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Some say that the government should restrict the sale of genetically modified foods. Others say there is no need for such restrictions. Please look at Card B17. How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding whether to restrict the sale of genetically modified foods? B. Elected officials. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?
Elected officials' influence on genetically modified food policy · Asked in 1 wave, 2006 · 936 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | A great deal of influence | A fair amount | A little influence | None at all | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 8% | 32% | 39% | 21% | 936 | ±4 | |
| Less than high school | 15% | 35% | 38% | 12% |
General Social Survey 2006 · 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 2006 | 2006-03-07 to 2006-08-07 | face to face | 4,510 | 936 |
| 121 |
| ±11 |
| High school | 4% | 30% | 39% | 26% | 237 | ±8 |
| Some college | 6% | 33% | 39% | 22% | 314 | ±7 |
| Bachelor's | 12% | 33% | 36% | 18% | 171 | ±9 |
| Postgraduate | 7% | 24% | 42% | 26% | 93 | ±13 |