If arts organizations -- such as art museums, dance, operas, theater groups and symphony orchestras -- need financial assistance to operate, Do you feel that the federal government should provide assistance or not? B. How about municipal or county governments? Should these governments assist arts organizations financially?
Local government should fund arts organizations · Asked in 1 wave, 1998 · 1,445 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Yes | No | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 61% | 39% | 1445 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 63% | 37% | 490 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 61% | 39% | 537 | ±5 | |
| Republicans | 59% | 41% | 374 | ±6 |
General Social Survey 1998 · 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 1998 | 1998-02-01 to 1998-06-19 | face to face | 2,832 | 1,445 |