Drug Legalization, Opinion of - Measurement Concept
Does respondent favor or oppose the legalization of drugs?27 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
GRASS from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel CombinedDo you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1623 | 33.1 |
1) Should | 1386 | 28.3 |
2) Should not | 1625 | 33.2 |
8) Don't know | 260 | 5.3 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.1 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1169 | 32.8 |
1) Should | 859 | 24.1 |
2) Should not | 1332 | 37.4 |
8) Don't know | 196 | 5.5 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.1 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 292 | 33.3 |
2) Should not | 510 | 58.2 |
8) Don't know | 73 | 8.3 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1936 | |
Total | 876 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 672 | 33.8 |
2) Should not | 1156 | 58.1 |
8) Don't know | 161 | 8.1 |
Missing | 2521 | |
Total | 1989 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Agree/Disagree: Individuals in possession of small amounts of illegal drugs should be fined rather than sent to jail. (10)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) Refused/Don't know | 35 | 4.7 |
0) Disagree | 195 | 26.0 |
1) Agree | 520 | 69.3 |
Missing | 17793 | |
Total | 750 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 17898 |
Variables: | 770 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Agree/Disagree: People in possession of small amounts of marijuana should be fined rather than sent to jail. (05)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 37 | 5.7 |
0) Disagree | 167 | 25.6 |
1) Agree | 448 | 68.7 |
Missing | 17891 | |
Total | 652 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 17898 |
Variables: | 770 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Agree/Disagree: The possession of small amounts of marijuana should not be treated as a criminal offense. (95, 03)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 59 | 4.5 |
0) Disagree | 741 | 57.0 |
1) Agree | 500 | 38.5 |
Missing | 17243 | |
Total | 1300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 17898 |
Variables: | 770 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
For/Against: What about making marijuana legally available for medical purposes? (97, 03, 10)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 118 | 5.8 |
0) Against | 738 | 36.0 |
1) For | 1195 | 58.3 |
Missing | 16492 | |
Total | 2051 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 17898 |
Variables: | 770 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 597 | 31.5 |
2) Should not | 1183 | 62.4 |
8) Don't know | 111 | 5.9 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.3 |
Missing | 921 | |
Total | 1896 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 306 | 33.6 |
2) Should not | 545 | 59.8 |
8) Don't know | 61 | 6.7 |
Missing | 1853 | |
Total | 912 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 146 | 16.2 |
2) Should not | 721 | 80.2 |
8) Don't know | 27 | 3.0 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.6 |
Missing | 473 | |
Total | 899 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 492 | 25.6 |
2) Should not | 1332 | 69.2 |
8) Don't know | 99 | 5.1 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.1 |
Missing | 979 | |
Total | 1925 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 171 | 17.2 |
2) Should not | 784 | 78.6 |
8) Don't know | 38 | 3.8 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 484 | |
Total | 997 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 182 | 17.9 |
2) Should not | 790 | 77.7 |
8) Don't know | 40 | 3.9 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.5 |
Missing | 500 | |
Total | 1017 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Many believe that crime is one of America's greatest contemporary problems. How important do you think each of the following is to solving this problem? Is it very important, important, somewhat important, or not important? Legalize drugs
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very important | 150 | 9.1 |
2) Important | 115 | 6.9 |
3) Somewhat important | 205 | 12.4 |
4) Not important | 1187 | 71.6 |
Missing | 390 | |
Total | 1657 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2047 |
Variables: | 497 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 525 | 27.5 |
2) Should not | 1263 | 66.1 |
8) Don't know | 117 | 6.1 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.3 |
Missing | 921 | |
Total | 1911 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Some people say it should be legal for Americans to buy prescription drugs from Canada, Europe, and other industrialized countries because they're less expensive. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it should be illegal because imported drugs may be less safe and effective. What do you think - should it be legal or illegal for Americans to buy prescription drugs from Canada, Europe, and other industrialized countries?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Legal | 777 | 68.8 |
2) Illegal | 327 | 29.0 |
8) DK/No opinion | 25 | 2.2 |
Missing | 286 | |
Total | 1129 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 1281 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 416 | 27.8 |
2) Should not | 1031 | 68.8 |
8) Don't know | 50 | 3.3 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 364 | 24.8 |
2) Should not | 1056 | 71.9 |
8) Don't know | 45 | 3.1 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Agree/Disagree: Individuals in possession of small amounts of illegal drugs should be fined rather than sent to jail.
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) Refused/Don't know | 35 | 4.7 |
0) Disagree | 195 | 26.0 |
1) Agree | 520 | 69.3 |
Total | 750 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 750 |
Variables: | 142 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
For/Against: What about making marijuana legally available for medical purposes?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-1) RF/DK | 40 | 5.3 |
0) Against | 260 | 34.7 |
1) For | 450 | 60.0 |
Total | 750 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 750 |
Variables: | 142 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
ASKED ON BOTH FORMS: Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 447 | 29.2 |
2) Should not | 1017 | 66.4 |
8) Don't know | 45 | 2.9 |
9) No answer | 23 | 1.5 |
Total | 1532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 1532 |
Variables: | 413 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
ONLY ASKED ON FORM 2: Some people think the use of marijuana should be made legal. Other people think marijuana use should not be made legal. Which do you favor?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Make use legal | 242 | 31.4 |
2) Don't make use legal | 501 | 65.0 |
8) Don't know | 27 | 3.5 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 761 | |
Total | 771 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 1532 |
Variables: | 413 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Should | 457 | 22.7 |
2) Should not | 1450 | 72.1 |
8) Don't know | 93 | 4.6 |
9) No answer | 11 | 0.5 |
Missing | 981 | |
Total | 2011 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements. - The use of marijuana should be legalized.
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Refused | 567 | 2.6 |
1) Strongly Agree | 6047 | 27.7 |
2) Agree with Reservations | 6596 | 30.2 |
3) Disagree with Reservations | 3481 | 15.9 |
4) Strongly Disagree | 5160 | 23.6 |
Total | 21851 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1975 |
Cases: | 21851 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Graduate Students |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Should | 234 | 22.1 |
2) Should not | 770 | 72.8 |
8) Don't know | 52 | 4.9 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 549 | |
Total | 1057 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements: -- The use of marijuana should be legalized.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 4725 | 19.5 |
2) Agree with reservations | 7389 | 30.5 |
3) Disagree with reservations | 5177 | 21.4 |
4) Strongly disagree | 6929 | 28.6 |
Missing | 787 | |
Total | 24220 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1975 |
Cases: | 25262 |
Variables: | 315 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. college and university faculty |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |