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Some people say that it is possible to become truly American. if a person makes an effort. Others say a person has to be born American to be truly American. What is your position?
Can become truly American through effort or must be born American · Asked in 1 wave, 2024 · 1,648 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | I definitely agree with statement a | I agree more with statement a than with statement b | I agree more with statement b than with statement a | I definitely agree with statement b | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 63% | 25% | 8% | 4% | 1648 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 63% |
General Social Survey 2024 · 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 2024 | 2024-04-05 to 2024-12-02 | mixed | 3,309 | 1,648 |
| 27% |
| 7% |
| 3% |
| 452 |
| ±7 |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 62% | 26% | 9% | 2% | 721 | ±5 |
| Republicans | 65% | 21% | 8% | 6% | 418 | ±7 |