'The decline of commitments to democracy, especially among young people, keeps me up at night,' University of Ottawa academic Joel Westheimer told Newsweek.
Generation Z Americans, aged from 18-25, are substantially more likely than older generations to support a 'strong leader' who rules without regard for Congress or courts, according to a survey conducted exclusively for Newsweek.The poll also found younger Americans are the most prepared to give up 'some democratic powers' if it results in more effective government and are less likely to think military rule would be bad for the country.
Congress, unable to compromise or pass legislation, led to government shutdowns of 16 and 35 days, respectively; climate change threatens to make the planet virtually uninhabitable, and, globally, government actions to mitigate the threat have been mostly dysfunctional.'Westheimer added: 'The decline of commitments to democracy, especially among young people, keeps me up at night.
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