If there is a difference between what the law says you should do, and what a president says you should do, which are you more likely to follow?

Conducted

October 7, 2020

5882 US adults surveyed

Conducted October 7, 2020

YouGov surveyed 5882 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

I'm more likely to follow the law

77%

I'm more likely to follow what the president says

Don't know

15%

If there is a difference between what the law says you should do, and what a president says you should do, which are you more likely to follow?

Conducted October 7, 2020

YouGov surveyed 5882 US adults

I'm more likely to follow the law

77%

I'm more likely to follow what the president says

Don't know

15%

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