Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201427%71%1%1%19,928
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by religious group

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Buddhist23%73%4%< 1%205
Catholic25%73%1%1%3,965
Evangelical Protestant42%56%1%1%3,704
Hindu17%82%2%< 1%134
Historically Black Protestant31%68%1%< 1%1,156
Jehovah's Witness59%39%1%1%137
Jewish17%81%2%< 1%624
Mainline Protestant26%72%2%< 1%3,444
Mormon49%50%1%< 1%263
Muslim23%76%1%< 1%155
Orthodox Christian33%64%1%2%110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")18%80%1%1%5,281
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong19%38%28%15%5,348
Right or wrong depends on the situation27%35%23%15%13,796
Neither/both equally15%33%31%21%275
Don't know14%34%24%28%126
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong11%15%31%33%10%1%5,348
Right or wrong depends on the situation17%17%28%28%9%1%13,796
Neither/both equally10%13%24%38%13%1%275
Don't know8%8%31%29%19%4%126
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMenWomenSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong46%54%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%54%14,047
Neither/both equally57%43%287
Don't know53%47%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong66%13%3%14%4%5,397
Right or wrong depends on the situation64%12%5%15%4%13,893
Neither/both equally66%11%4%15%4%276
Don't know57%10%1%27%5%125
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong13%10%77%5,407
Right or wrong depends on the situation16%11%72%13,877
Neither/both equally16%9%75%279
Don't know25%9%65%122
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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%20%30%19%4,845
Right or wrong depends on the situation33%20%27%20%12,470
Neither/both equally33%23%28%16%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.

Educational distribution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong36%34%18%12%5,433
Right or wrong depends on the situation36%31%19%14%13,982
Neither/both equally28%35%17%21%285
Don't know57%21%16%7%127
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong52%6%13%6%23%5,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation43%9%13%5%29%13,994
Neither/both equally43%8%15%6%28%282
Don't know45%10%18%13%14%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong32%68%5,443
Right or wrong depends on the situation28%72%13,997
Neither/both equally21%79%284
Don't know27%73%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong71%17%4%< 1%7%1%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation51%23%7%1%15%3%14,047
Neither/both equally61%21%6%2%6%5%287
Don't know57%13%8%4%12%6%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong62%21%8%8%< 1%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation41%27%15%16%1%14,047
Neither/both equally60%18%12%9%1%287
Don't know60%17%9%12%3%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong44%32%24%< 1%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%36%38%< 1%14,047
Neither/both equally35%32%30%2%287
Don't know42%22%34%2%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong64%15%5%16%1%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation45%16%7%31%1%14,047
Neither/both equally57%15%5%19%4%287
Don't know58%17%2%18%5%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong31%11%9%49%< 1%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation17%8%8%67%< 1%14,047
Neither/both equally22%8%11%58%1%287
Don't know31%4%5%59%2%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who meditate…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong44%8%4%43%1%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation37%10%5%47%1%14,047
Neither/both equally51%6%3%37%3%287
Don't know58%6%3%28%5%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong65%14%8%12%1%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation53%17%11%19%1%14,047
Neither/both equally64%14%7%10%5%287
Don't know62%8%11%14%5%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong46%17%13%23%1%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%17%14%22%1%14,047
Neither/both equally56%13%12%14%5%287
Don't know51%11%9%20%9%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong44%10%37%7%2%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation21%14%50%13%2%14,047
Neither/both equally31%14%36%4%15%287
Don't know27%11%39%13%10%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong45%10%8%37%1%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation25%10%9%56%1%14,047
Neither/both equally39%10%6%43%2%287
Don't know41%9%5%43%2%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong35%31%3%26%6%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation20%25%2%47%7%14,047
Neither/both equally22%18%8%33%19%287
Don't know31%16%4%38%10%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong76%18%6%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation63%30%7%14,047
Neither/both equally66%21%13%287
Don't know59%27%14%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong64%29%7%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation47%45%7%14,047
Neither/both equally50%33%18%287
Don't know49%35%16%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong36%18%46%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation22%17%61%14,047
Neither/both equally19%26%55%287
Don't know21%26%53%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong36%36%21%7%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation21%37%37%5%14,047
Neither/both equally23%40%26%11%287
Don't know28%18%43%11%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong51%42%3%3%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation38%54%3%4%14,047
Neither/both equally35%35%20%9%287
Don't know37%46%10%7%130
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong42%53%4%2%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation31%65%3%1%14,047
Neither/both equally17%61%18%3%287
Don't know29%54%7%10%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong50%46%4%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation68%29%3%14,047
Neither/both equally56%31%13%287
Don't know40%37%23%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong57%37%3%3%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation77%18%3%2%14,047
Neither/both equally62%24%10%4%287
Don't know56%29%3%12%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong49%44%6%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation71%24%5%14,047
Neither/both equally56%30%14%287
Don't know56%28%16%130
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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 wrong28%27%3%39%3%5,464
Right or wrong depends on the situation45%25%4%23%2%14,047
Neither/both equally27%23%13%29%8%287
Don't know33%20%8%24%15%130
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.