2,695 respondents
Overall Response Distribution
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy (n=2695)
Paired term: 24.4%
Democracy: 75.6%
Perception (meant for me?) (n=2695)
Fully meant for me: 12.6%
Somewhat meant for me: 14.5%
Neutral: 28.5%
Somewhat meant for someone else: 12.2%
Fully meant for someone else: 16.1%
Unsure: 16.1%
Understanding (n=2695)
Definitely yes: 18.0%
Probably yes: 28.8%
Unsure: 28.3%
Probably no: 15.8%
Definitely no: 9.1%
Demographic Breakdowns
Gender
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Female
n=1550
Male
n=1137
Race/Ethnicity
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
American Indian, Indigenous or Native American, or Alaska Native
n=26
Asian
n=78
Black or African American
n=310
Hispanic, Latina, or Latino
n=169
Middle Eastern or North African
n=5
Multiracial
n=53
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
n=4
Not listed, please specify
n=7
White
n=2043
Political Ideology
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Very conservative
n=381
Somewhat conservative
n=560
Moderate
n=932
Somewhat liberal
n=418
Very liberal
n=341
Education Level
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Some high school, but no degree
n=32
High school/GED graduate
n=544
Vocational or technical school
n=120
Some college, but no degree
n=578
Associate's or other two-year degree
n=46
Four-year college graduate (bachelor's degree)
n=873
Masters degree
n=364
Professional doctorate degree (MD, DO, JD, DMin, DMA)
n=58
PhD or Another Research Doctorate
n=40
Urban/Rural
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Urban
n=722
Suburban
n=1449
Rural
n=524
Age Group
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
18-24
n=108
25-34
n=278
35-44
n=487
45-54
n=414
55-64
n=509
65-74
n=505
75+
n=394
Religion
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agnostic
n=149
Atheist
n=119
Buddhist
n=20
Evangelical or born-again Christian
n=163
Hindu
n=7
Jewish
n=89
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
n=24
Muslim
n=26
Native or Indigenous religion/spirituality
n=13
None of the above
n=221
Orthodox Christian such as Greek or Roman Orthodox
n=26
Other, please specify
n=68
Protestant Christian, and part of a specific denomination (such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran or Episcopalian)
n=617
Protestant Christian, but not part of a specific denomination
n=267
Roman Catholic
n=632
Sikh
n=1
Spiritual (not religious)
n=253
Employment Status
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agriculture sector
n=16
Business/corporate/for-profit sector
n=528
Education sector
n=183
Healthcare sector
n=175
Homemaker/Not employed outside the home
n=159
Media/journalism sector
n=14
Nonprofit sector
n=49
Philanthropic sector
n=6
Public/government sector
n=125
Retired
n=869
Technology/science/engineering sector
n=180
Unemployed
n=255
2024 Presidential Vote Choice
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Donald Trump (the Republican candidate)
n=1140
Kamala Harris (the Democratic candidate)
n=1269
Another candidate
n=90
I did not vote
n=196
Hidden Tribes
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Progressive Activists
n=214
Traditional Liberals
n=451
Passive Liberals
n=289
Moderates
n=581
Disengaged
n=382
Traditional Conservatives
n=687
Devoted Conservatives
n=91
Hidden Tribes - Exhausted Majority
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Exhausted Majority
n=1703
Wings
n=992
Census Region
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Midwest
n=542
Northeast
n=575
South
n=798
West
n=780
Generation
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Silent Generation
n=119
Baby Boomers
n=971
Gen X
n=686
Millennials
n=687
Gen Z
n=232
Party ID
Preference: Federal Republic vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Democrat
n=904
Independent
n=458
Independent, leaning Democratic
n=224
Independent, leaning Republican
n=209
Republican
n=854