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B. What are your views on the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools? Do you think it should be required in all public schools, not allowed in any public schools, or that it should be up to each state or local community to decide?
Asked in 1 wave, 1974 · 731 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Required | Forbidden | Local decision | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 32% | 9% | 60% | 731 | ±4 | |
| Democrats | 37% | 9% | 53% | 313 | ±6 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 21% | 12% | 67% | 236 | ±7 | |
| Republicans | 36% | 3% | 62% | 139 | ±9 |
General Social Survey 1974 · 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 1974 | 1974 | face to face | 1,484 | 731 |