A recent poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that fewer Americans believe democracy is central to the identity of the United States as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The poll found that 66 percent of respondents consider 'a democratically elected government' to be either 'extremely important' or 'very important' to the nation's identity.
Poll Indicates Decline in Americans' View of Democracy as Central to National Identity
A new poll shows a decrease in the number of Americans who view democracy as a key aspect of U.S. identity. According to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 66 percent of respondents regard a democratically elected government as important.
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Fewer Americans in new poll say democracy central to US identity
Poll Indicates Decline in Americans' View of Democracy as Central to National Identity