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Do you favor a law making English the official language of the United States, meaning government business would be conducted in English only, or do you oppose such a law?
Law making English the official language, government business · Asked in 1 wave, 1994 · 1,474 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Favor | Neither favor nor oppose | Oppose | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 62% | 10% | 28% | 1474 | ±3 | |
| Northeast | 61% | 14% | 25% | 275 | ±7 | |
| Midwest | 59% | 9% | 31% | 342 | ±6 | |
| South |
General Social Survey 1994 · 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 1994 | 1994-01-04 to 1994-06-29 | face to face | 2,992 | 1,474 |
| 65% |
| 10% |
| 25% |
| 549 |
| ±5 |
| West | 64% | 6% | 30% | 308 | ±6 |