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Americans worry about US democracyCEFR A1

25 Nov 2025

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Adapted from Johns Hopkins University, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Marek Studzinski, Unsplash

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  • A new study finds strong public worry about US democracy.
  • The research is led by the SNF Agora Institute and Public Agenda.
  • The study used a national survey of 4,500 Americans.
  • It also used earlier polls and three Republican focus groups.
  • Researchers found three distinct groups inside the Republican Party.
  • Trump-first Republicans support broad presidential authority and bypassing Congress.
  • Constitution-first Republicans value checks and balances and limited power.
  • Party-first Republicans are less engaged and show more uncertainty.
  • Eighty-four percent say democracy is in crisis or faces serious challenges.

Difficult words

  • democracy — A system of government by the people.
  • presidential — Related to the president or presidency.
  • concerns — Worries or feelings of anxiety.
  • limits — Things that stop or control something.
  • power — The 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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