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Here are some measures to deal with crime. Some people are in favor of them while other people are against them. Do you agree or disagree that. . . A. People who break the law should be given stiffer sentences.
Lawbreakers should get stiffer sentences · Asked in 1 wave, 1991 · 1,359 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 39% | 46% | 11% | 3% | 1% | 1359 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 38% | 48% | 11% | 3% | 0% | 479 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 1991 · 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 1991 | 1991-02-09 to 1991-05-06 | face to face | 1,517 | 1,359 |
| 38% |
| 47% |
| 12% |
| 3% |
| 1% |
| 448 |
| ±6 |
| Republicans | 42% | 46% | 8% | 3% | 0% | 414 | ±5 |