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And one last question. We all know that American citizens have certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public education and to police protection, the right to attend religious services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each). (REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY) E. How about being able to speak and understand English?
Obligation to be able to speak English · Asked in 1 wave, 1984 · 1,473 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Very important | Somewhat important | Not obligation | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 83% | 14% | 3% | 1473 | ±3 | |
| Urban | 83% | 13% | 4% | 438 | ±6 | |
| Suburban | 82% | 17% | 2% | 624 | ±5 | |
| Rural |
General Social Survey 1984 · 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 1984 | 1984-02-06 to 1984-04-20 | face to face | 1,473 | 1,473 |
| 84% |
| 13% |
| 4% |
| 411 |
| ±6 |