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US Democracy Poll Shows Widespread Dissatisfaction

Updated 2026-06-04 19:50 UTC 1 source Negative

A new Quinnipiac University poll found that 57 percent of Americans believe the system of democracy in the United States is not functioning properly. The results reflect growing public skepticism about the effectiveness of democratic institutions.

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The Hill
Over half of Americans say that the system of democracy is not working in their country, according to a new poll. In the Quinnipiac University poll, 57 percent of respondents said they believe “the system of democracy in the United States” isn’t functioning, while 37 percent said they believe it is.
2026-06-04 19:43 UTC
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