MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 4 bars.
The Margin of Error for this Graphic is +/- 2.83%
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 17 to 32.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a Democrats, Republicans, independents, other, or not sure. Those who responded that they are independents or "other" were then asked if they lean toward either the Democrats or Republicans. If they indicated that they lean toward one party or the other, they are considered Democrats or Republicans for the purposes of this figure. Only "pure" independents or members of a third party who indicate that they have no preference for Democrats vis-a-vis Republicans are considered independents. Respondents who answered that they are "not sure" for either of the two aforementioned questions are not incorporated into this figure.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 6 to 38.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 9 to 38.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 4 to 49.
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and 4 corresponding to "in the middle." For the purposes of this table, respondents who placed themselves at or between points 1 and 3 on the scale are considered "liberal," respondents who placed themselves at point 4 on the scale are considered "moderate," and respondents who placed themselves at or between points 5 and 7 on the scale are considered conservative.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 8 to 43.
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is extremely liberal, 7 is extremely conservative, and 4 is exactly in the middle, where would you place yourself?" The placements are further classified such that 1 is extremely liberal, 2 is very liberal, 3 is somewhat liberal, 4 is moderate, 5 is somewhat conservative, 6 is very conservative, and 7 is extremely conservative.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 10 to 42.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
The ideology measure is based on respondent self-placement in response to the following question: "On a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 is extremely liberal, 7 is extremely conservative, and 4 is exactly in the middle, where would you place yourself?" The placements are further classified such that 1 is extremely liberal, 2 is very liberal, 3 is somewhat liberal, 4 is moderate, 5 is somewhat conservative, 6 is very conservative, and 7 is extremely conservative.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 3 to 53.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Tea Party identification is based on the following question, also asked in the survey: "Suppose the Tea Party movement organized itself as a political party. When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate from your district, or the Tea Party candidate from your district?" Those who responded "Republican candidate" are considered Republicans (non-Tea Party movement) and those who responded "Tea Party candidate" are considered Tea Party Republicans.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 11 to 41.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Race is calculated according to the race variable.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 11 to 40.
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 2 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 17 to 36.
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Community is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 14 to 35.
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 4 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 9 to 38.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?"
Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 6 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 6 to 41.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 4 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 6 to 51.
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MoreRespondents were asked, "What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana possession?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.
Legalization of Marijuana (February 2017)
Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Percentage. Data ranges from 8 to 42.
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