Pew research analyse result

Instruction

You have already taken the quiz as part of the lesson this week; now, tell the class about your results and what they mean. What is your ideological placement? Then, analyze why you believe the results or do not believe the results. Do these results reflect your voting record? Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside scholarly source.

Quiz Results

Critical of many major institutions and government, Market Skeptic Republicans mostly identify with, or lean toward, the GOP. They stand out from other Republican-oriented groups in their negative views of the economic system: An overwhelming majority say it “unfairly favors powerful interests.” Most also say businesses make too much profit, and they are the most likely Republican-leaning group to want to raise taxes on corporations (55%). They are similar to other GOP-leaning groups in their skepticism about the social safety net.

Compare your answers with results from our national survey:

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

You answered: The economic system in this country unfairly favors powerful interests

94%

65%

You answered: Business corporations make too much profit

89%

59%

FOREIGN POLICY

You answered: We should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home

72%

47%

You answered: Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace

42%

61%

You answered: In foreign policy, the U.S. should take into account the interests of its allies even if it means making compromises with them

49%

59%

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE

You answered: Government often does a better job than people give it credit for

29%

40%

You answered: Government regulation of business is necessary to protect the public interest

41%

50%

SOCIAL SAFETY NET

You answered: Poor people have hard lives because government benefits don't go far enough to help them live decently

14%

53%

You answered: The government should do more to help needy Americans, even if it means going deeper into debt

32%

50%

IDEOLOGICAL PLACEMENT

Distribution of Market Skeptic Republicans and the overall public on a 10-item scale of political values. Learn more about the scale.

Market Skeptic Republicans make up 12% of the population.

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SOCIAL VALUES, RACE, AND IMMIGRATION

You answered: Homosexuality should be accepted by society

62%

70%

You answered: There are still significant obstacles that make it harder for women to get ahead than men

40%

55%

You answered: Our country needs to continue making changes to give black people equal rights with white people

32%

61%

You answered: Racial discrimination is the main reason why many black people can't get ahead these days

12%

41%

You answered: Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents

29%

65%

ENVIRONMENT

You answered: Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

57%

59%

PERSONAL EFFICACY

You answered: Most people who want to get ahead can make it if they're willing to work hard

65%

61%