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A Pew Global Attitudes Project survey conducted March to April found a solid majority (81%) saying it was very important to live in a country with a fair judicial system \u2014 a number equaled only by those who say improved economic conditions are a top priority. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to key features of democracy that Egyptians believe are crucial to their country\u2019s future, they also rated as very important a free press (62%), free speech (60%), and honest multiparty elections (58%).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other key democratic rights and institutions, while considered at least somewhat important by a majority of Egyptians, do not register as top priorities. In particular, only 24% say that having a military that is under control of civilian leaders is very important. 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