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All in all, how well or badly do you think the system of democracy in America works these days? PLEASE CHECK OnE BOX ONLY.
How well the American democratic system works · Asked in 1 wave, 1996 · 1,332 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | It works well and needs no changes | It works well but needs some changes | Needs a lot of changes | Needs to be completely changed | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 5% | 67% | 24% | 5% | 1332 | ±3 | |
| Urban | 6% | 64% | 24% | 6% | 455 | ±5 | |
| Suburban |
General Social Survey 1996 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1996 | 1996-02-01 to 1996-05-25 | face to face | 2,904 | 1,332 |
| 4% |
| 70% |
| 23% |
| 4% |
| 564 |
| ±5 |
| Rural | 5% | 64% | 27% | 3% | 313 | ±6 |