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How would you describe the country’s economic situation? Would you say that it i
Do you think that the country’s current economic situation is better than, the s
How would you describe your overall economic situation? Would you say that it is
Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from
Have you attended a city, town, municipal or metropolitan council meeting in the
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official o
Would you say that the services the municipality is providing to the people are…
In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your communit
Meetings of any religious organization? Do you attend them…
Meetings of a parent/teacher association at school? Do you attend them….
Meetings of a community improvement committee or association? Do you attend them
Meetings of an association of professionals, trades people, business people, or
Meetings of a labor union? Do you attend them…
Meetings of a political party or political organization? Do you attend them…
Changing the subject, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you
Now, speaking of the people from here, would you say that people in this communi
How much do you trust people that you meet for the first time?
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you c
Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: - inde
Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: Curios
Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: obedie
Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: consid
According to the meaning that the terms "left" and "right" have for you, and thi
To what degree do you agree that the government of the United States provide soc
Would you say that the people who come to live here from other countries do the
And now thinking about the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstrat
Now changing the subject, have you been a victim of any type of crime in the pas
In order to apprehend criminals do you think that the police should always respe
Speaking of the neighborhood where you live, and thinking of the possibility of
o what extent do you think the courts in the United States guarantee a fair tria
To what extent do you respect the political institutions of the United States?
To what extent do you think that citizens’ basic rights are well protected by th
To what extent do you feel proud of living under the political system of the Uni
To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of the
To what extent do you trust the justice system?
To what extent do you trust the Armed Forces?
To what extent do you trust the Congress?
To what extent do you trust the government in Washington?
To what extent do you trust the police?
o what extent do you trust the political parties?
To what extent do you trust the President?
To what extent do you trust the Supreme Court?
To what extent do you trust the local, municipal or metro government?
To what extent are you proud of being an American?
To what extent do you trust the mass media?
To what extent do you trust elections?
To what extent would you say the administration in Washington fights poverty?
To what extent would you say the administration in Washington promotes and prote
To what extent would you say the current administration in Washington fights gov
To what extent would you say the current administration in Washington improves c
To what extent would you say the current administration in Washinton fights unem
Thinking of political parties in general, to what extent do American political p
How often do political parties listen to the average person?
How much do the members in Congress waste time discussing and debating?
Speaking in general of the current administration in Washington, how would you r
Thinking of members of Congress as a whole, without considering the political pa
It is necessary for the progress of this country that our Presidents limit the v
When the Congress hinders the work of our government, our Presidents ministers s
When the Supreme Court hinders the work of our government, it should not be paid
The people should govern directly and not through elected representatives.
In today’s world there is a struggle between good and evil, and people must choo
Once the people decide what is right, we must prevent opposition from a minority
Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the interests of the
Those who govern this country are really interested in what people like me think
I feel that I understand the most important political issues of this country.
Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government.
Despite our differences, we Americans have many things that unite us as a countr
Democracy can exist without political parties.
Since not everyone has equal abilities, the country as a whole suffers when the
To curb terrorism, how strongly would you agree or disagree to requiring that al
The United States government, instead of the private sector, should own the most
The United States government, more than individuals, is the most responsible for
The United States government, more than the private sector, has the primarily re
The United States government should implement firm policies to reduce income ine
In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied o
In your opinion, is the United States very democratic, somewhat democratic, not
Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disa
Of people participating in an organization or group to try to solve community pr
Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. How much do
Of people participating in a group working to violently overthrow an elected gov
Of people taking the law into their own hands when the government does not punis
There are people who only say bad things about the American form of government,
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed to conduct
Still thinking of those who only say bad things about the American form of gover
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people appearing on television
And now, changing the topic and thinking of homosexuals, how strongly do you app
With which of the following statements do you agree with the most:
Has a police officer ask you for a bribe during the past year?
During the past year did any government employee ask you for a bribe?
During the past year did you have any official dealings with the town/city/munic
During the past year, to process any kind of document (like a permit, for exampl
Are you currently employed?
At your workplace, have you been asked to pay a bribe in the past year?
During the past year, have you had any dealings with the courts?
Did you have to pay a bribe to the courts within the past year?
Have you used any public health services during the past year?
In order to receive attention in a hospital or a clinic during the past year, di
Have you had a child in school during the past year?
Have you had to pay a bribe at school during the past year?
Do you think given the way things are, sometimes paying a bribe is justified?
Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among
Did you vote in the last presidential election of 2004?
Who did you vote for in the last presidential election?
Generally speaking, men are better political leaders than women. How much do you
Regardless of whether you have already voted or not, if the Democratic primary e
How worried are you that there will be a severe economic recession in this count
How worried are you that you or someone in your household will lose or not be ab
How worried are you that you or someone in your family will become a victim of t
How worried are you that there will be terrorist attacks in this country in the
How often do you discuss politics with other people?
The salary that you receive and  your total family income
And now to finish up, for statistical purposes, how many years of education have
Number of years of education
How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently
Parent or guardian of child under 18
Parent or guardian - number of children under 18
Parent or guardian - live with how many
Birth year
Gender
Race
Race - other
Education
Marital Status
Ideology
Church attendance
Religious preference
Religion - Protestant
Religion - Other Christian
Religion - Other
Level of interest in politics/current events
Family income
Voter Registration Status
State of Residence
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