Recent polls indicate a troubling consensus among Americans regarding the state of democracy in the United States. While many express a fondness for democratic values, there is a significant lack of confidence in the functioning of U.S. institutions. A majority of respondents believe the nation is on a path toward another civil war, with fears of democratic decline rising sharply. Approximately half of Americans perceive democracy as performing poorly, correlating with their economic frustrations. As concerns about artificial intelligence and job security mount, the anxiety surrounding the future of democracy remains a pressing issue.