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Favor or oppose a law making English the official language of the United States, among people who took a side; the 1994 wording adds that government business would be conducted in English only and also offered a neutral option, which is left out here.
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Latest: 22% answered “Oppose” in GSS: Law making English the official language, 2000.
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| Line | Question | Match | How answers map |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSS: Law making English the official language | Law making English the official language Do you favor a law making English the official language of the United States, or do you oppose such a law? Caveat: Plain favor/oppose with no neutral option, so no middle responses; may push neutral people to a side | equivalent | Favor → Favor; Oppose → Oppose |
| GSS: Law making English the official language, government business | Law making English the official language, government business Do you favor a law making English the official language of the United States, meaning government business would be conducted in English only, or do you oppose such a law? Caveat: Adds 'government business in English only' clarification and offers a neutral option | equivalent | Favor → Favor; Oppose → Oppose |