Loading…
Some people seem to follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, whether there's an election going on or not. Others aren't that interested. Would you say you follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, some of the time, only now and then, or hardly at all?
Follows government and public affairs · Asked in 1 wave, 1982 · 1,860 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Most of the time | Some of the time | Now and then | Hardly at all | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 35% | 36% | 19% | 9% | 1860 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 31% | 40% | 20% | 9% | 866 | ±4 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 36% |
General Social Survey 1982 · 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 1982 | 1982-02-11 to 1982-04-27 | face to face | 1,860 | 1,860 |
| 32% |
| 20% |
| 12% |
| 621 |
| ±5 |
| Republicans | 40% | 36% | 18% | 5% | 351 | ±7 |