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    Republican Control?

    Fewer than four-in-ten Americans can say which house of Congress is controlled by the GOP.

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    Zuckerberg vs. Boehner (updated)

    Far more young adults are able to identify the founder of Facebook (63%) than name the speaker of the House (21%).

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    What Caused the Civil War?

    By a 48%-to-38% margin, more Americans say states’ rights rather than slavery was the main cause of the Civil War.

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    Rent or Buy?

    By a large margin, most adults who rent would like to one day purchase a home (81%) rather than continue to rent (17%).

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    Buying a Home is a Good Investment

    An overwhelming 81% of Americans say that purchasing a home is the best long-term investment a person can make.

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    When Private Lives Become Public

    Generally, the issues matter most in voters’ judgments about presidential candidates, but personality, character and values are not far behind — and especially so in primary elections.

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    Is College Worth It In 2011?

    College costs are rising, student debt is mounting, and most Americans say college fails to deliver good value for the money. Meantime, only 19% of college presidents say the U.S. system is the best in the world. However, more than eight-in-ten college graduates say college was a good investment for them personally.

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    Most Say Homosexuality Should Be Accepted By Society

    While the public is divided over same-sex marriage, a majority of Americans (58%) say that homosexuality should be accepted, rather than discouraged, by society. But there are wide political and religious differences in opinions on this measure.

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