Political Ideals & Systems

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short readsAug 9, 2024

Americans’ views of offensive speech aren’t necessarily clear-cut

About six-in-ten U.S. adults (62%) say that “people being too easily offended by things others say” is a major problem in the country today.
short readsJul 10, 2024

72% of Americans say the U.S. used to be a good example of democracy, but isn’t anymore

A median of 40% of adults across 34 other countries surveyed in 2024 say U.S. democracy used to be a good example for other countries to follow.
short readsJun 20, 2024

In the UK, dissatisfaction with economy, democracy is widespread ahead of election

None of the four major British political parties we asked about in our survey receive net positive ratings from the British public.
short readsJun 18, 2024

Satisfaction with democracy has declined in recent years in high-income nations

Many worldwide are dissatisfied with how democracy is working. In several high-income democracies, dissatisfaction has been on the rise since 2021.
short readsApr 30, 2024

More than 80% of Americans believe elected officials don’t care what people like them think

More than 80% of Americans believe elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
short readsMar 19, 2024

Support for democracy is strong in Hong Kong and Taiwan

More than eight-in-ten adults in Hong Kong and Taiwan say democracy is a good way to govern.
featureMar 13, 2024

How People in 24 Countries Think Democracy Can Improve

We asked over 30,000 people what would help democracy work better in their country. Key themes in their responses were addressing basic needs and improving or rebuilding the political system.
reportMar 13, 2024

What Can Improve Democracy?

Amid growing discontent with the state of democracy globally, we asked over 30,000 people what changes would make their democracy work better.
short readsFeb 28, 2024

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.
reportFeb 28, 2024

Representative Democracy Remains a Popular Ideal, but People Around the World Are Critical of How It’s Working

A 24-country survey finds a median of 59% are dissatisfied with how their democracy is functioning, and 74% think elected officials don’t care what people like them think.

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Americans’ views of offensive speech aren’t necessarily clear-cut

72% of Americans say the U.S. used to be a good example of democracy, but isn’t anymore

In the UK, dissatisfaction with economy, democracy is widespread ahead of election

Satisfaction with democracy has declined in recent years in high-income nations

More than 80% of Americans believe elected officials don’t care what people like them think

Support for democracy is strong in Hong Kong and Taiwan

How People in 24 Countries Think Democracy Can Improve

What Can Improve Democracy?

Who likes authoritarianism, and how do they want to change their government?

Representative Democracy Remains a Popular Ideal, but People Around the World Are Critical of How It’s Working

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