Global Public Opinion in an Era of Democratic Anxiety
Dec 7, 2021 · Our international surveys reveal four key insights into how citizens think about democratic governance: For many, democracy is not delivering; people like democracy, but their commitment to it is often not very strong; political and social divisions are amplifying the challenges of contemporary democracy; and people want …
Biggest problems and greatest strengths of the US political system ...
Sep 19, 2023 · Smaller but substantial shares of adults name the media and political discourse (9%), the influence of money in politics (7%), government’s perceived failures (6%), specific policy areas and issues (6%) or problems with elections and voting (4%) as the biggest problem with the political system today.
America is exceptional in the nature of its political divide
Nov 13, 2020 · But the 2020 pandemic has revealed how pervasive the divide in American politics is relative to other nations. Over the summer, 76% of Republicans (including independents who lean to the party) felt the U.S. had done a good job dealing with the coronavirus outbreak , compared with just 29% of those who do not identify with the Republican Party.
Among Top US Problems: Inflation, Health Costs, Partisan …
Jun 21, 2023 · Democrats hold the edge on many issues, but more Americans agree with Republicans on the economy, crime and immigration. Inflation remains the top concern for Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, with 77% saying it is a very big problem. For Democrats and Democratic leaners, gun violence is the top concern, with about 81% saying it is a very big problem.
The Public, the Political System and American Democracy
Apr 26, 2018 · An overwhelming majority (77%) supports limits on the amount of money individuals and organizations can spend on political campaigns and issues. And nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) say new laws could be effective in reducing the role of money in politics. Varying views of obligations of good citizenship.
Political Issues - Research and data from Pew Research Center
Oct 1, 2024 · About half of workers (52%) now say focusing on increasing DEI at work is mainly a good thing, down from 56% in February 2023. While 84% of Americans and 74% of Germans perceived U.S.-German relations as good, their views differed on some international issues. In the year since Hamas attacked Israel ...
People think technology impacts politics positively and negatively ...
May 13, 2019 · In most countries, larger shares say the internet has had a good impact on politics than say the same about issues such as children or morality. But notably smaller shares say the internet has had a good impact on politics than say this about its effect on issues such as education, the economy or local culture (for more, see the first report in ...
10 facts about religion and government in the United States
Jul 5, 2022 · The Johnson Amendment limits political activity by religious organizations, and most Americans (70%) want churches and other houses of worship to stay out of politics, according to a 2021 analysis.
Americans' Views on Religion in Society, Politics - Pew Research …
Nov 15, 2019 · Americans Have Positive Views About Religion’s Role in Society, but Want It Out of Politics; 1. Many in U.S. see religious organizations as forces for good, but prefer them to stay out of politics; 2. Most congregants trust clergy to give advice about religious issues, fewer trust clergy on personal matters; 3.
More Americans now see news media gaining influence than in …
May 17, 2021 · Americans’ views about the influence of the media in the country have shifted dramatically over the course of a year in which there was much discussion about the news media’s role during the election and post-election coverage, the COVID-19 pandemic and protests about racial justice.