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(Do you think the United States government should or should not have the right to do the following at times of severe epidemics?) Demand that people stay at home.
Government right to require staying home in epidemics · Asked in 1 wave, 2022 · 1,162 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Definitely should have the right | Probably should have the right | Probably should not have the right | Definitely should not have the right | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 32% | 29% | 17% | 22% | 1162 | ±5 | |
| Less than high school † | 41% | 23% | 12% | 24% | 117 |
General Social Survey 2022 · 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 2022 | 2022-05-08 to 2023-01-08 | mixed | 3,544 | 1,162 |
| ±15 |
| High school | 23% | 32% | 17% | 28% | 304 | ±9 |
| Some college | 35% | 26% | 19% | 20% | 347 | ±9 |
| Bachelor's | 33% | 31% | 18% | 18% | 224 | ±10 |
| Postgraduate | 32% | 30% | 17% | 21% | 170 | ±11 |