2010 = 2010

Country
40 = United States

Regions
4001 = West
4002 = Midwest
4003 = Northeast
4004 = South

Question series (for testing purposes only)
1 = X
2 = Y
8 = Skipped
9 = Not Asked

Would you prefer to take this survey in English or Spanish?
1 = English
2 = Spanish
8 = Skipped
9 = Not Asked

To begin, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are...?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

In your opinion, what is the most serious problem faced by the country?
6 = Popular protests (strikes, road blockages, work stoppages, etc.)

How would you describe the country's economic situation?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad (fair)
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Do you think that the country's current economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?
1 = Better
2 = Same
3 = Worse
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

A member of Congress
1 = Yes
2 = No
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Did they resolve your issue or request?
0 = No
1 = Yes
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Now, changing the subject. In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood? Please, tell us if you did it at least once a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year or never in last 12 month
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

On this card there is a ladder with steps numbered 0 to 10. 0 is the lowest step and represents the worst life possible for you. 10 is the highest step and represents the best life possible for you. On what step of the ladder do you feel at this moment?
0 = 0 Worst life possible
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 Best life possible
88 = DK
98 = DA

According to the meaning that the terms liberals and conservatives"have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale?
1 = 1 - Liberal
10 = 10 - Conservative
997 = Don't know
998 = Skipped
999 = Not Asked

Now, speaking of the people around where you live, would you say that they are very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...?
1 = Very trustworthy
2 = Somewhat trustworthy
3 = Not very trustworthy
4 = Untrustworthy
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

When there is high unemployment
1 = A military take-over of the state would be justified
2 = A military take-over of the state would not be justified
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to close the Congress and govern without Congress?
1 = Yes, it is justified
2 = No, it is not justified
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

How many times have you been a crime victim during the last 12 months?
99998 = Skipped
99999 = Not Asked

Thinking of that last crime of which you were a victim, from the following list, what kind of crime was it?
1 = Unarmed robbery, _no_ assault or physical threats
2 = Unarmed robbery _with_ assault or physical threats
3 = Armed robbery
4 = Assault but not robbery
5 = Rape or sexual assault
6 = Kidnapping
7 = Vandalism
8 = Burglary of your home
10 = Extortion
11 = Other
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Could you tell us in what place that last crime occurred?
1 = In your home
2 = In your neighborhood
3 = In your municipality
4 = In another municipality
5 = In another country
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

In order to catch criminals, do you believe that the authorities should always abide by the law or that occasionally they can cross the line?
1 = Should always abide by the law
2 = Occasionally can cross the line
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

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 _un_safe?
1 = Very safe
2 = Somewhat safe
3 = Somewhat unsafe
4 = Very unsafe
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

And speaking of the country in general, how much do you think that the level of crime that we have now represents a threat to our future well-being?
1 = Very much
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs?
1 = A lot
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

To what extent do you like watching television?
1 = 1 - Not at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7- A lot
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

How worried are you that there will be a violent attack by terrorists in the United States in the next 12 months?
1 = Very worried
2 = Somewhat worried
3 = A little worried
4 = Not at all worried
5 = Haven't thought much about this
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

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?
1 = 1 - Strongly disagree
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7- Strongly Agree
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way democracy works in the United States?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = Dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

In your opinion, is the United States very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democratic or not at all democratic?
1 = Very democratic
2 = Somewhat democratic
3 = Not very democratic
4 = Not at all democratic
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?
1 = 1 - Strongly Disapprove
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - Strongly Approve
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Which of the following statements do you agree with the most:
1 = For people like me it doesn't matter whether a government is democratic or non-democratic
2 = Democracy is preferable to any other form of government
3 = Under some circumstances an authoritarian government may be preferable to a democratic one
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Do you think that our country needs a government with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?
1 = Iron fist
2 = Everyone's participation
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

There are people who say that we need a strong leader who does not have to be elected by the vote of the people. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always best. What do you think?
1 = We need a strong leader who does not have to be elected
2 = Electoral democracy is the best
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

During election times, some people try to persuade others to vote for a party or candidate. How often have you tried to persuade others to vote for a party or candidate?
1 = Frequently
2 = Occasionally
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

