| Characteristic | Morally acceptable | Morally wrong | Depends on situation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 42% | 45% | 11% |
| 2002 | 38% | 53% | 8% |
| 2003 | 37% | 53% | 9% |
| 2004 | 40% | 50% | 8% |
| 2005 | 40% | 51% | 8% |
| 2006 | 43% | 44% | 11% |
| 2007 | 40% | 51% | 7% |
| 2008 | 40% | 48% | 10% |
| 2009 | 36% | 56% | 6% |
| 2010 | 38% | 50% | 9% |
| 2011 | 39% | 51% | 7% |
| 2012 | 38% | 51% | 9% |
| 2013 | 42% | 49% | 8% |
| 2014 | 42% | 48% | 8% |
| 2015 | 45% | 45% | 8% |
| 2016 | 43% | 47% | 9% |
| 2017 | 43% | 49% | 7% |
| 2018 | 43% | 48% | 7% |
| 2019 | 42% | 50% | 6% |
| 2020 | 44% | 47% | 9% |
| 2021 | 47% | 46% | 6% |
| 2022 | 52% | 38% | 9% |
| 2023 | 52% | 41% | 6% |
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Release date
April 2024
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Region
United States
Survey time period
2001 to 2023
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
The source does not provide an exact number of respondents.
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