Our timely new U.S. report provides crucial insights into eroding trust as the 2024 election nears. Citizen concerns about fair elections are widespread, and trust in the courts that may get involved is falling and polarized.
But the report does more than reveal challenges to U.S. institutions and democracy. It shows remarkable, bipartisan unity on core rule of law values.
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- An overwhelming 96% of Americans believe the rule of law is vital for the nation's future.
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- However, most Americans now describe the U.S. rule of law in negative terms.
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- Trust in government accountability has fallen dramatically in the last decade.
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- A staggering one-third of Americans indicate they will reject presidential election results if their preferred candidate loses.
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- Nonetheless, strong majorities of Americans continue to believe the President and all citizens must always obey the law—no matter who is in office.
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The report's findings have far-reaching implications for rebuilding trust in American democracy—at home, and around the world.
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However, amidst these challenges, there is a silver lining. The vast majority of Americans still cherish rule of law values, providing hope for the future and a foundation upon which to rebuild trust.
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To address challenges to U.S. rule of law and democracy, we encourage you to:
- Download the full report for a data-driven understanding of the current landscape.
- Utilize our Rule of Law Scorecard to evaluate candidates objectively.
- Share the new findings with your networks to spark crucial conversations about the state of U.S. rule of law and democratic institutions.
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Will you help us continue to grow our impact?
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