2,687 respondents
Overall Response Distribution
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy (n=2687)
Paired term: 34.1%
Democracy: 65.9%
Perception (meant for me?) (n=2687)
Fully meant for me: 19.4%
Somewhat meant for me: 19.0%
Neutral: 28.3%
Somewhat meant for someone else: 9.3%
Fully meant for someone else: 10.1%
Unsure: 13.9%
Understanding (n=2687)
Definitely yes: 22.2%
Probably yes: 32.9%
Unsure: 24.0%
Probably no: 13.4%
Definitely no: 7.5%
Demographic Breakdowns
Gender
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Female
n=1555
Male
n=1117
Race/Ethnicity
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
American Indian, Indigenous or Native American, or Alaska Native
n=23
Asian
n=89
Black or African American
n=301
Hispanic, Latina, or Latino
n=170
Middle Eastern or North African
n=5
Multiracial
n=44
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
n=5
Not listed, please specify
n=9
White
n=2041
Political Ideology
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Very conservative
n=380
Somewhat conservative
n=543
Moderate
n=956
Somewhat liberal
n=395
Very liberal
n=354
Education Level
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Some high school, but no degree
n=30
High school/GED graduate
n=579
Vocational or technical school
n=103
Some college, but no degree
n=582
Associate's or other two-year degree
n=51
Four-year college graduate (bachelor's degree)
n=868
Masters degree
n=348
Professional doctorate degree (MD, DO, JD, DMin, DMA)
n=56
PhD or Another Research Doctorate
n=35
Urban/Rural
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Urban
n=728
Suburban
n=1438
Rural
n=521
Religion
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agnostic
n=160
Atheist
n=135
Buddhist
n=16
Evangelical or born-again Christian
n=139
Hindu
n=6
Jewish
n=103
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
n=31
Muslim
n=26
Native or Indigenous religion/spirituality
n=11
None of the above
n=239
Orthodox Christian such as Greek or Roman Orthodox
n=19
Other, please specify
n=86
Protestant Christian, and part of a specific denomination (such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran or Episcopalian)
n=578
Protestant Christian, but not part of a specific denomination
n=271
Roman Catholic
n=621
Sikh
n=2
Spiritual (not religious)
n=244
Employment Status
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agriculture sector
n=22
Business/corporate/for-profit sector
n=502
Education sector
n=187
Healthcare sector
n=188
Homemaker/Not employed outside the home
n=184
Media/journalism sector
n=11
Nonprofit sector
n=46
Philanthropic sector
n=1
Public/government sector
n=126
Retired
n=864
Technology/science/engineering sector
n=177
Unemployed
n=253
2024 Presidential Vote Choice
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Donald Trump (the Republican candidate)
n=1121
Kamala Harris (the Democratic candidate)
n=1286
Another candidate
n=94
I did not vote
n=186
Hidden Tribes
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Progressive Activists
n=226
Traditional Liberals
n=459
Passive Liberals
n=296
Moderates
n=557
Disengaged
n=377
Traditional Conservatives
n=687
Devoted Conservatives
n=85
Hidden Tribes - Exhausted Majority
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Exhausted Majority
n=1689
Wings
n=998
Census Region
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Midwest
n=527
Northeast
n=587
South
n=829
West
n=744
Age Group
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
18-24
n=109
25-34
n=269
35-44
n=475
45-54
n=451
55-64
n=467
65-74
n=541
75+
n=375
Generation
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Silent Generation
n=116
Baby Boomers
n=954
Gen X
n=712
Millennials
n=683
Gen Z
n=222
Party ID
Preference: Constitutional Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Democrat
n=921
Independent
n=467
Independent, leaning Democratic
n=214
Independent, leaning Republican
n=185
Republican
n=850