There are people who work for parties or candidates during electoral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last presidential elections of 2008?
1 = Yes, worked
2 = Did not work
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Has a police officer asked you for a bribe in the last twelve months?
0 = No
1 = Yes
4 = Did not try or did not have contact
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is...
1 = Very common
2 = Common
3 = Uncommon
4 = Very uncommon
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Some say that our country is suffering a very serious economic crisis; others say that we are suffering a crisis but it is not very serious, while others say that there isn't any economic crisis. What do you think?
1 = We are suffering a very serious economic crisis
2 = We are suffering a crisis but it is not very serious
3 = No economic crisis
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Who is the most to blame for the current economic crisis in our country from among the following:
1 = The previous administration
2 = The current administration
3 = Ourselves, we Americans
4 = The rich people of our country
5 = The problems of democracy
6 = The rich countries
7 = The economic system of the country
8 = Never have thought about it
77 = Other
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Are you registered to vote?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Being processed
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Did you vote in the last _presidential elections_ of 2008?
1 = Voted
2 = Did not vote
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Who did you vote for in the last presidential elections of 2008?
0 = None
1 = Barack Obama, Democrat
2 = John McCain, Republican
3 = Other
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Which political party do you identify with?
1 = Democratic Party
2 = Republican Party
3 = Other
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

In recent years and thinking about election campaigns, has a candidate or someone from a political party offered you something, like a favor, food, or any other benefit or object in return for your vote or support? Has this happened often, sometimes or ne
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Never
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

And thinking of the last time this happened; did what they offered make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate or party that offered you those goods?
1 = More likely
2 = Less likely
3 = Equally likely
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Could you tell us, what is your main source of information about the country's situation?
1 = TV
2 = Newspaper (including newspapers read online)
3 = Radio
4 = Church
5 = Community center
6 = School
7 = Family members
8 = Coworkers or school colleagues
9 = Friends
10 = Neighbors
11 = Internet outlets (excluding newspapers)
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Please, could you tell us how important is religion in your life?
1 = Very important
2 = Rather important
3 = Not very important
4 = Not at all important
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

What is the total take-home _monthly_ income of this household, including income from abroad and the income of all the working adults and children?
0 = No income
1 = $1,000 or less
2 = $1,001 - $1,900
3 = $1,901 - $2,700
4 = $2,701 - $3,600
5 = $3,601 - $4,600
6 = $4,601 - $5,700
7 = $5,701 - $7,000
8 = $7,001 - $8,800
9 = $8,801 - $12,000
10 = $12,001 or more
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

The salary that you receive and total household income:
1 = Is good enough for you and you can save from it
2 = Is just enough for you, so that you do not have major problems
3 = Is not enough for you and you are stretched
4 = Is not enough for you and you are having a hard time
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Over the past two years, has the income of your household:
1 = Increased
2 = Remained the same
3 = Decreased
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

What was the main reason why the income of your household decreased in the past two years?
1 = Reduction in hours of work or salary
2 = A member of the household lost his or her job
3 = Reduction in sales/Business not good
4 = A family business went into bankruptcy
5 = Income from abroad decreased or stopped
6 = A member of the household who received income was sick, died, or left the household
7 = Natural disaster /loss of crops
8 = Other
9 = Everything is more expensive/income is not enough
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

What is your marital status?
1 = Single
2 = Married
3 = Common law marriage
4 = Divorced
5 = Separated
6 = Widowed
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

How many children do you have?
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

About how often do you pay attention to the news, whether on TV, the radio, newspapers or the internet?
1 = Daily
2 = A few times a week
3 = A few times a month
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

How many states does the United States have?
-9 = Not Asked
-8 = Skipped

Have you lost your job in the past two years?
1 = Yes, you lost your job but found a new one
2 = Yes, you lost your job and have not found a new one
3 = No, did not lose your job
4 = Did not work because you decided not to work or you have disabilities
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Gender
1 = Male
2 = Female
8 = Skipped
9 = Not Asked

Birth Year
9998 = Skipped
9999 = Not Asked

1 = White
2 = Black
3 = Hispanic
4 = Asian
5 = Native American
6 = Mixed
7 = Other
8 = Middle Eastern
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

3 point party ID
1 = Democrat
2 = Republican
3 = Independent
4 = Other
5 = Not sure
8 = Skipped
9 = Not Asked

7 point Party ID
1 = Strong Democrat
2 = Not very strong Democrat
3 = Lean Democrat
4 = Independent
5 = Lean Republican
6 = Not very strong Republican
7 = Strong Republican
8 = Not sure
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Education
1 = No HS
2 = High school graduate
3 = Some college
4 = 2-year
5 = 4-year
6 = Post-grad
8 = Skipped
9 = Not Asked

Interest in news and public affairs
1 = Most of the time
2 = Some of the time
3 = Only now and then
4 = Hardly at all
7 = Don't know
8 = Skipped
9 = Not Asked

Pew religion
1 = Protestant
2 = Roman Catholic
3 = Mormon
4 = Eastern or Greek Orthodox
5 = Jewish
6 = Muslim
7 = Buddhist
8 = Hindu
9 = Atheist
10 = Agnostic
11 = Nothing in particular
12 = Something else
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked