Most Americans see America as an ideal
Core finding
Agreement that America represents an ideal is nearly universal, dwarfing the dissent. Most Americans (85%) agree the country is not just another nation but an ideal others should strive for, including 37% who strongly agree, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.
A smaller share (15%) disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree.
Topline scale
Most Americans see America as an ideal.
To what extent do you agree with the following passage: “The United States has always been a unique nation, standing apart from others because of its core values, freedoms, and commitment to democracy. America is not just another country - it represents an ideal that others should strive for.”
n = 1,000 · Jul 14–24, 2025 · MoE ±3.1%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Jul 14–24, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.1% |
| Module | EPOVB Conference Omnibus Survey #2025-059 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-epovb.tiiny.co
America is not just another country - it represents an ideal that others should strive for.”
Cite this question
EPOVB Conference Omnibus Survey #2025-059, fielded July 14-24, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.1%.