Do you believe that a 1-month state lockdown due to COVID-19 should or should not be considered a violation of constitutional rights?

Do you believe that a 1‑month state lockdown due to COVID-19 should or should not be considered a violation of constitutional rights? Published on October 30, 2020 → Survey conducted on October 30, 2020 on 12764 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

This should be considered a violation of constitutional rights

27%

This should not be considered a violation of constitutional rights

60%

Don’t know

14%

This should be considered a violation of constitutional rights

27%

This should not be considered a violation of constitutional rights

60%

Don’t know

14%

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Under the U.S. Constitution, the president has the power to pardon any person convicted of a federal crime. Do you think the Constitution should be amended to limit the president’s ability to grant pardons?

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