Elections are free from foreign influence
Military leadership remains politically neutral and does not favor or support any political party or candidate
Universities, businesses, and professional organizations operate independently of government pressure
Government officials do not use public office for private gain
The judiciary is/The Supreme Court is/Lower courts are is able to effectively limit executive power
Officeholders do not use law enforcement to advance political agendas or intimidate political opponents
Important If this is absent, democracy is compromised
Not relevant This has no impact on democracy
Essential A country cannot be considered democratic without this
Beneficial This enhances democracy, but is not required for democracy
Information about the sources of campaign funding is available to the public
Government protects individuals' right to engage in peaceful protest
Law enforcement investigations of public officials or their associates are free from political influence or interference
Voter participation in elections is generally high
Yes, social consequences (for example, exclusion from social events) would be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
Yes, harassment (online or in-person) would be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
No, professional consequences (for example, losing job or promotion) would not be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
Yes, legal sanctions (for example, prosecution or fine) would be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
No, violence (the use of physical force to harm someone) would not be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
Elections are conducted, ballots counted, and winners determined without pervasive fraud or manipulation
All adult citizens enjoy the same legal and political rights
Government protects individuals' right to engage in unpopular speech or expression
Government officials are legally sanctioned for misconduct
Politicians who lose free and fair elections publicly concede defeat
Government statistics and data are produced by experts who are not influenced by political considerations
The legislature is able to effectively limit executive power
Law enforcement remains politically neutral and does not favor or support any political party or candidate
Public policy is not determined by large campaign contributions
To a very significant and disturbing degree
No, social consequences (for example, exclusion from social events) would not be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.
No, harassment (online or in-person) would not be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.
No, professional consequences (for example, losing job or promotion) would not be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.
No, legal sanctions (for example, prosecution or fine) would not be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.
No, violence (the use of physical force to harm someone) would not be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.
All adult citizens have equal opportunity to vote
Executive authority cannot be expanded beyond constitutional limits
The geographic boundaries of electoral districts do not systematically advantage any particular political party
Government does not interfere with journalists or news organizations
Government agencies are not used to monitor, attack, or punish political opponents
The law is enforced equally for all persons
No, harassment (online or in-person) would not be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
No, legal sanctions (for example, prosecution or fine) would not be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
Citizens have access to information about candidates that is relevant to how they would govern
No, social consequences (for example, exclusion from social events) would not be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
Government effectively prevents private actors from engaging in politically-motivated violence or intimidation
Officeholders do not use the military to advance political agendas or intimidate political opponents
The elected branches respect judicial independence
Political competition occurs without criticism of opponents' loyalty or patriotism
Elected officials seek compromise with political opponents
All votes have equal impact on election outcomes
Parties and candidates are not barred due to their political beliefs and ideologies
Even when there are disagreements about ideology or policy, political leaders generally share a common understanding of relevant facts
Yes, professional consequences (for example, losing job or promotion) would be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
High school diploma or the equivalent (GED)
Yes, social consequences (for example, exclusion from social events) would be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.
Yes, professional consequences (for example, losing job or promotion) would be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.
Yes, legal sanctions (for example, prosecution or fine) would be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.
Citizens can make their opinions heard in open debate about policies that are under consideration
Yes, violence (the use of physical force to harm someone) would be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.
Yes, violence (the use of physical force to harm someone) would be justified if a $item_22_Biden_target_text $item_22_Biden_action_text the federal government.
Yes, harassment (online or in-person) would be justified if a $item_22_Trump_target_text $item_22_Trump_action_text the federal government.