Americans almost unanimously agree that the ideals of individual freedoms (95 percent), universal voting rights (95 percent), acceptance of people of diverse racial backgrounds (94 percent), and respecting American political institutions and laws (92 percent) are important characteristics for being “truly American.” Americans are more divided across party lines over other ideals such as a belief in God, or being Christian – ideals that are more favored by Republicans than Democrats.
What values and ideals adults in the United States think makes someone "Truly American" in 2022
Characteristic
All Americans
Republicans
Democrats
Belief in individual freedoms such as freedom of speech
96%
96%
97%
Belief that every citizen should be allowed to vote
95%
95%
98%
Accepting people of diverse racial and religious backgrounds
94%
91%
95%
Respecting American political institutions and laws
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