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How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? PLEASE CHECK ONE BOX ON EACH LINE. D. Elections are a good way of making governments pay attention to what the people think
Elections make government pay attention to the people · Asked in 1 wave, 1996 · 1,332 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 22% | 54% | 12% | 9% | 2% | 1332 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 20% | 49% | 17% | 10% | 4% | 277 | ±7 | |
| 30–44 |
General Social Survey 1996 · 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 1996 | 1996-02-01 to 1996-05-25 | face to face | 2,904 | 1,332 |
| 18% |
| 56% |
| 13% |
| 11% |
| 2% |
| 491 |
| ±5 |
| 45–64 | 25% | 54% | 11% | 9% | 1% | 370 | ±6 |
| 65+ | 30% | 57% | 6% | 6% | 2% | 193 | ±8 |