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Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. A. The public has little control over what politicians do in office
Public has little control over what politicians do · Asked in 1 wave, 1985 · 677 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Agree | Disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 59% | 41% | 677 | ±5 | |
| White | 58% | 42% | 602 | ±5 | |
| Black † | 61% | 39% | 61 | ±16 | |
| Other races † | Too few respondents | – | – | 14 | ±29 |
General Social Survey 1985 · 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 1985 | 1985-02-09 to 1985-04-23 | face to face | 1,534 | 677 |