Results from the 2008 Constitution Today Student Vote
Held from October 30th - November 4th

 

1. Who would you vote for in the 2008 presidential race?

  • Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joseph Biden - 89.6%
  • Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin - 7.4%
  • Other - 3%
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2. Should people be allowed to purchase assault weapons, like machine guns?

  • No - 87.8%
  • Yes - 12.2%
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3. Should the government be allowed to sentence someone to death for the most horrible crimes?

  • No, sentencing people to death is wrong, no matter what they did. - 52%
  • Yes, the death penalty is the only possible justice for the most horrible crimes. - 48%
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4. Should schools have the right to punish a student for behavior that happens outside of school?

  • No, because if it happens outside of school, it is none of the school’s business. - 71.1%
  • Yes, because the school plays an important role in the lives of students, even outside of school. - 29.8%
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5. Should police officers be allowed to search your personal belongings on the subway?

  • Yes, subway searches keep us safe from terrorism. - 56.3%
  • No, subway searches are a violation of my privacy. - 43.7%
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6. Should public schools teach Intelligent Design along with Evolution?

  • Schools should decide if they want to teach Intelligent Design when they teach Evolution. - 52.8%
  • Yes, schools should be required to teach both Intelligent Design and Evolution. - 27.7%
  • No, schools should only be allowed to teach Evolution. - 19.5%
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7. Should colleges be allowed to consider race when they choose which students to accept?

  • No, selecting students by race is always wrong. - 86%
  • Yes, schools should be allowed to create a racially diverse student body. - 14%
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8. Are you a:

  • Student - 93.7%
  • Teacher - 4.8%
  • Other - 1.5%
  

9. What borough do you live in?

  • Queens - 73.4%
  • Bronx - 19.5%
  • Brooklyn - 4.1%
  • Manhattan - 1.5%
  • Other - 1.5%
  • Staten Island - 0%
  

10. Are you:

  • Female - 52%
  • Male - 48%