U.S. Rule of Law Trends and the 2024 Election
Our latest research on U.S. rule of law points to a crisis of confidence. Trust in U.S. institutions is falling. American views on fair elections and justice are highly polarized. And doubts about election legitimacy could undermine a stable 2024 electoral process.
On the bright side, our nationally representative survey of 1,046 U.S. households shows that almost all Americans recognize the importance of the rule of law. Large majorities continue to express strong personal rule of law values. And millions have faith in the election and justice officials central to the upcoming election.
Our new report captures the voices of the American people at a critical moment in which to build upon and expand that trust. It’s not too late to reverse the negative trends of recent years. Explore key findings in the press release and select data visualizations:
Rule of Law Candidate Scorecard
The vast majority of Americans embrace rule of law values. But how do the candidates running for office measure up?
Evaluate any political candidate’s commitment to core rule of law principles with our new scorecard and interactive quiz. For more information, read our FAQ.
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