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View of U.S. citizens on the frequency of the death sentence

 

Do you think that the death penalty often is imposed in the right amount or too little?

United States; 18 years and older; 1.013 Respondent; Gallup Organization Source: Gallup


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The statistic reflects the opinion of the surveyed U.S. citizens about the frequency of the death penalty. 49 percent of respondents believe that the death penalty is sentenced not often enough.

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Society , Justice & Legal
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Survey time period 10.01.2009 to 10.04.2009
Interview
Number of respondents 1.013
Region United States
Macroregion North-America only
Age group 18 years and older
Relevance 1
Method of interview Telephone interview
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Published by Gallup
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Release date October 2009
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Tags dead, death, death penalty, frequency, murder, murderer, punishment, United States, USA, verdict
Top tags frequency, death penalty
Markets and sectors Society, Justice & Legal
Further information The source does not provide information regarding the missing percentage points to 100 percent.

During the survey, this question was posed as follows: "In your opinion, is the death penalty imposed - [too often, about the right amount, or not often enough]?"
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