Poll: Americans see rule of law declining in U.S.
Summary
A survey of over 23,000 Americans shows that most people think the rule of law in the U.S. is weaker now than in 2016, when President Donald Trump was first elected. Many respondents also expressed low trust in political leaders being held accountable and showed concern about the state of democracy.Key Facts
- 78% of Americans agree that government officials must always follow laws and the Constitution.
- Only 28% trust that political leaders will be held accountable if they break the law.
- 56% say the rule of law is weaker now than in 2016; just 14% say it is stronger.
- Older Republicans (age 65+) have become more skeptical of election officials, with 42% suspecting improper actions when results are surprising.
- The top suggested way to improve democracy is voting out current office holders (17%).
- 27% of people get involved in causes because they feel important rights or freedoms are under threat.
- Two-thirds of Americans still say democracy is the best form of government, but many feel it is doing poorly, especially Republican voters.
- People tend to have more confidence in democracy at the local level than at the national level.
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