While Americans are dissatisfied with current performance, they continue to express strong patriotic sentiments.

In the lead up to the 4th of July, a new study details the views Americans hold about our country, the actions Americans consider patriotic, and opinions on institutions such as the military.

In the lead up to the 4th of July, AEI's Karlyn Bowman and Andrew Rugg release a study that details the views Americans hold about our country, the actions Americans consider patriotic, and opinions on institutions such as the military.

Americans look a lot more like the Chinese than Europeans when attitudes about entrepreneurship are evaluated. Americans are also very proud of their country, but are deeply dissatisfied with the current performance and feel that the country is on the wrong track.

U.S. citizens might be deeply frustrated with some of their central institutions, but they remain convinced that the fundamental structure of their country is sound.

This study looks at opinions on American patriotism, attitudes toward the federal government, military service, and more.

Since September 11, 2001, a large majority of Americans have stated that the country is united on its most important values.

Patriotism has been defined as love for a country, but it does not distinguish between pledging allegiance and loving or the type of government.