Stability Trumps Democracy Which is more important? Dem locracy, even if some political instability Stability, even if not fully dem ocratic
Similarly, the public’s demand for political stability rose dramatically in the past twelve months. Last year, a majority (55%) said it was more important to have a democratic government, even if there was some political instability. Roughly four-in-ten (38%) thought it was more important to have stability. In 2013, attitudes have flipped – just 37% now choose democracy and 56% say stability is a higher priority, even if the government is not fully democratic.
Stability Trumps Democracy  | Which is more important?  | Dem locracy, even if some political instability  | Stability, even if not fully dem ocratic  | 56  | 55  | 38  | 37  | 2012  | 2013  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER Q125. 