Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201447%50%2%1%12,336
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who read scripture at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic35%61%2%2%1,810
Evangelical Protestant58%39%2%1%5,525
Historically Black Protestant33%65%1%1%1,189
Jehovah's Witness60%36%2%2%216
Jewish30%64%5%< 1%121
Mainline Protestant39%59%2%1%1,894
Mormon64%33%2%< 1%513
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")29%65%3%3%606
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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%34%31%21%5,906
Right or wrong depends on the situation20%33%27%20%5,773
Neither/both equally13%33%30%24%222
Don't know15%19%24%43%135
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong7%11%30%37%14%1%5,906
Right or wrong depends on the situation12%13%27%31%14%2%5,773
Neither/both equally10%11%25%34%18%1%222
Don't know12%6%16%30%31%6%135
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Gender composition among adults who read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMenWomenSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong46%54%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation38%62%5,903
Neither/both equally52%48%231
Don't know37%63%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong70%12%2%12%4%5,955
Right or wrong depends on the situation50%23%3%19%5%5,821
Neither/both equally61%12%< 1%22%5%217
Don't know45%16%1%33%5%134
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Immigrant status among adults who read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong11%7%82%6,011
Right or wrong depends on the situation18%9%73%5,799
Neither/both equally18%5%77%221
Don't know29%11%60%135
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong31%21%31%16%5,239
Right or wrong depends on the situation48%21%20%11%5,057
Neither/both equally41%16%33%10%177
Don't know56%25%12%7%100
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong37%35%18%10%6,027
Right or wrong depends on the situation48%32%12%8%5,870
Neither/both equally40%34%13%13%228
Don't know75%17%6%2%137
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Marital status among adults who read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong63%3%12%7%15%6,034
Right or wrong depends on the situation44%6%16%10%24%5,867
Neither/both equally45%2%17%11%25%226
Don't know42%4%14%19%21%136
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong32%68%6,032
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%70%5,879
Neither/both equally24%76%230
Don't know29%71%138
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong93%5%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation86%11%1%1%1%1%5,903
Neither/both equally87%8%< 1%2%< 1%2%231
Don't know78%14%2%4%1%1%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong92%6%1%1%1%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation84%12%2%2%1%5,903
Neither/both equally87%6%3%3%1%231
Don't know88%7%< 1%1%3%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong77%17%5%< 1%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation64%25%11%1%5,903
Neither/both equally70%18%12%1%231
Don't know69%18%12%1%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong92%6%< 1%1%< 1%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation86%10%1%2%< 1%5,903
Neither/both equally88%8%< 1%2%1%231
Don't know93%2%< 1%1%4%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong62%13%8%16%1%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation52%14%8%25%1%5,903
Neither/both equally55%11%5%28%2%231
Don't know53%15%5%25%2%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong63%5%2%27%2%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation64%7%2%26%2%5,903
Neither/both equally70%5%2%21%3%231
Don't know82%3%3%8%5%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong87%7%3%2%1%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation80%11%4%5%1%5,903
Neither/both equally89%5%1%3%2%231
Don't know71%12%9%3%5%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong56%15%8%18%2%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation54%15%9%21%2%5,903
Neither/both equally65%13%4%14%4%231
Don't know55%12%9%12%12%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong75%4%17%2%2%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation51%8%34%4%2%5,903
Neither/both equally55%5%24%3%13%231
Don't know53%4%30%4%10%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong60%27%5%4%4%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation50%29%4%11%6%5,903
Neither/both equally40%27%12%8%12%231
Don't know59%16%11%9%5%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong86%7%8%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation88%7%5%5,903
Neither/both equally83%8%9%231
Don't know84%10%7%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong79%13%7%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation73%20%7%5,903
Neither/both equally76%15%9%231
Don't know68%20%12%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong60%16%24%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation32%20%48%5,903
Neither/both equally42%29%28%231
Don't know25%33%41%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong64%21%8%6%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation38%34%22%7%5,903
Neither/both equally46%21%15%18%231
Don't know42%14%24%20%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong69%25%2%3%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation41%52%3%4%5,903
Neither/both equally53%28%11%8%231
Don't know39%42%9%10%140
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 government aid to the poor among adults who read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong60%34%4%2%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation38%56%4%2%5,903
Neither/both equally43%38%17%3%231
Don't know36%42%4%18%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong23%73%4%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation41%54%5%5,903
Neither/both equally24%65%12%231
Don't know24%54%22%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong26%65%5%4%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation50%41%5%4%5,903
Neither/both equally32%52%10%5%231
Don't know33%51%2%14%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong18%75%7%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation40%51%9%5,903
Neither/both equally26%60%15%231
Don't know23%59%18%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong52%42%3%3%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation37%56%2%4%5,903
Neither/both equally38%43%15%4%231
Don't know33%31%2%34%140
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 read scripture at least once a week by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 wrong7%21%2%66%5%6,062
Right or wrong depends on the situation16%31%4%44%6%5,903
Neither/both equally10%17%6%51%17%231
Don't know12%14%9%35%30%140
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.