Democracy

Now a question about democracy. Below are some statements about democracy. Please indicate which one of the three statements comes closest to your own personal views about democracy.

  1. 0%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 80%
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  1. 2012
  3. 2014
  5. 2016
  7. 2018
  9. 2020
  11. 2022
  13. 2024

In 2020, this question was fielded in a separate Lowy Institute nationwide poll in November 2020: see 2021 Methodology for more information.
Indicates change in mode: see 2024 Methodology.

  • Democracy is preferable to any other kind of government
  • In some circumstances, a non-democratic government can be preferable
  • For someone like me, it doesn’t matter what kind of government we have
Total
All groups