Americans rate their federal, state and local governments less positively than a few years ago
Americans view their state and local governments far more positively than the federal government in Washington.
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Americans view their state and local governments far more positively than the federal government in Washington.
Just 24% say the country’s problems could be better solved if presidents didn’t have to worry about Congress or the courts.
A majority of Americans say medication abortion should be legal, but there is a stark divide by age, religion and party affiliation.
The share of adults who say their side is losing more often than winning is up 15 percentage points since early 2020.
Three-quarters of Americans are familiar with the length of a Supreme Court appointment.
Seven-in-ten Americans say in vitro fertilization access is a good thing. Just 8% say it is a bad thing, and 22% are unsure.
When asked about the ideal age of a president, around half of Americans (49%) say they prefer someone in their 50s.
Seven-in-ten Americans say elected officials should avoid heated or aggressive language because it could encourage some people to take violent action.
26% of adults say having more political parties would make it easier to solve problems, while nearly as many (24%) say it would not.
More than nine-in-ten Americans (93%) say high school grades should be at least a minor factor in admissions decisions.
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