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(Do you think that the American government should or should not have the right to do the following?) Monitor e-mails and any other information exchanged on the Internet? (Would you say...)
Government right to monitor emails and internet information · Asked in 1 wave, 2016 · 1,390 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Definitely should have the right | Probably should have the right | Probably should not have the right | Definitely should not have the right | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 9% | 23% | 30% | 38% | 1390 | ±3 | |
| Democrats |
General Social Survey 2016 · 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 2016 | 2016-04-05 to 2016-11-19 | face to face | 2,867 | 1,390 |
| 9% |
| 28% |
| 28% |
| 35% |
| 454 |
| ±6 |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 9% | 21% | 29% | 42% | 572 | ±5 |
| Republicans | 12% | 22% | 34% | 33% | 322 | ±7 |