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Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. F. The average person has a great deal of influence on government decisions.
Average person has great influence on government decisions · Asked in 1 wave, 1985 · 677 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Agree | Disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 22% | 78% | 677 | ±5 | |
| White | 21% | 79% | 602 | ±5 | |
| Black † | 29% | 71% | 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 |