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Election and Democracy> United States Voter turnout in the national election 70.8% (2020) [14/38countries] % of those who think that voting in elections is very important to be a good citizen 93.7% (2022) [1/17countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections 6.02 (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who think that voting gives people some say about how the government runs things 77.0% (2019) [6/21countries] % of those who think that it is important that honest elections are held regularly 96.8% (2019) [5/21countries] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign 71.1% (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions 53.3% (2014) [23/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that people can say what they want without state/ government censorship 97.0% (2019) [7/21countries] % of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech 38.5% (2020) [4/20countries] % of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech 21.2% (2020) [3/20countries] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works 80.2% (2013) [5/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today 5.86 (2014) [12/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago 6.25 (2014) [12/26countries] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now 5.39 (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who are optimistic about the future of their country's political system 35.1% (2019) [14/21countries] % of those who think that their country's political system needs major reform 85.2% (2021) [4/15countries] % of those who think that the state is run for the benefit of all the people 47.7% (2019) [13/21countries] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living 6.15 (2014) [19/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities 6.11 (2014) [10/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making 6.08 (2014) [8/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions 4.25 (2014) [20/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances 5.95 (2014) [17/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights 5.02 (2014) [13/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have the right to vote in that country�fs national elections 3.10 (2014) [24/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote 5.65 (2014) [3/26countries] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone 5.74 (2014) [25/26countries] % of those who think that it is important that human rights organizations are allowed to operate without interference 94.6% (2019) [3/21countries] Parliament> United States Inhabitants per parliamentarian 597,998 (As of August 2021) [1/38countries] % of women in parliament 29.23% (As of December 31, 2023) [28/38countries] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger 10.42% (As of December 31, 2023) [36/38countries] % of those who have confidence in parliament 45.4% (2018) [15/24countries] Degree of trust in national parliament (0-10 scale) 3.24 (2020) [17/20countries] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election 20.7% (2016) [12/25countries] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law 23.8% (2014) [5/26countries] Politician> United States Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) 33.3% (As of 1 January 2023) [24/38countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 38.9% (2019) [16/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities 3.6% (2019) [9/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of being leaders in local communities 57.5% (2019) [6/21countries] Average age of cabinet members 59.58 (2022) [6/38countries] % of those who trust politicians 21.0% (2014) [15/26countries] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest 58.5% (2014) [10/26countries] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption 42.5% (2016) [12/25countries] Political party and organization> United States % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics 50.7% (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices 50.4% (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who belong to a political party 35.6% (2014) [1/26countries] % of those who think that people who vote for the party/the parties in government have the most influence on the actions of the government 16.6% (2016) [7/25countries] % of those who think that it is important that opposition parties can operate freely 95.6% (2019) [2/21countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who support different political parties are strong in their country 90.2% (2022) [2/17countries] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who support different political parties are strong in the United States 90.2% (2022) [3/17countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations 4.65 (2014) [2/26countries] Political awareness> United States Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) 3.17 (2016) [10/24countries] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) 57.4% (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is left 10.8% (2014) [20/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is center 58.8% (2014) [4/26countries] % of those who think that their political position is right 16.2% (2014) [17/26countries] Average of political position 5.25 (2014) [14/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 41.4% (2014) [21/26countries] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers 29.1% (2014) [23/26countries] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of expressing their political views 29.2% (2019) [12/21countries] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of expressing their political views 3.6% (2019) [6/21countries] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of expressing their political views 67.2% (2019) [12/21countries] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day 57.1% (2014) [25/26countries] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information 8.9% (2014) [3/26countries] % of those who think that following what is happening in politics in their country is very important to be a good citizen 88.6% (2022) [1/17countries] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet 22.2% (2014) [1/26countries] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion 33.1% (2014) [11/26countries] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government 30.4% (2014) [8/26countries] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country 62.0% (2016) [7/25countries] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice 41.2% (2017) [13/21countries] % of those who think that people have an influence on politics 28.0% (2022) [10/17countries] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government 8.6% (2016) [5/25countries] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think 58.3% (2014) [11/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government 6.19 (2014) [2/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions 5.81 (2014) [7/26countries] Political action> United States % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law 52.0% (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views 37.0% (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity 44.5% (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who have signed a petition 66.8% (2014) [8/26countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more 4.96 (2014) [7/26countries] % of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more 2.7% (2017) [13/21countries] % of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations 78.8% (2017) [19/21countries] % of those who have attended a political meeting 29.7% (2014) [9/26countries] % of those who would attend a public meeting organized to protest against a government action they strongly opposed 64.8% (1996) [8/18countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government 81.7% (2016) [19/25countries] % of those who have attended demonstrations 21.8% (2014) [14/26countries] % of those who think that joining demonstrations about issues you think are important is very important to be a good citizen 54.5% (2022) [1/17countries] % of those who would go on a protest march or demonstration to protest against a government action they strongly opposed 34.0% (1996) [17/18countries] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations 81.9% (2016) [13/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings 76.6% (2016) [2/25countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings 35.7% (2014) [2/26countries] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views 83.5% (2016) [1/25countries] Public officials> United States Employment in general government as % of total employment 14.95% (2021) [24/34countries] % of those who trust in civil servants 21.4% (2016) [18/25countries] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people 63.3% (2014) [11/25countries] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption 23.7% (2014) [17/26countries] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption 34.6% (2016) [12/25countries] % of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years 85.5% (2016) [14/25countries] % of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 49.0% (2017) [12/21countries] % of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 10.7% (2017) [3/21countries] % of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork 15.3% (2017) [14/21countries] Public finance> United States General government expenditures as % of GDP 38.1% (2023) [28/38countries] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP -5.8% (2023) [38/38countries] General government gross debt as % of GDP 122.1% (2023) [4/38countries] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending 64.3% (2016) [11/25countries] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP 3.0% (2022) [2/32countries] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP 1.9% (2022) [7/32countries] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP 3.7% (2022) [28/32countries] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP 0.0% (2022) [32/32countries] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP 0.5% (2022) [14/32countries] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP 10.3% (2022) [1/32countries] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP 0.2% (2022) [32/32countries] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP 5.4% (2022) [10/32countries] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP 8.0% (2022) [31/32countries] Tax> United States General government revenues as % of GDP 29.3% (2023) [32/38countries] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) 25.63% (2024) [15/36countries] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP 13.0% (2021) [13/38countries] Social security contributions, % of GDP 6.1% (2021) [28/38countries] Taxes on property, % of GDP 3.1% (2021) [9/38countries] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP 4.4% (2021) [38/38countries] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes 19.8% (2019) [11/20countries] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes 60.9% (2019) [2/20countries] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes 72.8% (2019) [13/20countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes 6.49 (2014) [3/26countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes 76.5% (2016) [13/25countries] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often treat everyone in accordance with the law, regardless of their contacts or position in society 49.1% (2016) [16/25countries] Social security> United States % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system 52.4% (2013) [13/26countries] % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy 51.0% (2017) [10/21countries] % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions 61.8% (2016) [15/25countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old 88.3% (2016) [23/25countries] % of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people 57.3% (2017) [18/21countries] % of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people 8.6% (2017) [5/21countries] % of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people 25.3% (2017) [3/21countries] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people 16.5% (2012) [30/31countries] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people 45.9% (2012) [28/31countries] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary 65.8% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary 13.8% (2012) [28/31countries] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary 2.1% (2012) [30/31countries] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave 7.1% (2012) [31/31countries] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave 37.0% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave 50.4% (2012) [14/31countries] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 6.7% (2012) [4/31countries] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 77.9% (2012) [1/31countries] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age 15.4% (2012) [31/31countries] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age 7.8% (2012) [30/31countries] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country 5.7% (2020) [10/20countries] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor 18.0% (2009) [8/30countries] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it 76.4% (2016) [16/25countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves 5.89 (2014) [5/26countries] Law and Justice> United States % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free 78.1% (2016) [9/25countries] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) 58.3% (2016) [11/25countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations 6.43 (2014) [3/26countries] Extent to which people trust the courts 5.29 (2017) [14/21countries] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) 70.6% (2018) [14/24countries] % of those who think that it is important that there is a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way 98.9% (2019) [6/21countries]