Age distribution among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
37%
41%
17%
5%
1,141
2007
38%
44%
14%
4%
1,109
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
19%
29%
30%
19%
3%
< 1%
1,141
2007
< 1%
26%
42%
26%
5%
1%
1,109
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
49%
51%
1,154
2007
53%
47%
1,119
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Racial and ethnic composition among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
64%
11%
3%
18%
5%
1,144
2007
67%
12%
1%
15%
5%
1,111
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
12%
11%
77%
1,141
2007
11%
8%
80%
1,111
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
42%
24%
21%
13%
1,059
2007
39%
27%
24%
10%
1,011
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
44%
35%
15%
7%
1,148
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Parent of children under 18 among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
34%
66%
1,151
2007
43%
57%
1,119
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Belief in God among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
45%
29%
8%
1%
14%
3%
1,154
2007
60%
24%
5%
< 1%
7%
3%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
28%
38%
15%
18%
1%
1,154
2007
34%
37%
16%
12%
1%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
12%
38%
50%
< 1%
1,154
2007
14%
38%
47%
< 1%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
39%
15%
10%
35%
< 1%
1,154
2007
43%
20%
9%
27%
1%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
8%
7%
7%
78%
< 1%
1,154
2007
9%
6%
6%
78%
1%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
29%
10%
6%
55%
< 1%
1,154
2007
30%
6%
5%
58%
1%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
19%
12%
22%
1%
1,154
2007
38%
20%
14%
27%
1%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
17%
14%
23%
1%
1,154
2007
37%
14%
15%
32%
2%
1,119
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 absolute standards for right and wrong among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
21%
78%
1%
1%
1,154
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
17%
10%
9%
64%
< 1%
1,154
2007
16%
9%
9%
65%
1%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
17%
22%
1%
51%
9%
1,154
2007
23%
25%
1%
41%
10%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
62%
30%
8%
1,154
2007
68%
23%
9%
1,119
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Belief in Hell among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
44%
7%
1,154
2007
53%
37%
11%
1,119
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Party affiliation among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
27%
23%
49%
1,154
2007
23%
21%
56%
1,119
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Political ideology among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
25%
38%
30%
6%
1,154
2007
24%
39%
31%
6%
1,119
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
48%
2%
4%
1,154
2007
31%
61%
4%
4%
1,119
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Views about government aid to the poor among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
40%
54%
5%
1%
1,154
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Views about abortion among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
68%
28%
4%
1,154
2007
66%
30%
4%
1,119
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Views about homosexuality among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
81%
13%
4%
2%
1,154
2007
68%
23%
5%
4%
1,119
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Views about same-sex marriage among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
75%
20%
6%
1,154
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Views about environmental regulation among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
35%
62%
1%
1%
1,154
2007
29%
67%
2%
3%
1,119
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Views about human evolution among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are living with a partner 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
2014
47%
25%
4%
22%
3%
1,154
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