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People have different opinions about the amount of influence that various groups have in American life and politics. Do you think that blacks have far too much influence, too much influence, about the right amount of influence, too little influence, or do they far too little influence?
Political influence of Black Americans · Asked in 1 wave, 1987 · 544 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Too much | Right amount | Too little | Far too little | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 1% | 12% | 51% | 36% | 544 | ±5 | |
| Democrats | 0% | 11% | 56% | 33% | 369 | ±6 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 2% | 13% | 40% | 44% | 139 |
General Social Survey 1987 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1987 | 1987-01-31 to 1987-04-28 | face to face | 1,819 | 544 |
| ±10 |
| Republicans † | 8% | 18% | 43% | 31% | 29 | ±21 |