Most say direct democracy is a good way to govern

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February 23, 2024

1. Attitudes toward different types of government systems

Most say direct democracy is a good way to govern

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Most say direct democracy is a good way to govern

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1. Attitudes toward different types of government systems
Widespread support for representative democracy across 24 countries surveyed
Ideological right less likely to reject military rule
Most reject military rule, but a select few embrace it
Those on the ideological right are less likely to reject autocracy
In several countries, significant increases in support for autocracy
In countries with higher per-capita gross domestic product, fewer people think autocracy is a good way to govern
Broad opposition to autocracy, although support is significant in some nations
Technocracy has gained support in most countries surveyed since 2017
Considerable support for rule by experts
Those who feel alienated from their elected representatives are more likely to support direct democracy in some countries
Confidence in representative democracy has declined in several nations

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