative and direct democracy, but many are also open to nondemocratic alternatives
    Substantial percentages willing to consider nondemocratic options
    Countries with more democratic systems, greater wealth show more widespread commitment to representative democracy
    In high-income countries, many would consider nondemocratic alternatives
    People with less education more likely to support military government
    Ideological right more supportive of strong leader ruling without constraints
    Publics split on how well democracy is working
    Those upbeat on the economy more likely to be satisfied with democracy
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