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Americans Are Concerned About DemocracyCEFR A1

25 Nov 2025

Adapted from Johns Hopkins University, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Marek Studzinski, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • Many Americans are worried about democracy.
  • A study shows these concerns are strong.
  • People have different views on presidential power.
  • Some Republicans support strong presidential power.
  • Others want more limits on this power.
  • Most Americans think democracy is in crisis.

Difficult words

  • democracyA system of government by the people.
  • presidentialRelated to the president or presidency.
  • concernsWorries or feelings of anxiety.
  • limitsThings that stop or control something.
  • powerThe ability to do something or control.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think people are worried about democracy?
  • What limits on presidential power might be good?
  • How do different views on power affect democracy?

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