A survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research highlights a broad consensus among Americans on key national values, such as the right to vote and freedom of religion. With 91% of respondents emphasizing the right to vote and 84% underscoring freedom of religion as crucial to the nation’s identity, the findings suggest a widespread alignment across political lines on these fundamental principles.

However, the poll reveals a significant partisan divide on the issue of gun rights. Sixty percent of Republicans deem the right to keep and bear arms as extremely important to the nation’s identity, contrasting sharply with only 19% of Democrats who share this view. This gap mirrors the ongoing political debate over gun control, with Democrats generally advocating for stricter regulations and Republicans favoring more lenient policies.

Additionally, the poll indicates a discrepancy in the perceived importance of freedom of the press, with 60% of Democrats versus 45% of Republicans considering it extremely important to the country’s identity. This divergence aligns with past criticisms by notable figures such as former President Trump, who has expressed intentions to challenge libel laws to counter negative media coverage.

The survey, conducted from March 21 to 25 with 1,282 participants, carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 percentage points, providing a snapshot of the current national consensus and discord on pivotal American values.