- Freedom and human rights
- Freedom of choice
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom of assembly
- Human rights
- Freedom from oppression
- Elections and procedure
- Voting
- Referendums
- Free and fair elections
- Public chooses government
- Ability to vote people out
- Voice in government
- Needs of the majority win out
- Public has power to influence decisions
- Elected officials listen to the public
- Institutions
- Parliament
- Judicial system
- Separation of powers
- Orderly change of government
- Multiple parties
- Equality and fairness
- Fairness
- Racial and ethnic equality
- Gender equality
- Societal well-being
- Safety and security
- Happiness
- Harmony and peace
- Economic and social benefits
- Welfare state
- Health care
- Job opportunities
- Democracy is the best system
- Democracy is better than alternatives
- Democratic failings
- Corruption
- Public is misinformed or misled
- Democracy is not working here
- Other
- Don’t know
Global Public Opinion in an Era of Democratic Anxiety