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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Georgia by religious group
% of adults in Georgia who say government aid to the poor…
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Religious tradition
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evangelical Protestant
56%
38%
5%
2%
364
Historically Black Protestant
34%
62%
2%
2%
158
Mainline Protestant
48%
46%
2%
3%
146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
40%
52%
5%
4%
151
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.
Age distribution among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Does more harm than good
19%
34%
30%
17%
449
Does more good than harm
29%
38%
21%
13%
442
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Does more harm than good
10%
14%
29%
35%
11%
< 1%
449
Does more good than harm
22%
13%
31%
25%
8%
1%
442
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Does more harm than good
51%
49%
460
Does more good than harm
44%
56%
449
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Does more harm than good
71%
20%
1%
5%
3%
452
Does more good than harm
46%
38%
1%
10%
5%
447
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Does more harm than good
6%
5%
89%
457
Does more good than harm
10%
7%
84%
440
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Does more harm than good
27%
20%
32%
22%
413
Does more good than harm
40%
22%
22%
16%
403
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Does more harm than good
41%
30%
17%
12%
459
Does more good than harm
44%
31%
13%
12%
443
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Does more harm than good
60%
3%
11%
6%
20%
457
Does more good than harm
40%
7%
17%
6%
31%
448
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Does more harm than good
34%
66%
458
Does more good than harm
29%
71%
447
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Belief in God among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Does more harm than good
78%
13%
4%
< 1%
3%
1%
460
Does more good than harm
71%
15%
4%
< 1%
8%
1%
449
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
71%
18%
6%
4%
< 1%
460
Does more good than harm
59%
22%
9%
10%
< 1%
449
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
44%
34%
22%
< 1%
460
Does more good than harm
41%
35%
23%
1%
449
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
66%
16%
4%
13%
1%
460
Does more good than harm
63%
13%
4%
19%
< 1%
449
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
34%
12%
11%
42%
< 1%
460
Does more good than harm
29%
12%
7%
52%
< 1%
449
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
44%
7%
2%
44%
3%
460
Does more good than harm
46%
11%
5%
37%
1%
449
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
68%
13%
6%
10%
2%
460
Does more good than harm
62%
16%
11%
10%
1%
449
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
44%
14%
10%
31%
1%
460
Does more good than harm
47%
18%
11%
22%
2%
449
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
49%
6%
38%
5%
2%
460
Does more good than harm
41%
10%
37%
10%
2%
449
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
50%
49%
1%
< 1%
460
Does more good than harm
27%
71%
1%
< 1%
449
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
52%
12%
7%
29%
< 1%
460
Does more good than harm
46%
13%
7%
34%
< 1%
449
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
42%
30%
3%
18%
6%
460
Does more good than harm
41%
26%
2%
27%
4%
449
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
83%
12%
5%
460
Does more good than harm
75%
20%
5%
449
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 in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
73%
19%
8%
460
Does more good than harm
63%
33%
5%
449
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.
Party affiliation among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Does more harm than good
62%
13%
25%
460
Does more good than harm
22%
19%
59%
449
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Political ideology among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
58%
30%
10%
2%
460
Does more good than harm
27%
36%
29%
8%
449
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Views about size of government among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
76%
21%
2%
2%
460
Does more good than harm
27%
66%
3%
5%
449
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Views about abortion among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
39%
58%
3%
460
Does more good than harm
57%
39%
4%
449
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
49%
44%
4%
3%
460
Does more good than harm
60%
33%
3%
4%
449
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Does more harm than good
37%
57%
6%
460
Does more good than harm
52%
40%
7%
449
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
51%
45%
1%
3%
460
Does more good than harm
27%
71%
2%
1%
449
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Views about human evolution among adults in Georgia by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in Georgia who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
20%
29%
3%
45%
4%
460
Does more good than harm
32%
25%
3%
36%
4%
449
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