Pew Research Center Staff

A substantial majority of Democrats say that it is the government’s responsibility “to take care of people who can’t take care of themselves” while less than half of Republicans take that view.

Roughly a third of teenagers who play video games report that at least one of their favorite games is rated Mature or Adults Only.

Roughly two-thirds of teens who play video games with others in person engage in charitable or political activities.

Half of Americans now say they completely agree that it is best for the U.S. to play an active role in international affairs, up sharply from 2007.

The share of higher-income Americans who feel satisfied financially has fallen from 85% to 65% in two years.

The 2008 presidential election was the most racially and ethnically diverse in U.S. history, with nearly one-in-four votes cast by non-whites.

Just about every teen — ages 12-17 — plays computer, web, portable or console video games.

Most parents say they always or sometimes know what video games their children play.

Roughly half of Americans know that Chief Justice Roberts is considered to be a conservative.

The U.S. military continues to get high marks from a large majority of Americans across the political spectrum.