Public opinion on expressing faith by political leaders in the U.S. 2001-2012

Has there been too much, too little or the right amount of expressions of religious faith and prayer by political leaders?

CharacteristicToo muchToo littleRight amountDon't know/Refused
2012 38 30 25 7
2010 29 37 24 10
2008 29 36 28 7
2007 27 38 26 9
2005 26 39 27 8
2004 27 31 32 10
2003 21 41 29 9
2002 16 24 53 7
2001 12 22 60 6
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of U.S. respondentsToo muchToo littleRight amountDon't know/Refused200120022003200420052007200820102012
010203040506070
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

March 2012

Region

United States

Survey time period

2001 to 2012

Number of respondents

Approx. 1,500 interviewees in each survey

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

During the survey, this question was posed as follows: "Do you think there has been too much, too little or the right amount of expressions of religious faith and prayer by political leaders?"
Original wording of the survey question in 2002 - "Since September 11 has there been too much, too little or the right amount of expressions of religious faith and prayer by political leaders?" In 2001 the question was part of a series and bega, "As I read from a list, tell me if you think there has been too much, too little or the right amount of what I mention."

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Leading companies trust Statista:
paypal google adobe pg samsung telekom
I think of Statista as Google for researchers. Statista provides you with the information you search for right away.
Dr. Horst Stipp

Dr. Horst Stipp
EVP, Research & Innovation, Advertising Research Foundation

Statistics on " Patriotism in the U.S. "

Other statistics that may interest you Patriotism in the U.S.

National celebrations

6

Defense forces

4

Politics

6

Sport

7

Opinions on selected topics

6

Further related statistics

5

Discover Statista

Need help with using Statista for your research? Tutorials and first steps
Do you have any questions about our business solutions?

We provide you with detailed information about our Professional Account.

Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Learn more about how Statista can support your business.