8 In 10 Say The U.S. Was Founded On Freedom, Equality, and Self-Governance

Publication Date: 07/03/2025 7:00 AM CST

8 In 10 Say The U.S. Was Founded On Freedom, Equality, and Self-Governance

Publication: 07/03/2025 7:00 AM CST

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Eighty-one percent (81%) believe that the United States was founded on the ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance, including large majorities of every demographic group measured.
When it comes to how the United States is living up to those ideals, opinion is more divided.
Asked what is the greatest threat to these founding ideals, 39% say the federal government.
- This is the top answer among both Republicans (32%) and Democrats (46%).

The most recent data cited is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen June 25-26, 2025. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. and has a margin of error of +/- 1.6.