Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201458%37%4%2%12,206
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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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by religious group

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…

Religious traditionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%37%3%1%2,385
Evangelical Protestant66%29%3%2%4,563
Historically Black Protestant32%61%6%2%585
Jehovah's Witness27%62%6%4%140
Jewish43%53%1%3%188
Mainline Protestant61%34%4%2%2,013
Mormon73%23%3%1%382
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")47%48%4%1%1,520
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are ages…

Views about government aid to the poor18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Does more harm than good13%35%32%21%7,070
Does more good than harm19%35%28%18%4,222
Neither/both equally12%40%26%22%416
Don't know9%30%28%32%217
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Views about government aid to the poorYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Does more harm than good8%11%29%38%14%1%7,070
Does more good than harm11%15%29%34%11%1%4,222
Neither/both equally6%11%36%33%13%1%416
Don't know6%9%24%35%22%3%217
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Views about government aid to the poorMenWomenSample size
Does more harm than good55%45%7,230
Does more good than harm46%54%4,319
Neither/both equally49%51%429
Don't know51%49%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who identify as…

Views about government aid to the poorWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Does more harm than good81%5%2%9%3%7,088
Does more good than harm60%17%3%16%4%4,274
Neither/both equally68%15%1%12%4%419
Don't know70%11%3%11%5%213
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Views about government aid to the poorImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Does more harm than good9%7%83%7,170
Does more good than harm16%10%75%4,261
Neither/both equally14%8%79%425
Don't know9%12%79%221
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who have a household income of…

Views about government aid to the poorLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Does more harm than good23%21%34%23%6,280
Does more good than harm40%19%24%16%3,829
Neither/both equally35%21%28%16%363
Don't know42%18%28%12%160
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who have completed…

Views about government aid to the poorHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Does more harm than good38%34%19%9%7,191
Does more good than harm40%32%17%11%4,290
Neither/both equally30%44%14%12%427
Don't know50%21%20%9%224
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Views about government aid to the poorMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Does more harm than good64%4%11%6%15%7,195
Does more good than harm50%7%14%6%23%4,298
Neither/both equally56%5%14%9%17%428
Don't know54%3%11%15%17%226
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Views about government aid to the poorParentsNon-parentsSample size
Does more harm than good31%69%7,198
Does more good than harm31%69%4,301
Neither/both equally32%68%425
Don't know22%78%227
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say they…

Views about government aid to the poorBelieve 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
Does more harm than good79%14%3%1%3%1%7,230
Does more good than harm71%16%4%1%7%1%4,319
Neither/both equally82%10%1%1%2%4%429
Don't know77%11%5%1%4%2%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say religion is…

Views about government aid to the poorVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good70%19%6%5%< 1%7,230
Does more good than harm63%21%8%8%< 1%4,319
Neither/both equally73%16%4%5%2%429
Don't know69%18%5%4%5%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who attend religious services…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good52%29%19%< 1%7,230
Does more good than harm45%30%24%< 1%4,319
Neither/both equally51%29%19%1%429
Don't know53%22%21%4%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who pray…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good69%14%4%12%1%7,230
Does more good than harm65%14%4%17%1%4,319
Neither/both equally78%9%3%9%1%429
Don't know70%10%5%10%5%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who attend prayer group…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good37%11%9%43%1%7,230
Does more good than harm32%10%9%48%< 1%4,319
Neither/both equally42%9%11%37%1%429
Don't know40%6%4%45%5%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who meditate…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good44%7%3%44%2%7,230
Does more good than harm47%9%4%39%2%4,319
Neither/both equally55%3%4%35%3%429
Don't know48%4%3%39%6%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good70%12%7%10%1%7,230
Does more good than harm65%13%8%12%1%4,319
Neither/both equally76%10%6%6%2%429
Don't know67%11%5%15%2%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good47%16%11%24%2%7,230
Does more good than harm47%16%12%23%1%4,319
Neither/both equally52%13%11%20%3%429
Don't know54%8%9%22%7%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about government aid to the poorReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good54%6%34%5%2%7,230
Does more good than harm45%10%35%8%2%4,319
Neither/both equally53%7%30%4%7%429
Don't know49%5%30%4%12%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who read scripture…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good52%10%7%31%1%7,230
Does more good than harm46%11%8%35%1%4,319
Neither/both equally60%7%5%25%2%429
Don't know50%4%7%38%1%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…

Views about government aid to the poorWord 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
Does more harm than good45%30%3%17%5%7,230
Does more good than harm38%28%2%26%6%4,319
Neither/both equally37%25%12%16%10%429
Don't know37%23%9%17%14%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who …in heaven

Views about government aid to the poorBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Does more harm than good81%11%7%7,230
Does more good than harm76%18%6%4,319
Neither/both equally78%11%11%429
Don't know73%12%15%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who …in hell

Views about government aid to the poorBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Does more harm than good73%20%7%7,230
Does more good than harm63%30%7%4,319
Neither/both equally64%20%15%429
Don't know62%20%18%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who identify as…

Views about government aid to the poorRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Does more harm than good70%14%16%7,230
Does more good than harm29%19%53%4,319
Neither/both equally45%26%29%429
Don't know41%32%27%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Views about government aid to the poorConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good66%22%8%5%7,230
Does more good than harm32%36%24%7%4,319
Neither/both equally49%29%11%10%429
Don't know40%24%12%25%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who would rather have…

Views about government aid to the poorSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good82%15%1%2%7,230
Does more good than harm40%53%3%4%4,319
Neither/both equally60%22%9%9%429
Don't know51%22%7%20%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Views about government aid to the poorLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good32%65%3%7,230
Does more good than harm51%46%4%4,319
Neither/both equally31%58%11%429
Don't know29%56%16%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Views about government aid to the poorShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good39%53%4%3%7,230
Does more good than harm58%36%3%3%4,319
Neither/both equally35%42%16%8%429
Don't know30%45%3%22%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Views about government aid to the poorStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good28%65%7%7,230
Does more good than harm51%43%7%4,319
Neither/both equally30%51%18%429
Don't know28%53%19%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say…

Views about government aid to the poorStricter 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
Does more harm than good62%34%2%2%7,230
Does more good than harm29%66%2%2%4,319
Neither/both equally35%48%11%5%429
Don't know30%44%6%20%228
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 there are clear standards for what is right and wrong by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who say that there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say humans…

Views about government aid to the poorEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good17%24%3%53%4%7,230
Does more good than harm28%26%2%40%3%4,319
Neither/both equally13%20%4%51%11%429
Don't know17%20%8%36%19%228
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.