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How would you describe the country’s economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
Do you think that the country’s current economic situation is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?
How would you describe your overall economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...a member of Congress
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...a local public official
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from... a Federal, State agency or public institution
Have you attended a city, town, municipal or metropolitan council meeting in the past 12 months?
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official or councilperson of the city, town, municipality or metropolitan council within the past 12 months?
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 community or in your neighborhood?
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 farmers? Do you attend them…
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 say that you are...?
Now, speaking of the people from here, would you say that people in this community are generally very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...?
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 can't be too careful in dealing with people?
Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: - independence/respect for elders
Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: Curiosity/good manners
Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: obedience/self-reliance
Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: considerate/well behaved
According to the meaning that the terms "left" and "right" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale?
To what degree do you agree that the government of the United States provide social services such as healthcare, education, housing, to foreigners who come to live or work in this country?
Would you say that the people who come to live here from other countries do the jobs that Americans do not want to do, or generally do they take jobs away from Americans?
And now thinking about the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstration or protest march?
Now changing the subject, have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?
In order to apprehend criminals do you think that the police should always respect the law or that occasionally they can skate close to the limits of the law?
Speaking of the neighborhood where you live, and thinking of the possibility of being assaulted or robbed, do you feel very safe, somewhat safe, somewhat unsafe or very unsafe?
o what extent do you think the courts in the United States guarantee a fair trial?
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 the political system of the United States?
To what extent do you feel proud of living under the political system of the United States?
To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of the United States?
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 protects democratic principles?
To what extent would you say the current administration in Washington fights government corruption?
To what extent would you say the current administration in Washington improves citizen security?
To what extent would you say the current administration in Washinton fights unemployment?
Thinking of political parties in general, to what extent do American political parties represent their voters well?
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 rate the job performance of President Bush?
Thinking of members of Congress as a whole, without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the members of Congress are performing their jobs very well, well, neither well nor poorly, poorly, or very poorly?
It is necessary for the progress of this country that our Presidents limit the voice and vote of opposition parties, how much do you agree or disagree with that view?
When the Congress hinders the work of our government, our Presidents ministers should govern without the Congress.
When the Supreme Court hinders the work of our government, it should not be paid attention to by our Presidents.
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 choose between one of the two.
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 country.
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 country.
Democracy can exist without political parties.
Since not everyone has equal abilities, the country as a whole suffers when the government tries to level things out too much.
To curb terrorism, how strongly would you agree or disagree to requiring that all citizens carry a national identity card at all times to show a police officer on request?
The United States government, instead of the private sector, should own the most important businesses and industries of the country.
The United States government, more than individuals, is the most responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people.
The United States government, more than the private sector, has the primarily responsible for creating jobs.
The United States government should implement firm policies to reduce income inequality between the rich and the poor.
In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the form of democracy in the United States?
In your opinion, is the United States very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democratic or not at all democratic?
Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in an organization or group to try to solve community problems. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in a group working to violently overthrow an elected government. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people taking the law into their own hands when the government does not punish criminals. How much do you approve or disapprove?
There are people who only say bad things about the American form of government, not just the incumbent government but the system of government. How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people’s right to vote?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed to conduct peaceful demonstrations in order to express their views?
Still thinking of those who only say bad things about the American form of government, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people appearing on television to make speeches?
And now, changing the topic and thinking of homosexuals, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
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/municipality/country government?
During the past year, to process any kind of document (like a permit, for example), did you have to pay any money in addition to that required by law?
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, did you have to pay a bribe?
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 public officials is
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 agree with that statement?
Regardless of whether you have already voted or not, if the Democratic primary election were being held today would you vote for Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?
How worried are you that there will be a severe economic recession in this country in the next 12 months?
How worried are you that you or someone in your household will lose or not be able to find a job in the next 12 months?
How worried are you that you or someone in your family will become a victim of terrorism?
How worried are you that there will be terrorist attacks in this country in the next 12 months?
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 you completed?
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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