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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.
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Republicans, Democrats continue to differ sharply on voting access
Six-in-ten Americans say any U.S. voter should have the option to vote early or absentee without having to document a reason.
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More people view the U.S. positively than China across 35 surveyed countries
A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
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Most People in 35 Countries Say China Has a Large Impact on Their National Economy
Large majorities in nearly all 35 nations surveyed say China has a great deal or a fair amount of influence on their country’s economic conditions.
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In some countries, immigration accounted for all population growth between 2000 and 2020
In 14 countries and territories, immigration accounted for more than 100% of population growth during this period.
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How Pew Research Center Uses Its National Public Opinion Reference Survey (NPORS)
In 2020, Pew Research Center launched a new project called the National Public Opinion Reference Survey (NPORS). NPORS is an annual, cross-sectional survey of U.S. adults. Respondents can answer either by paper or online, and they are selected using address-based sampling from the United States Postal Service’s computerized delivery sequence file.
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National Public Opinion Reference Survey (NPORS)
NPORS is an annual survey of U.S. adults conducted by the Pew Research Center used to to produce benchmark estimates for several topics.
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What’s new with you? What Americans talk about with family and friends
Nearly seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say they talk to their close friends and family a lot about what’s happening with them.
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Americans are split over the state of the American dream
Americans ages 50 and older are more likely than younger adults to say the American dream is still possible.
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