Some invisible text - President Trump temporarily turns over duties to Vice President Pence at least once.
Some invisible text - The RNC or DNC selects a replacement candidate for president before Election Day.
Some invisible text - The presidential election is decided by the House of Representatives.
Some invisible text - Millions of counterfeit ballots are mailed to Americans from a foreign country.
Some invisible text - Biden seeks to overturn an apparent defeat in the Electoral College after winning the popular vote.
Some invisible text - 5% or more of ballots cast by mail are rejected in one or more states.
Some invisible text - One or more state legislatures enact a bill that would overturn the statewide popular vote as an allocation mechanism for electors and/or stop the counting of ballots.
Some invisible text - One or more legal disputes over the election are decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Some invisible text - A conflict over Electoral College votes causes the appointment of an acting president under the terms of the Twentieth Amendment on January 20, 2021.
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Some invisible text - One or more states are unable to resolve an election dispute before the safe harbor deadline.
Some invisible text - One or more states send competing slates of electors to the Electoral College.
Some invisible text - One or more states switch from the winner-take-all format to district-by-district allocation of presidential electors.
Some invisible text - President Trump attempts to negotiate legal amnesty for himself and his family after the election.
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Some invisible text - President Trump deploys federal law enforcement or the military during voting or ballot counting.
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Some invisible text - President Trump attacks the "blue shift" toward Democrats as mail votes are counted, insisting that the initial totals on Election Night were correct.
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Some invisible text - Tens of thousands of voters are still in line when polls are scheduled to close in at least one state due to long lines and delays on Election Day.
Some invisible text - More than one thousand planned polling locations consolidate or shut down nationwide on Election Day due to poll worker shortages.
Some invisible text - One or both presidential candidates declare victory before the race has been called by the Associated Press.
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How important is it for you to live in a country that is governed democratically? On this scale where 1 means it is “not at all important” and 10 means “absolutely important,” what position would you choose?
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Wyoming
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Wisconsin
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - West Virigina
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Washington
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Viriginia
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Vermont
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Utah
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Texas
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Tennessee
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - South Dakota
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - South Carolina
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Rhode Island
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Pennsylvania
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Oregon
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Oklahoma
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Ohio
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - North Dakota
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - North Carolina
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - New York
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - New Mexico
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - New Jersey
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - New Hampshire
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Nevada
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Nebraska
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Montana
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Missouri
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Mississippi
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Minnesota
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Michigan
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Massachusetts
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Maryland
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Maine
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Louisiana
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Kentucky
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Kansas
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Iowa
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Indiana
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Illinois
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Idaho
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Hawaii
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Georgia
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Florida
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - District of Columbia
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Delaware
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Connecticut
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Colorado
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - California
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Arkansas
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Arizona
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Alaska
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1].      You selected [QID475-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) low-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Alabama
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Wyoming
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Wisconsin
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - West Virigina
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Washington
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Viriginia
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Vermont
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Utah
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Texas
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Tennessee
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - South Dakota
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - South Carolina
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Rhode Island
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Pennsylvania
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Oregon
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Oklahoma
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Ohio
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - North Dakota
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - North Carolina
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - New York
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - New Mexico
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - New Jersey
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - New Hampshire
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Nevada
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Nebraska
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Montana
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Missouri
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Mississippi
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Minnesota
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Michigan
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Massachusetts
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Maryland
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Maine
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Louisiana
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Kentucky
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Kansas
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Iowa
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Indiana
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Illinois
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Idaho
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Hawaii
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Georgia
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Florida
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Delaware
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Connecticut
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Colorado
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - California
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Arkansas
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Arizona
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Alaska
You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1] and [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as [QID302-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. You selected [QID472-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] as (a) high-performing state(s). Using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, rate the performance of democracy in each one. - Alabama
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Wyoming
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Wisconsin
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: West Virigina
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Washington
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Viriginia
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Vermont
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Utah
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Texas
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Tennessee
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: South Dakota
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: South Carolina
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Rhode Island
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Pennsylvania
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Oregon
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Oklahoma
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Ohio
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: North Dakota
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: North Carolina
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: New York
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: New Mexico
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: New Jersey
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: New Hampshire
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Nevada
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Nebraska
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Montana
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Missouri
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Mississippi
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Minnesota
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Michigan
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Massachusetts
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Maryland
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Maine
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Louisiana
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Kentucky
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Kansas
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Iowa
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Indiana
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Illinois
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Idaho
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Hawaii
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Georgia
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Florida
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Delaware
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Connecticut
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Colorado
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: California
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Arkansas
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Arizona
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Alaska
Next, still thinking about the performance of democracy at the state level, we'd like please name the states where, in your opinion, the quality of state-level democracy is highest and lowest. You can name up to two high-performing states and two low-performing states. Select the name of each state. Highest: Alabama
Now using the same 0 to 100 scale as previously, how would you rate the political system of [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices]? You rated the political system of the United States today as [QID520-ChoiceNumericEntryValue-1]. - [QID300-ChoiceGroup-SelectedChoices] today
Now we'd like to ask you a question about democracy in your state. In which state is the academic institution where you work located? This information will not be used to identify you.
On a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 is least democratic and 100 is most democratic, how would you rate the political system of the United States as of today? - United States today
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Incumbent politicians who lose elections publicly concede defeat.
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - The law is enforced equally for all persons.
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Government statistics and data are produced by experts who are not influenced by political considerations.
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Law enforcement investigations of public officials or their associates are free from political influence or interference
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Government protects individuals’ right to engage in peaceful protest
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Citizens have access to information about candidates that is relevant to how they would govern
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Elected officials seek compromise with political opponents
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Even when there are disagreements about ideology or policy, political leaders generally share a common understanding of relevant facts
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - The geographic boundaries of electoral districts do not systematically advantage any particular political party
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Citizens can make their opinions heard in open debate about policies that are under consideration
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Public policy is not determined by large campaign contributions
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Information about the sources of campaign funding is available to the public
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Voter participation in elections is generally high
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - The elected branches respect judicial independence
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - The judiciary is able to effectively limit executive power
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - The legislature is able to effectively limit executive power
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Executive authority cannot be expanded beyond constitutional limits
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Elections are conducted, ballots counted, and winners determined without pervasive fraud or manipulation
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - All votes have equal impact on election outcomes
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - All adult citizens have equal opportunity to vote
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Parties and candidates are not barred due to their political beliefs and ideologies
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Elections are free from foreign influence
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Political competition occurs without criticism of opponents’ loyalty or patriotism
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Government protects individuals’ right to engage in unpopular speech or expression
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Government effectively prevents private actors from engaging in politically-motivated violence or intimidation
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Government does not interfere with journalists or news organizations
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - All adult citizens enjoy the same legal and political rights
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Government agencies are not used to monitor, attack, or punish political opponents
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Government officials do not use public office for private gain
How well do the following statements describe the United States as of today? - Government officials are legally sanctioned for misconduct
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