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Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance. Do you (strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree) that people with SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance should be subject to: G. Searches of briefcases and desks at work
Searches of briefcases and desks for cleared personnel · Asked in 1 wave, 2000 · 1,419 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 14% | 35% | 19% | 24% | 8% | 1419 | ±3 | |
| White | 15% | 38% | 18% | 22% | 7% | 1047 | ±3 | |
| Black |
General Social Survey 2000 · 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 2000 | 2000-02-01 to 2000-06-25 | face to face | 2,817 | 1,419 |
| 14% |
| 20% |
| 20% |
| 32% |
| 14% |
| 221 |
| ±7 |
| Hispanic | 16% | 31% | 22% | 24% | 8% | 99 | ±11 |
| Other † | 4% | 37% | 20% | 30% | 10% | 52 | ±15 |