Western Democracy, 1940+ Survey Statistics at Survelum Public Data Bank

Data collected: 118 survey responses
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Your Background

What is your gender?

FemaleData Graph (31; 26%)What is your gender? - Stats Chart
MaleData Graph (50; 42%)
Not CheckedData Graph (37; 31%)

What is your age?

under 16Data Graph (39; 33%)What is your age? - Stats Chart
16-20Data Graph (51; 43%)
21-25Data Graph (20; 17%)
26-30Data Graph (2; 2%)
31-35Data Graph (0; 0%)
36-40Data Graph (2; 2%)
41-45Data Graph (1; 1%)
46-50Data Graph (2; 2%)
51-55Data Graph (1; 1%)
56-60Data Graph (0; 0%)
61-65Data Graph (0; 0%)
66+Data Graph (0; 0%)

What is your highest, completed educational level?

Elementary schoolData Graph (38; 32%)What is your highest, completed educational level? - Stats Chart
High school or GEDData Graph (51; 43%)
Home educationData Graph (0; 0%)
College, two yearsData Graph (15; 13%)
College, four yearsData Graph (11; 9%)
MastersData Graph (3; 3%)
Ph.D.Data Graph (0; 0%)

Are you a citizen of the United States?

YesData Graph (75; 64%)Are you a citizen of the United States? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (5; 4%)
Not CheckedData Graph (38; 32%)

If "No" to question #4, then please specify.

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What is your social class?

Rulling classData Graph (37; 31%)What is your social class? - Stats Chart
Upper classData Graph (0; 0%)
Upper middle classData Graph (20; 17%)
Middle classData Graph (38; 32%)
Lower middle classData Graph (10; 8%)
Working classData Graph (10; 8%)
Lower classData Graph (1; 1%)
Welfare classData Graph (0; 0%)
OtherData Graph (2; 2%)

What is your political or ideological identity?

AnarchistData Graph (38; 32%)What is your political or ideological identity? - Stats Chart
CommunistData Graph (0; 0%)
ConservativeData Graph (4; 3%)
DemocratData Graph (30; 25%)
FascistData Graph (0; 0%)
GreenData Graph (0; 0%)
LiberalData Graph (9; 8%)
ModerateData Graph (3; 3%)
Neo-conservativeData Graph (1; 1%)
RepublicanData Graph (13; 11%)
SocialistData Graph (1; 1%)
OtherData Graph (5; 4%)
NoneData Graph (14; 12%)

Have you been active in a political club or with a political party in the last ten years?

YesData Graph (4; 3%)Have you been active in a political club or with a political party in the last ten years? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (76; 64%)
Not CheckedData Graph (38; 32%)

If "Yes" to question #8, then specify examples of your activism, e.g. "environmental causes."

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Do you like to study history?

YesData Graph (47; 40%)Do you like to study history? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (7; 6%)
SometimesData Graph (26; 22%)
Not CheckedData Graph (38; 32%)

Are or were you a history major or minor in college?

Yes, a history majorData Graph (14; 12%)Are or were you a history major or minor in college? - Stats Chart
Yes, a history minorData Graph (5; 4%)
NoData Graph (61; 52%)
Not CheckedData Graph (38; 32%)

Your Thoughts on History

Do you think history repeats itself?

YesData Graph (53; 45%)Do you think history repeats itself? - Stats Chart
NoData Graph (8; 7%)
DependsData Graph (15; 13%)
Not CheckedData Graph (42; 36%)

If "Depends" to question #1, then please specify.

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The more people study history, the less likely they will repeat mistakes.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (51; 43%)The more people study history, the less likely they will repeat mistakes. - Stats Chart
DisgreeData Graph (16; 14%)
NeutralData Graph (14; 12%)
AgreeData Graph (24; 20%)
Strongly agreeData Graph (9; 8%)
Not CheckedData Graph (4; 3%)

The winners always write or rewrite history.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (46; 39%)The winners always write or rewrite history. - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (19; 16%)
NeutralData Graph (21; 18%)
AgreeData Graph (24; 20%)
Strongly agreeData Graph (4; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (4; 3%)

What is your "philosophy" of history?

Class struggleData Graph (48; 41%)What is your "philosophy" of history? - Stats Chart
Economic determinismData Graph (5; 4%)
God guides peopleData Graph (8; 7%)
Great Man or Great Woman of historyData Graph (1; 1%)
Historical materialismData Graph (2; 2%)
History moving toward an undetermined goalData Graph (13; 11%)
MaterialismData Graph (4; 3%)
Nationalist or racial conflictData Graph (7; 6%)
SpiritualismData Graph (1; 1%)
Uneven historical developmentData Graph (4; 3%)
OtherData Graph (4; 3%)
NoneData Graph (17; 14%)
Not CheckedData Graph (4; 3%)

If "Other" to question #5, then please specify.

