Most Americans say elected officials should avoid heated or aggressive speech
Seven-in-ten Americans say elected officials should avoid heated or aggressive language because it could encourage some people to take violent action.
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Seven-in-ten Americans say elected officials should avoid heated or aggressive language because it could encourage some people to take violent action.
Most K-12 students at U.S. public schools have a school year of about 180 days, but when that year starts and ends varies substantially by region.
Americans generally regard India favorably, but many have never heard of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Women now make up 35% of workers in the United States’ 10 highest-paying occupations – up from 13% in 1980.
Catholics are one of the largest religious groups in the United States, outnumbering any single Protestant denomination.
About one-in-four Asian Americans (24%) consider themselves extremely or very informed about the history of Asian people in the United States.
Majorities of Buddhists in these countries also say it is appropriate for non-Buddhist tourists to participate in Buddhist practices.
About half of upper-income workers (51%) say they take off less time than offered, compared with 45% of middle-income workers and 41% of lower-income workers.
School has started in most of the United States. On average, K-12 public schools will be in session close to 180 days this year.
57% of Americans say they would prefer to live in a community where houses are larger and farther away from amenities — compared to 42% who say the opposite.
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