Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201443%55%1%1%15,591
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by religious group

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic38%60%1%1%3,398
Evangelical Protestant59%39%1%1%4,997
Historically Black Protestant35%64%1%1%502
Jewish31%66%2%1%228
Mainline Protestant41%57%1%1%2,822
Mormon65%33%2%< 1%418
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%72%1%1%2,566
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are ages…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong13%35%32%21%7,070
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%35%23%16%7,914
Neither/both equally16%37%27%20%169
Don't know14%25%25%35%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong8%11%29%38%14%1%7,070
Right or wrong depends on the situation17%16%28%27%11%1%7,914
Neither/both equally11%12%31%34%13%< 1%169
Don't know9%7%24%33%22%6%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMenWomenSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong55%45%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation50%50%8,050
Neither/both equally64%36%177
Don't know52%48%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong81%5%2%9%3%7,088
Right or wrong depends on the situation68%9%4%16%3%7,970
Neither/both equally75%4%< 1%16%4%168
Don't know63%5%1%31%1%129
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong9%7%83%7,170
Right or wrong depends on the situation15%11%74%7,942
Neither/both equally14%6%80%170
Don't know25%12%63%129
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who have a household income of…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong23%21%34%23%6,280
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%22%29%19%7,015
Neither/both equally29%15%36%20%129
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who have completed…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong38%34%19%9%7,191
Right or wrong depends on the situation44%33%16%8%8,016
Neither/both equally40%37%13%9%174
Don't know68%19%10%4%133
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong64%4%11%6%15%7,195
Right or wrong depends on the situation48%8%11%6%27%8,013
Neither/both equally57%3%9%9%22%172
Don't know44%2%13%20%21%131
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong31%69%7,198
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%70%8,022
Neither/both equally26%74%175
Don't know12%88%132
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say they…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong79%14%3%1%3%1%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation60%23%6%1%8%2%8,050
Neither/both equally77%13%2%1%3%5%177
Don't know72%15%4%5%2%2%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say religion is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong70%19%6%5%< 1%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation47%30%12%11%< 1%8,050
Neither/both equally67%17%9%6%1%177
Don't know75%14%3%5%3%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who attend religious services…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong52%29%19%< 1%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%37%33%< 1%8,050
Neither/both equally38%34%25%2%177
Don't know47%25%25%3%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who pray…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong69%14%4%12%1%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation49%18%7%25%1%8,050
Neither/both equally70%9%5%15%1%177
Don't know65%15%1%16%3%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who attend prayer group…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong37%11%9%43%1%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation19%9%8%64%< 1%8,050
Neither/both equally32%7%7%50%3%177
Don't know32%12%6%45%6%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who meditate…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong44%7%3%44%2%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation34%8%4%51%2%8,050
Neither/both equally40%5%4%48%4%177
Don't know52%6%6%28%9%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong70%12%7%10%1%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation53%16%11%19%1%8,050
Neither/both equally66%11%5%13%5%177
Don't know50%20%10%9%10%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong47%16%11%24%2%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation41%16%13%29%1%8,050
Neither/both equally49%15%12%19%4%177
Don't know41%14%10%19%16%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong54%6%34%5%2%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%9%55%9%1%8,050
Neither/both equally41%8%35%4%12%177
Don't know39%6%35%9%11%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who read scripture…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong52%10%7%31%1%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation27%10%9%53%1%8,050
Neither/both equally52%9%6%32%3%177
Don't know42%11%7%33%8%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong45%30%3%17%5%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%30%2%35%7%8,050
Neither/both equally32%24%11%18%16%177
Don't know50%13%8%18%12%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who …in heaven

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong81%11%7%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation74%20%6%8,050
Neither/both equally73%14%13%177
Don't know79%12%9%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who …in hell

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong73%20%7%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation59%34%8%8,050
Neither/both equally70%19%12%177
Don't know61%26%13%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong70%14%16%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation48%19%32%8,050
Neither/both equally63%28%10%177
Don't know41%21%38%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong66%22%8%5%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation39%37%18%6%8,050
Neither/both equally63%15%6%16%177
Don't know56%15%16%13%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who would rather have…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong82%15%1%2%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation65%30%2%3%8,050
Neither/both equally84%8%6%2%177
Don't know66%27%4%3%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say abortion should be…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong32%65%3%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation54%42%4%8,050
Neither/both equally32%61%8%177
Don't know32%51%17%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say homosexuality…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong39%53%4%3%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation65%29%4%3%8,050
Neither/both equally35%40%16%9%177
Don't know41%45%6%8%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who …same-sex marriage

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong28%65%7%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation54%38%8%8,050
Neither/both equally25%56%19%177
Don't know23%61%16%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong62%34%2%2%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation45%51%2%2%8,050
Neither/both equally61%23%12%3%177
Don't know52%26%3%20%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say humans…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong17%24%3%53%4%7,230
Right or wrong depends on the situation34%27%4%32%4%8,050
Neither/both equally11%18%9%48%14%177
Don't know19%16%9%30%27%134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.