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Which forms of evidence do you generally trust for historical analysis?

DiariesData Graph (34; 29%)Which forms of evidence do you generally trust for historical analysis? - Stats Chart
Government documentsData Graph (39; 33%)
MemoirsData Graph (31; 26%)
MoviesData Graph (8; 7%)
NewspapersData Graph (33; 28%)
Paintings or drawingsData Graph (22; 19%)
PhotographsData Graph (44; 37%)
SermonsData Graph (11; 9%)
SpeechesData Graph (34; 29%)
StatuesData Graph (15; 13%)
All of the aboveData Graph (12; 10%)
None of the aboveData Graph (5; 4%)
OtherData Graph (1; 1%)
Not sureData Graph (5; 4%)
Not CheckedData Graph (4; 3%)

If "None of the above" or "Other" to question #7, then please specify.

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People are essentially good, though corrupted by fear & power.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (41; 35%)People are essentially good, though corrupted by fear & power. - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (12; 10%)
NeutralData Graph (23; 19%)
AgreeData Graph (31; 26%)
Strongly agreeData Graph (7; 6%)
Not CheckedData Graph (4; 3%)

People do evil because of their material or environmental conditions, not because of inherent or moral deficiencies.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (46; 39%)People do evil because of their material or environmental conditions, not because of inherent or mor - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (24; 20%)
NeutralData Graph (18; 15%)
AgreeData Graph (26; 22%)
Not CheckedData Graph (4; 3%)

Politics & History

Middle & low income Americans exert much influence on government domestic & foreign policies.

Strongly agreeData Graph (34; 29%)Middle & low income Americans exert much influence on government domestic & foreign policies. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (5; 4%)
NeutralData Graph (18; 15%)
DisagreeData Graph (25; 21%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (15; 13%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

American industrialists, bankers, capitalists, & other economic leaders exert much influence on government domestic & foreign policy.

Strongly agreeData Graph (63; 53%)American industrialists, bankers, capitalists, & other economic leaders exert much influence on gove - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (24; 20%)
NeutralData Graph (8; 7%)
DisagreeData Graph (1; 1%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (1; 1%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

If you have comments to question #1 or question #2, then please specify.

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Some American ethnic groups exert more influence than other ethnic groups on government policy.

Strongly agreeData Graph (52; 44%)Some American ethnic groups exert more influence than other ethnic groups on government policy. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (36; 31%)
NeutralData Graph (7; 6%)
DisagreeData Graph (1; 1%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (1; 1%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

Specify which American ethnic group(s) exert much influence on government policy?

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American government policies are generally favorable to capitalism

Strongly agreeData Graph (49; 42%)American government policies are generally favorable to capitalism - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (31; 26%)
NeutralData Graph (14; 12%)
DisagreeData Graph (2; 2%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (1; 1%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

The United States must remain a military superpower for the forseeable future.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (40; 34%)The United States must remain a military superpower for the forseeable future. - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (7; 6%)
NeutralData Graph (7; 6%)
AgreeData Graph (29; 25%)
Strongly agreeData Graph (14; 12%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

Which is your ideal democracy?

Christian democracyData Graph (36; 31%)Which is your ideal democracy? - Stats Chart
Grassroots democracyData Graph (2; 2%)
People's democracyData Graph (15; 13%)
Representative democracyData Graph (26; 22%)
Rule of all the people within a nationData Graph (1; 1%)
Rule of all citizens of a nationData Graph (3; 3%)
Social democracyData Graph (4; 3%)
Workers' democracyData Graph (1; 1%)
None of the aboveData Graph (6; 5%)
OtherData Graph (3; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

The vote is a vital, core feature of a democracy.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (44; 37%)The vote is a vital, core feature of a democracy. - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (4; 3%)
NeutralData Graph (7; 6%)
AgreeData Graph (42; 36%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

In 2000, American democracy was damaged when five Supreme Court justices decided the election.

Strongly AgreeData Graph (46; 39%)In 2000, American democracy was damaged when five Supreme Court justices decided the election. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (17; 14%)
NeutralData Graph (17; 14%)
DisagreeData Graph (13; 11%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (4; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

In your opinion, how long has the United States been a democracy?

Less than 10 yearsData Graph (33; 28%)In your opinion, how long has the United States been a democracy? - Stats Chart
Between 11 and 50 yearsData Graph (15; 13%)
Between 51 and 100 yearsData Graph (12; 10%)
Between 101 and 150 yearsData Graph (5; 4%)
Since 1776Data Graph (20; 17%)
Never.Data Graph (12; 10%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

The United States has been the best example of Western democracy.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (35; 30%)The United States has been the best example of Western democracy. - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (12; 10%)
NeutralData Graph (19; 16%)
AgreeData Graph (23; 19%)
Strongly agreeData Graph (8; 7%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

The United States must "export" democracy.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (42; 36%)The United States must "export" democracy. - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (19; 16%)
NeutralData Graph (20; 17%)
AgreeData Graph (14; 12%)
Strongly agreeData Graph (2; 2%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

The United States must "export" democracy in order to stop or prevent future terrorism or authoritarian & totalitarian governments?

