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Americans are more positive about how the U.S. economy compares with other modern nations than they were in 2012 and less positive about comparisons of individual freedoms and quality of life.

Uninsured Americans are increasingly aware of the requirement to have insurance, up to 80% from 56% this summer. However, there has been no increase in their familiarity with the insurance exchanges since they opened.

Seven in 10 uninsured Americans report that they are unfamiliar with the healthcare law's insurance exchanges, similar to last month. At the same time, awareness of the law's requirement that Americans have insurance is up slightly.

Americans' approval of the Supreme Court, at 43%, is near the all-time low, with support from Republicans (31%) and independents (39%) down from last fall. Chief Justice John Roberts' favorability rating continues to decline.

Americans say the U.S. gained ground over the past eight years on four out of 19 policy issues, while it lost ground on 14 and held steady on one.

In the second quarter of 2016, the uninsured rate remains at 11.0%, matching the first quarter for the lowest rate in Gallup's eight-year trend. This remains down from 11.9% in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Americans' top priority for the next president continues to be the economy, although they also frequently mention immigration, healthcare, national defense and education.

Donald Trump averaged 41% job approval during his first quarter in office -- 14 points lower than any prior president in the polling era.