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How much influence does the average citizen have on politics: None, a little, some, quite a bit, or a great deal?
Influence of the average citizen on politics · Asked in 1 wave, 2012 · 646 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | None | A little | Some | Quite a bit | A great deal | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 15% | 34% | 30% | 12% | 10% | 646 | ±5 | |
| Less than high school | 19% | 25% | 24% | 13% | 18% | 92 | ±13 | |
| High school |
General Social Survey 2012 · 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 2012 | 2012-03-20 to 2012-09-05 | face to face | 1,974 | 646 |
| 16% |
| 36% |
| 26% |
| 14% |
| 7% |
| 188 |
| ±9 |
| Some college | 18% | 32% | 28% | 12% | 10% | 171 | ±10 |
| Bachelor's | 10% | 34% | 41% | 7% | 7% | 125 | ±11 |
| Postgraduate | 4% | 40% | 33% | 11% | 12% | 70 | ±13 |