Nearly three-quarters of Americans say it would be ‘too risky’ to give presidents more power
Just 24% say the country’s problems could be better solved if presidents didn’t have to worry about Congress or the courts.
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Just 24% say the country’s problems could be better solved if presidents didn’t have to worry about Congress or the courts.
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
Across the nations surveyed, a median of 62% of adults – including 63% in the United States – say their country will be better off if it is open to changes.
Seven-in-ten Americans say elected officials should avoid heated or aggressive language because it could encourage some people to take violent action.
A median of 83% across 24 nations surveyed say they feel close to other people in their country, while 66% of Americans hold this view.
63% of Americans are pessimistic about the country’s moral and ethical standards, and 59% are pessimistic about its education system.
The share of Americans who say climate scientists understand very well whether climate change is occurring decreased from 37% in 2021 to 32% this year.
The share of U.S. workers who belonged to a union in 2023 stood at 10%, down from 1983 when 20.1% of American workers were union members.
Most registered voters who are White Christians would vote for Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held today.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
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