2,694 respondents
Overall Response Distribution
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy (n=2694)
Paired term: 45.0%
Democracy: 55.0%
Perception (meant for me?) (n=2694)
Fully meant for me: 22.0%
Somewhat meant for me: 23.4%
Neutral: 31.0%
Somewhat meant for someone else: 8.6%
Fully meant for someone else: 3.5%
Unsure: 11.5%
Understanding (n=2694)
Definitely yes: 24.0%
Probably yes: 35.8%
Unsure: 24.2%
Probably no: 11.0%
Definitely no: 5.1%
Demographic Breakdowns
Gender
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Female
n=1560
Male
n=1123
Race/Ethnicity
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
American Indian, Indigenous or Native American, or Alaska Native
n=24
Asian
n=88
Black or African American
n=319
Hispanic, Latina, or Latino
n=146
Middle Eastern or North African
n=9
Multiracial
n=49
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
n=6
Not listed, please specify
n=8
White
n=2045
Hidden Tribes - Exhausted Majority
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Exhausted Majority
n=1724
Wings
n=970
Political Ideology
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Very conservative
n=373
Somewhat conservative
n=571
Moderate
n=923
Somewhat liberal
n=418
Very liberal
n=350
Education Level
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Some high school, but no degree
n=37
High school/GED graduate
n=546
Vocational or technical school
n=134
Some college, but no degree
n=563
Associate's or other two-year degree
n=65
Four-year college graduate (bachelor's degree)
n=875
Masters degree
n=342
Professional doctorate degree (MD, DO, JD, DMin, DMA)
n=56
PhD or Another Research Doctorate
n=34
Urban/Rural
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Urban
n=715
Suburban
n=1473
Rural
n=506
Religion
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agnostic
n=155
Atheist
n=122
Buddhist
n=20
Evangelical or born-again Christian
n=132
Hindu
n=7
Jewish
n=98
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
n=32
Muslim
n=24
Native or Indigenous religion/spirituality
n=12
None of the above
n=229
Orthodox Christian such as Greek or Roman Orthodox
n=22
Other, please specify
n=80
Protestant Christian, and part of a specific denomination (such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran or Episcopalian)
n=607
Protestant Christian, but not part of a specific denomination
n=279
Roman Catholic
n=616
Sikh
n=3
Spiritual (not religious)
n=256
Employment Status
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agriculture sector
n=21
Business/corporate/for-profit sector
n=509
Education sector
n=182
Healthcare sector
n=168
Homemaker/Not employed outside the home
n=159
Media/journalism sector
n=15
Nonprofit sector
n=54
Philanthropic sector
n=4
Public/government sector
n=129
Retired
n=867
Technology/science/engineering sector
n=209
Unemployed
n=261
2024 Presidential Vote Choice
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Donald Trump (the Republican candidate)
n=1130
Kamala Harris (the Democratic candidate)
n=1271
Another candidate
n=79
I did not vote
n=214
Hidden Tribes
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Progressive Activists
n=213
Traditional Liberals
n=453
Passive Liberals
n=284
Moderates
n=599
Disengaged
n=388
Traditional Conservatives
n=671
Devoted Conservatives
n=86
Census Region
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Midwest
n=508
Northeast
n=610
South
n=821
West
n=755
Age Group
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
18-24
n=114
25-34
n=276
35-44
n=481
45-54
n=427
55-64
n=516
65-74
n=510
75+
n=370
Generation
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Silent Generation
n=107
Baby Boomers
n=947
Gen X
n=717
Millennials
n=685
Gen Z
n=238
Party ID
Preference: Representative Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Democrat
n=911
Independent
n=462
Independent, leaning Democratic
n=216
Independent, leaning Republican
n=214
Republican
n=841