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Multiple independent reports show measurable declines in U.S. democratic health and public trust, with V-Dem reclassifying the U.S. from a liberal democracy to an electoral democracy (reported March–April 2026).
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V-Dem InstituteThe Century FoundationPew Research CenterDemocracy ForwardCarnegie Endowment for International PeaceThe Guardian
Sources Cited
V-Dem Institute (March 17, 2026), The Century Foundation (January 15, 2026), Pew Research Center (Dec 4, 2025), Democracy Forward (Feb 24, 2026), Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (Aug 25, 2025), The Guardian (March 24, 2026)
Original Query
“Analyze current data on democratic instability in the United States, including institutional erosion indicators, public trust metrics, and comparisons to historical democratic backsliding patterns.”
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