Strongly disagreeData Graph (48; 41%)The United States must "export" democracy in order to stop or prevent future terrorism or authoritar - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (23; 19%)
NeutralData Graph (12; 10%)
AgreeData Graph (14; 12%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

Unilateral action by the United States in foreign affairs shows anti-democratic tendencies.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (36; 31%)Unilateral action by the United States in foreign affairs shows anti-democratic tendencies. - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (12; 10%)
NeutralData Graph (25; 21%)
AgreeData Graph (24; 20%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

For future world peace, the United States must intervene in nations with authoritarian or totalitarian governments.

Strongly agreeData Graph (36; 31%)For future world peace, the United States must intervene in nations with authoritarian or totalitari - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (11; 9%)
NeutralData Graph (23; 19%)
DisagreeData Graph (24; 20%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (3; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

A nation can have a limited democracy and still be considered a democracy.

Strongly agreeData Graph (39; 33%)A nation can have a limited democracy and still be considered a democracy. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (30; 25%)
NeutralData Graph (14; 12%)
DisagreeData Graph (9; 8%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (5; 4%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

Democracy is a sham or an illusion.

Strongly agreeData Graph (39; 33%)Democracy is a sham or an illusion. - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (3; 3%)
NeutralData Graph (14; 12%)
DisgreeData Graph (28; 24%)
Strong DisagreeData Graph (13; 11%)
Not CheckedData Graph (21; 18%)

Europe, USA, & Democracy

A nation, e.g. pre-1980s Great Britain, can still be a democracy even if its government own companies.

Strongly agreeData Graph (16; 14%)A nation, e.g. pre-1980s Great Britain, can still be a democracy even if its government own companie - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (28; 24%)
NeutralData Graph (19; 16%)
DisagreeData Graph (12; 10%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (3; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (40; 34%)

France & other European nations are more democratic than the United States partly because they have more labor protection & pro-family laws than the USA.

Strongly disagreeData Graph (22; 19%)France & other European nations are more democratic than the United States partly because they have - Stats Chart
DisagreeData Graph (27; 23%)
NeutralData Graph (18; 15%)
AgreeData Graph (11; 9%)
Not CheckedData Graph (40; 34%)

A nation that is a democratic republic, e.g. Switzerland, with one or more national languages can exist without language-related political turmoil.

Strongly agreeData Graph (22; 19%)A nation that is a democratic republic, e.g. Switzerland, with one or more national languages can ex - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (30; 25%)
NeutralData Graph (19; 16%)
DisagreeData Graph (6; 5%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (1; 1%)
Not CheckedData Graph (40; 34%)

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Democracies in Europe prove to Americans that a large military establishment & budget are not necessary.

Strongly agreeData Graph (21; 18%)Democracies in Europe prove to Americans that a large military establishment & budget are not necess - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (10; 8%)
NeutralData Graph (17; 14%)
DisagreeData Graph (22; 19%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (8; 7%)
Not CheckedData Graph (40; 34%)

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Most Europeans' disagreement with US action in Iraq is not anti-American people, just anti-US government.

Strongly agreeData Graph (31; 26%)Most Europeans` disagreement with US action in Iraq is not anti-American people, just anti-US govern - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (17; 14%)
NeutralData Graph (10; 8%)
DisagreeData Graph (16; 14%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (4; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (40; 34%)

Western & northern European democracies prove to Americans that high taxes do benefit the good of society.

Strongly agreeData Graph (21; 18%)Western & northern European democracies prove to Americans that high taxes do benefit the good of so - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (14; 12%)
NeutralData Graph (22; 19%)
DisagreeData Graph (17; 14%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (4; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (40; 34%)

European democracies with multiple political parties in national legislatures are politically healthier than democracy in the USA.

Strongly agreeData Graph (25; 21%)European democracies with multiple political parties in national legislatures are politically health - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (14; 12%)
NeutralData Graph (30; 25%)
DisagreeData Graph (6; 5%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (3; 3%)
Not CheckedData Graph (40; 34%)

European democracies that have been led by woman heads of state indicate a healthier democracy than the one in the USA which has not yet elected a woman president.

Strongly agreeData Graph (22; 19%)European democracies that have been led by woman heads of state indicate a healthier democracy than - Stats Chart
AgreeData Graph (10; 8%)
NeutralData Graph (24; 20%)
DisagreeData Graph (15; 13%)
Strongly disagreeData Graph (7; 6%)
Not CheckedData Graph (40; 34%)

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