| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Personal freedom | 66% |
| Religious freedom | 56% |
| Equality | 55% |
| Security | 54% |
| The pursuit of happiness | 53% |
| Economic freedom | 51% |
| Freedom of justice | 48% |
| Political freedom | 45% |
| Common good | 44% |
| Diversity | 42% |
| Freedom of the press | 40% |
| Progress and change | 39% |
| Patriotism | 37% |
| Scientific progress | 36% |
| Separation of powers | 36% |
| Individualism | 34% |
| Action and achievement | 34% |
| Competition | 30% |
| Capitalism | 28% |
| Solidarity | 21% |
| Volunteerism | 19% |
| None of the above | 4% |
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Source
Release date
February 2017
Region
United States
Survey time period
February 06 to 08, 2017
Number of respondents
1,029 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: "In your opinion: Which of the following concepts are essential for the American Dream?"
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