Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
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Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
74% of Republicans say social media has been more of a bad thing for U.S. democracy, compared with a smaller majority of Democrats (57%).
People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.
Majorities in all three countries said in a fall 2020 survey that the U.S. system needs either major changes or to be completely reformed.
Around two-thirds of adults in Germany, France and the UK say it is important for their national government to make voting compulsory.
Here are five key findings about people’s attitudes toward systemic reforms in the U.S., France, Germany and the UK.
Ahead of the 2020 U.S. election, here’s a look at how elections are run in the United States and other countries around the world.
Those on the political right are more likely to say there should have been fewer public activity restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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