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Some people think that governments should have the right to take certain measures in the name of national security. Others disagree. Do you think that the American government should or should not have the right to do the following? Collect information about anyone living in America without their knowledge? Would you say...
Government collecting information on residents without their knowledge · 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 | 19% | 30% | 25% | 27% | 1390 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 19% | 32% | 27% | 22% | 454 | ±6 | |
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 |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
| 17% |
| 31% |
| 23% |
| 29% |
| 572 |
| ±5 |
| Republicans | 21% | 28% | 22% | 29% | 322 | ±7 |