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In a highly watched debate, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton presented their different policy plans. Gallup assesses what the American public thinks about major ideas presented by these Democrats.

Majorities of Americans are satisfied with just five of 22 policy areas in the U.S. -- military strength, security from terrorism, the position of women, the economy, and acceptance of gays and lesbians.

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Americans' immediate reaction to President Obama's proposals for new laws designed to reduce gun violence is more positive than negative: 53% want their representative in Congress to vote for the laws; 41%, against them.

Americans want Congress and the president to give highest priority to jobs and the economy, followed by making government more efficient and improving education. Immigration reform and reducing gun violence are last among 12 issues.

Roughly nine in 10 Americans (91%) say they would vote for a law requiring criminal background checks for all U.S. gun purchasers. The U.S. Senate considered legislation last week that would have expanded background checks for gun purchases: 54 ...

It's clear that the president has made measures to attempt to reduce gun violence a key issue of his new term. President Obama mentioned Newtown once in his inauguration speech on Monday, Jan. 21, but the previous week he much more prominently ...

Of 17 U.S. policy areas, gun laws spark the greatest difference between Republicans and Democrats in terms of their satisfaction with the nation's policies in each area. Race relations, crime, and public education are least divisive.

Fifty-four percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of the National Rifle Association; 38% view it unfavorably. Views of the NRA have fluctuated over time -- from a low of 42% favorable in 1995 to a high of 60% in 2005.

Looking to 2015, Americans are increasingly positive about the economy, and this could produce more upbeat views of Congress and the president. The U.S. will continue to age and get less white, potentially yielding other changes.