When asked about the effectiveness of democracy in the United States, 46% offered a positive assessment of democracy in the U.S., while 38% gave it a negative rating, and 16% said it was neither good nor bad. YouGov provided data collection, and the institute will continue to conduct similar surveys twice yearly for three years. “But the poll shows that citizens are skeptical about the ability of our leaders and institutions to protect and sustain those principles.” Centennial Chair of State Government who helped lead the survey. “There is general agreement among Americans that the country’s founding principles remain correct and appropriate,” said Daron Shaw, Civitas Institute faculty fellow and the Frank C. The survey, conducted from April 24 to May 1, encompassed a wide range of questions about democracy, capitalism, First Amendment rights, political actors and institutions, and issue priorities. AUSTIN, Texas - The inaugural American Civic Life Survey conducted by the Civitas Institute at The University of Texas at Austin has revealed that many Americans are concerned about the state of democracy.
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