Sixty-two percent (62%) of voters say that American society is generally fair and decent. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,500 Likely Voters found that 26% disagree and believe that American society is basically unfair and discriminatory.

These basic perceptions about our country are part of the larger values question being discussed in the aftermath of Election 2004.

Republicans, by an 80% to 12% margin, say that American society is generally fair and decent. Unaffiliated voters agree, but a 59% to 24% margin. However, Democrats are evenly divided. Forty-six percent (46%) of John Kerry's party say that American society is fair and decent while 41% say it is unfair and discriminatory.

Overall, two thirds of voters believe that those who move to the United States should adopt our nation's culture, language, and heritage. Nineteen percent (19%) disagree. Eighty percent (80%) of conservatives believe that those who move to the U.S. should adopt our cultural heritage along with 63% of moderates and 50% of liberals.

Just 22% of voters believe that most Americans are racist. This includes 31% of Democrats, 22% of unaffiliateds, and 14% of Republicans.

Eighty-one percent (81%) believe students should be taught that "men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln were heroes who created a great nation." Only 8% disagree.

These basic perceptions have changed little during Election 2004. In fact, the current results are very similar to results from a similar survey conducted in February.

As debate has raged about the role of values in Election 2004, Rasmussen Reports data found that, on Election Day, 10% named cultural issues as most important to them. Most voters also said that the issue of same-sex marriage was somewhat or very important to them. Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters pray every day or nearly every day.

Still, the War with Iraq remained the dominant issue of Election 2004 and voters remain divided as to how President Bush is handling the situation in Iraq. Roughly half of American voters believe the United States and its allies are winning the War on Terror.

Rasmussen Reports provides daily updates on the economic confidence of American Consumers and Investors and the political environment. We also track, on a weekly basis, ratings of how President Bush is handling the economy and Iraq, and who voters believe is winning the War on Terror.