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Pew Research CenterDecember 2, 2021
Global Public Opinion in an Era of Democratic Anxiety

Support for representative and direct democracy was widespread in 2017, but many were also open to nondemocratic alternatives

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Support for representative and direct democracy was widespread in 2017, but many were also open to nondemocratic alternatives

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Global Public Opinion in an Era of Democratic Anxiety
Large shares in many publics say their political system needs reform
Economic pessimists see greater need for political reform
In 2019, most in former Eastern Bloc approved of changing to multiparty and free market systems
Support for representative and direct democracy was widespread in 2017, but many were also open to nondemocratic alternatives
In 2017, ideological right more supportive of strong leader ruling without constraints
Global support for democratic principles in 2019
Increasing shares see diversity positively
Most believe the U.S. is no longer a good model of democracy
Sharp increases in share who say their country more divided than before pandemic
By 2019, fewer in some countries said the state is run for the benefit of all
MoveOn To Congress On Build Back Better: Time To Vote. Finish The Job
In 2019, most in former Eastern Bloc approved of changing to multiparty and free market systems

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