Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among democrats and Democratic leaners

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201423%75%1%1%15,682
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by religious group

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Buddhist18%79%4%< 1%184
Catholic23%74%1%1%3,118
Evangelical Protestant32%65%1%1%2,307
Hindu16%84%< 1%< 1%113
Historically Black Protestant28%70%1%1%1,557
Jewish17%81%2%< 1%575
Mainline Protestant21%76%2%1%2,511
Mormon29%71%< 1%< 1%110
Muslim20%80%< 1%< 1%150
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")16%82%1%1%4,348
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong16%35%30%19%3,474
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%33%25%17%11,635
Neither/both equally13%29%34%23%204
Don't know12%28%19%41%145
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong9%13%29%35%12%1%3,474
Right or wrong depends on the situation17%16%26%30%11%1%11,635
Neither/both equally8%16%19%40%16%2%204
Don't know4%9%27%24%32%4%145
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMenWomenSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong46%54%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation44%56%11,786
Neither/both equally55%45%210
Don't know53%47%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong52%24%3%17%4%3,497
Right or wrong depends on the situation57%19%5%16%4%11,675
Neither/both equally58%15%5%18%3%204
Don't know49%14%1%35%2%147
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong16%10%74%3,501
Right or wrong depends on the situation16%13%72%11,649
Neither/both equally19%8%73%205
Don't know27%11%62%145
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong39%20%25%16%3,202
Right or wrong depends on the situation37%20%24%18%10,647
Neither/both equally40%20%26%14%164
Don't know54%24%10%12%109
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong40%33%16%11%3,517
Right or wrong depends on the situation38%30%18%14%11,752
Neither/both equally30%35%15%20%209
Don't know67%16%12%5%150
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong47%7%15%7%24%3,523
Right or wrong depends on the situation40%9%14%7%30%11,748
Neither/both equally37%12%15%7%29%207
Don't know42%5%15%20%19%150
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong30%70%3,524
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%74%11,760
Neither/both equally19%81%209
Don't know21%79%148
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong67%18%5%1%8%1%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation52%22%8%1%15%3%11,786
Neither/both equally54%22%9%3%7%5%210
Don't know63%20%7%3%6%2%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong59%22%8%10%< 1%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation43%26%14%16%1%11,786
Neither/both equally52%24%15%8%1%210
Don't know73%15%4%7%1%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong39%34%27%< 1%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%36%37%< 1%11,786
Neither/both equally34%31%35%1%210
Don't know36%34%27%3%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong61%15%5%18%1%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%16%6%31%1%11,786
Neither/both equally55%17%4%22%3%210
Don't know66%14%1%15%4%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong27%10%8%54%< 1%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation17%9%7%66%< 1%11,786
Neither/both equally21%7%9%63%< 1%210
Don't know40%4%4%48%4%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong45%8%4%42%1%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation38%10%5%45%1%11,786
Neither/both equally50%7%4%39%1%210
Don't know59%5%4%24%8%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong62%14%9%14%1%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation54%16%11%18%1%11,786
Neither/both equally58%14%7%16%4%210
Don't know59%14%6%11%10%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong45%16%12%25%2%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%17%13%23%1%11,786
Neither/both equally54%13%13%16%4%210
Don't know49%11%14%12%14%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong38%10%40%10%1%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation21%14%50%13%2%11,786
Neither/both equally25%17%45%6%7%210
Don't know32%8%31%13%15%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong40%11%9%39%1%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%10%9%55%1%11,786
Neither/both equally34%5%7%51%2%210
Don't know44%11%8%31%5%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong36%26%2%29%7%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation23%22%1%47%6%11,786
Neither/both equally22%16%5%40%17%210
Don't know40%14%6%29%12%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong75%19%5%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation63%30%7%11,786
Neither/both equally66%24%11%210
Don't know76%16%7%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong62%30%7%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation47%45%7%11,786
Neither/both equally47%36%16%210
Don't know55%28%16%152
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

Political ideology among democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong25%40%32%3%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation17%36%43%4%11,786
Neither/both equally18%36%35%12%210
Don't know32%23%30%14%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong36%56%4%4%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%62%3%4%11,786
Neither/both equally28%43%20%9%210
Don't know31%54%7%8%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong31%64%3%2%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation23%72%3%1%11,786
Neither/both equally10%70%19%2%210
Don't know35%46%5%14%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong59%37%4%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation71%26%3%11,786
Neither/both equally57%27%16%210
Don't know45%32%22%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong64%30%3%3%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation78%18%3%2%11,786
Neither/both equally69%20%10%2%210
Don't know44%38%5%14%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong56%37%7%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation71%24%5%11,786
Neither/both equally66%23%11%210
Don't know38%45%17%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong25%71%2%2%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation23%73%2%2%11,786
Neither/both equally13%74%7%6%210
Don't know27%44%4%25%152
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 wrong32%26%3%36%3%3,534
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%24%4%23%3%11,786
Neither/both equally33%24%14%25%4%210
Don't know22%14%9%24%30%152
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.