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The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution make up the Bill of Rights, which lay out Americans’ rights in relation to their government. How well do you know the First Amendment and some of the rights it guarantees? Test your knowledge by taking our eight-question quiz. These questions come from a recent Pew Research Center survey of 3,507 U.S. adults conducted in March 2026. When you finish, you can compare your results with the average American.
People in higher-income countries are generally less likely to say their nation’s political system needs major changes or complete reform. Americans are an exception.
Most Americans say democracy in the United States used to be a good example for other countries to follow but has not been in recent years.
Fewer than 1% of Supreme Court cases have overturned an older decision. More than half of these cases concerned economic activity or criminal procedure.
As America turns 250, explore how demographics, work, family and economics have shifted since 1976, based on 50 years of Census data.
In the 10 years that we have asked this question, Americans overall have consistently been more likely to say their side is losing than to say it’s winning.
When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.
We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion’s role in society, government and national identity.
Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
90% of Harris voters, versus 57% of Trump voters, are confident the 2024 election will be administered well.
