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Only 17 Globally Think Us Democracy Is A Good Example Pew Study

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only 17 globally think us democracy is a good example pew study

The publics surveyed are largely skeptical that democracy in the U.S., at least in its current form, is a good example for other countries to follow. A median of four-in-ten across the 34 nations polled believe democracy in the U.S. used to be a good example for other countries to follow but has not been in recent years. Roughly one-in-five say American democracy has never been a good example. A similar share say it is currently a good model for other countries. Around the world, adults in advanced economies are more skeptical of U.S.

democracy when compared with those in middle-income countries. In 16 of 17 high-income countries surveyed, the share of people who think American democracy used to be a good example is 40% or higher. By contrast, the share holding this opinion is under 40% in 13 of 17 middle-income countries surveyed. The current state of American democracy receives some of its highest ratings in the sub-Saharan African nations included in the study. Half or more in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria think U.S. democracy sets a good example for other countries.

A similar share of Israelis hold this opinion. On the other hand, in 18 of 34 countries surveyed, about a quarter or more of adults think that U.S. democracy has never been a good example to follow. Turkey stands out as the most critical of American democracy, with about half of adults (52%) holding this view. Nearly a year after voters showed Donald Trump the White House door, the global image of US democracy has not recovered From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.

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Nearly a year after Americans voted Donald Trump out of office, very few people living in a group of 17 western countries think the United States sets a good example when it comes to... FILE - French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and President Joe Biden toast during a state dinner, June 8, 2024 at the Elysee Palace, in Paris. A Pew survey of democracies around the world finds that views of the U.S. as a model for democracy are slipping and confidence in presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is on par with Russian President Vladmir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) FILE - President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 Summit in Hamburg, July 7, 2017.

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as a model for democracy are slipping and confidence in Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is on par with Russian President Vladmir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) President Joe Biden speaks during a Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

A time to reflect on what the republic means to us and look toward the future This video is hosted by YouTube. In order to view it, you must consent to the use of “Marketing Cookies” by updating your preferences in the Cookie Settings link below. View on YouTube Since 2008, the United Nations has dedicated Sept. 15 as the International Day of Democracy—a vital occasion to assess democracy's status across the globe.

Data suggests that Americans have become increasingly distrustful and dissatisfied with our republic. A 2024 global attitudes survey from Pew Research Center found that 72% of Americans believe the U.S. used to be a good example of democracy but isn’t anymore. A healthy democracy is where the voices and interests of the people are known, understood, and respected. A robust democracy nurtures debate and compromise in pursuit of public policy solutions. Building trust—and strengthening democracy—begins with gathering facts that can provide a common language for people to discuss their differences, allowing a diversity of voices and viewpoints to be heard.

Ahead of the November presidential election, just 19% of Americans say democracy in the United States is a good example for other countries to follow, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in... The most common view – held by 72% of Americans – is that democracy in the U.S. used to be a good example, but has not been in recent years. Another 8% of Americans say U.S. democracy has never been a good example for other countries to follow. Americans are much more likely than people in other countries to say U.S.

democracy used to be a good example. A median of 40% of adults across 34 other countries surveyed in 2024 take this view. This Pew Research Center analysis examines views of American democracy among people in the United States and in 34 other countries we surveyed this year. For non-U.S. data, this analysis draws on nationally representative surveys of 40,566 adults conducted from Jan. 5 to May 21, 2024.

All surveys were conducted over the phone with adults in Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Surveys were conducted face-to-face in Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ghana, Hungary, India, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia and Turkey. In Australia, we used a mixed-mode probability-based online panel. People across the 24 countries surveyed are divided in their ratings of the U.S. on a number of measures: In many – but not all – of the nations surveyed, views of the U.S.

have become more negative since the last time we asked. Roughly half of adults across the countries surveyed view the U.S. favorably. The U.S. receives its most favorable rating from Israel, where 83% see it positively. Majorities also view the U.S.

favorably in Brazil, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, Poland and South Korea. The U.S. receives its least positive assessment in Sweden, where 79% have a negative opinion of the country. More than six-in-ten adults view the U.S. negatively in neighboring Canada and Mexico, as do majorities in Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Turkey.

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