Original statement: If elected leaders will not protect American democracy, the people must do it to themselves, even if it requires taking violent actions.
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U.S. adults on using violence to protect democracy 2022
A study released in July 2022 found that ** percent of Americans do not agree with the idea that if leaders do not protect democracy, the people must do it themselves, even if that means using violent methods. In contrast, *** percent of respondents very strongly agreed with the sentiment.
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University of California, Davis. (July 19, 2022). Share of American adults who believe that if leaders do not protect democracy, the people must do it themselves, even if it involves violence 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1326737/public-opinion-using-violence-protect-democracy-us/
University of California, Davis. "Share of American adults who believe that if leaders do not protect democracy, the people must do it themselves, even if it involves violence 2022." Chart. July 19, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1326737/public-opinion-using-violence-protect-democracy-us/
University of California, Davis. (2022). Share of American adults who believe that if leaders do not protect democracy, the people must do it themselves, even if it involves violence 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/1326737/public-opinion-using-violence-protect-democracy-us/
University of California, Davis. "Share of American Adults Who Believe That If Leaders Do Not Protect Democracy, The People Must Do It Themselves, Even If It Involves Violence 2022." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 19 Jul 2022, /statistics/1326737/public-opinion-using-violence-protect-democracy-us/
University of California, Davis, Share of American adults who believe that if leaders do not protect democracy, the people must do it themselves, even if it involves violence 2022 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1326737/public-opinion-using-violence-protect-democracy-us/ (last visited July 23, 2026)
Share of American adults who believe that if leaders do not protect democracy, the people must do it themselves, even if it involves violence 2022 [Graph], University of California, Davis, July 19, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1326737/public-opinion-using-violence-protect-democracy-us/
