Academic research on Christian nationalism has revealed a considerable amount about the
scope of its relationships to public policy views in the US. However, work thus far has not …

Many democracies are witnessing the rise and continuing success of parties and politicians
who oppose fundamental principles of liberal democracy. Recent research finds that voters …

The twenty‐first century has been one of democratic backsliding. This has stimulated wide‐
ranging scholarship on the causes of democratic erosion. Yet an overarching framework that …

Democratic stability hinges on voters' commitment to democratic norms, yet there are many
examples of voters' willingness to tolerate politicians who violate such principles. This article …

This study investigates why anti-democratic laws persist in democratic societies, focusing on
South Korea's National Security Act (NSA). Enacted in 1948, the NSA restricts freedom of …

Governments' compliance with high court decisions is a critical factor affecting judicial
independence, power, and legitimacy. Under what conditions do citizens tolerate incumbent …

Antidemocratic statements by politicians have become part of politics in several backsliding
democracies. Yet, we know little about how ordinary citizens think antidemocratic statements …

A growing body of research theorizes that partisanship can undermine democracy as
citizens prioritize their political interests over abstract norms and values. We argue that …

Several studies have examined whether attitudinal factors make people more willing to
accept political elites violating basic democratic norms. However, the role of more basic …

Concerns have been raised over the possible link between the growing political polarisation
and fears of autocratisation in Slovenia. Faced with a lack of empirical data, we seek to …