Who likes authoritarianism, and how do they want to change their government?
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
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8. The presidency and presidential politics
Americans’ dissatisfaction with politics extends to their views of presidential campaigns, both present and past. Only about a third (35%) say they are satisfied with the people who will be running for president next year. Looking back at recent presidential campaigns, sizable majorities say they were not informative, too long and not focused on the […]
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2. Views of Trump administration, congressional leadership
Americans are split over what impact Donald Trump will have on the way the federal government works: About as many say he’ll improve it as say he’ll make it worse. And more Americans expect ethics and honesty in government to fall (rather than rise) with his administration. The public is also split – and divided […]
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1. The partisanship and ideology of American voters
The partisan identification of registered voters is now evenly split between the two major parties: 49% of registered voters are Democrats or lean to the Democratic Party, and a nearly identical share – 48% – are Republicans or lean to the Republican Party. The partisan balance has tightened in recent years following a clear edge […]
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3. Party affiliation
Partisanship is frequently criticized as a destructive force in U.S. politics, with some arguing it leads to polarization, gridlock, and possibly anti-democratic attitudes and actions. Even the framers of the Constitution warned about its potential for harm. At its base, partisanship is just the simple action of choosing sides – but it’s powerful. Identifying or […]
