Most believe the U.S. is no longer a good model of democracy

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October 29, 2021

What People Around the World Like – and Dislike – About American Society and Politics

Most believe the U.S. is no longer a good model of democracy

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What People Around the World Like – and Dislike – About American Society and Politics
American tech, entertainment and military seen in high regard; few see the U.S. health care system as above average compared with other developed nations
U.S. gets high marks for its technological achievements, entertainment products and military, but low marks for health care system
Discrimination in U.S. seen as a more serious problem by those on the left
Most believe the U.S. is no longer a good model of democracy
Young people are more likely to embrace American entertainment
In Europe and Canada, a sharp rise in the share saying the U.S. government respects its people’s individual liberties
Many recognize American technological achievements as above average
Majorities praise American entertainment products
Most describe the American military as above average or the best among developed nationsPG_2021.11.01_soft-power_0-09
Most describe America’s universities as above average
Majorities in most advanced economies see America’s health care system as below average
American universities seen more positively among young people in some advanced economies
More-educated people tend to rate American technological achievements more highlyPG_2021.11.01_soft-power_0-14
Majorities in most places think the U.S. government protects Americans’ personal freedomsPG_2021.11.01_soft-power_0-15
Widespread belief that discrimination is a serious issue in the U.S.
Biden gets much higher ratings than Trump, and U.S. favorability is up significantly
Biden’s international policies positively rated

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