2,694 respondents
Overall Response Distribution
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy (n=2694)
Paired term: 38.9%
Democracy: 61.1%
Perception (meant for me?) (n=2694)
Fully meant for me: 16.2%
Somewhat meant for me: 22.3%
Neutral: 32.1%
Somewhat meant for someone else: 7.9%
Fully meant for someone else: 4.1%
Unsure: 17.4%
Understanding (n=2694)
Definitely yes: 15.2%
Probably yes: 31.1%
Unsure: 29.5%
Probably no: 16.5%
Definitely no: 7.7%
Demographic Breakdowns
Gender
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Female
n=1541
Male
n=1142
Race/Ethnicity
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
American Indian, Indigenous or Native American, or Alaska Native
n=33
Asian
n=92
Black or African American
n=293
Hispanic, Latina, or Latino
n=171
Middle Eastern or North African
n=6
Multiracial
n=42
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
n=3
Not listed, please specify
n=3
White
n=2051
Political Ideology
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Very conservative
n=365
Somewhat conservative
n=573
Moderate
n=936
Somewhat liberal
n=415
Very liberal
n=360
Education Level
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Some high school, but no degree
n=38
High school/GED graduate
n=557
Vocational or technical school
n=115
Some college, but no degree
n=557
Associate's or other two-year degree
n=58
Four-year college graduate (bachelor's degree)
n=861
Masters degree
n=376
Professional doctorate degree (MD, DO, JD, DMin, DMA)
n=55
PhD or Another Research Doctorate
n=44
Urban/Rural
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Urban
n=701
Suburban
n=1470
Rural
n=523
Religion
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agnostic
n=148
Atheist
n=141
Buddhist
n=15
Evangelical or born-again Christian
n=145
Hindu
n=8
Jewish
n=93
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
n=24
Muslim
n=26
Native or Indigenous religion/spirituality
n=11
None of the above
n=227
Orthodox Christian such as Greek or Roman Orthodox
n=22
Other, please specify
n=66
Protestant Christian, and part of a specific denomination (such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran or Episcopalian)
n=610
Protestant Christian, but not part of a specific denomination
n=275
Roman Catholic
n=644
Sikh
n=1
Spiritual (not religious)
n=238
Employment Status
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agriculture sector
n=22
Business/corporate/for-profit sector
n=495
Education sector
n=184
Healthcare sector
n=195
Homemaker/Not employed outside the home
n=170
Media/journalism sector
n=12
Nonprofit sector
n=50
Philanthropic sector
n=3
Public/government sector
n=125
Retired
n=886
Technology/science/engineering sector
n=189
Unemployed
n=247
2024 Presidential Vote Choice
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Donald Trump (the Republican candidate)
n=1144
Kamala Harris (the Democratic candidate)
n=1270
Another candidate
n=89
I did not vote
n=191
Hidden Tribes
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Progressive Activists
n=232
Traditional Liberals
n=463
Passive Liberals
n=276
Moderates
n=562
Disengaged
n=365
Traditional Conservatives
n=713
Devoted Conservatives
n=83
Hidden Tribes - Exhausted Majority
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Exhausted Majority
n=1666
Wings
n=1028
Census Region
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Midwest
n=519
Northeast
n=598
South
n=820
West
n=757
Age Group
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
18-24
n=113
25-34
n=295
35-44
n=431
45-54
n=417
55-64
n=543
65-74
n=504
75+
n=391
Generation
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Silent Generation
n=109
Baby Boomers
n=975
Gen X
n=724
Millennials
n=638
Gen Z
n=248
Party ID
Preference: Responsive Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Democrat
n=896
Independent
n=475
Independent, leaning Democratic
n=208
Independent, leaning Republican
n=211
Republican
n=856