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A. Suppose a newspaper got hold of confidential government papers about defense plans and wanted to publish them. Should the newspaper be allowed to publish the papers? Or should the government have the power to prevent publication?
Newspaper publishing confidential defense plans · Asked in 1 wave, 1985 · 677 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Allow publication | Stop publication | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 18% | 82% | 677 | ±5 | |
| Democrats | 24% | 76% | 247 | ±8 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 19% | 81% | 216 | ±8 | |
| Republicans | 11% | 89% | 207 | ±8 |
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 |