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Would you prefer to take this survey in English or Spanish?
To begin, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are...?
In your opinion, what is the most serious problem faced by the country?
How would you describe the country's economic situation?
Do you think that the country's current economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Do you think that in 12 months the economic situation of the country will be better, the same or worse than it is now?
How would you describe your overall economic situation?
Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Do you think that in 12 months your economic situation will be better than, the same as, or worse than it is now?
A member of Congress
A local public official or local government (for example, a mayor, municipal council, councilman, civil governor or governor)
Any ministry or minister (federal), state agency or public agency or institution
Have you attended a town meeting, city council meeting or other meeting in the past 12 months?
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official or councilperson of the municipality within the past 12 months?
Did they resolve your issue or request?
Would you say that the services the municipality is providing to the people are...?
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
Meetings of any religious organization
Meetings of a parents' association at school
Meetings of a community improvement committee or association
Meetings of an association of professionals, merchants, manufacturers or farmers
Meetings of a political party or political organization
Meetings of associations or groups of women or home makers
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?
On which step would you say you stood two years ago, that is to say in 2008?
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?
Now, speaking of the people around where you live, would you say that they are very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...?
In the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstration or protest march?
When there is high unemployment
When there is a lot of crime
When there is a lot of corruption
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?
Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to dissolve the Supreme Court and govern without the Supreme Court?
Now, changing the subject, have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months? That is, have you been a victim of robbery, burglary, assault, fraud, blackmail, extortion, violent threats or _any other type_ of crime in the past 12 months?
How many times have you been a crime victim during the last 12 months?
Thinking of that last crime of which you were a victim, from the following list, what kind of crime was it?
Could you tell us in what place that last crime occurred?
Has any other person living in your household been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months? That is, has any other person living in your household been a victim of robbery, burglary, assault, fraud, blackmail, extortion, violent threats or _an
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?
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?
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?
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty?
To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs?
To what extent do you like watching television?
To what extent do you think the courts in US guarantee a fair trial?
To what extent do you respect the political institutions of the US?
To what extent do you think that citizens' basic rights are well protected by the political system of the US?
To what extent do you feel proud of living under the political system of the US?
To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of the US?
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 U.S. Congress?
To what extent do you trust the national government?
To what extent do you trust the Police?
To 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 or municipal government?
To what extent are you proud of being American?
To what extent do you trust the mass media?
To what extent would you say the current administration fights poverty?
To what extent would you say the current administration promotes and protects democratic principles?
To what extent would you say the current administration combats government corruption?
To what extent would you say the current administration improves citizen safety?
To what extent would you say the current administration combats unemployment?
To what extent would you say that the current administration is managing the economy well?
How worried are you that there will be a violent attack by terrorists in the United States in the next 12 months?
How worried are you that you or someone in your family will become a victim of a violent attack by terrorists?
Speaking in general of the current administration, how would you rate the job performance of President Barack Obama?
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 should govern without the Congress. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
When the Supreme Court hinders the work of our government, our presidents should ignore it. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
The people should govern directly rather than through elected representatives. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the country. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
Those who govern this country are interested in what people like you think. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
. Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements?
Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The US government, instead of the private sector, should own the most important enterprises and industries of the country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The US government, more than individuals, should be the most responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The US government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for creating jobs. To what extent to do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The US government should implement strong policies to reduce income inequality between the rich and the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The US government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for providing retirement pensions. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The US government, more than the private sector should be primarily responsible for providing health care services. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way democracy works 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 the blocking of roads to protest. Using the same scale, how much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people seizing private property or land to protest. 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 US 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 US 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?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that same-sex couples can have the right to marry?
Which of the following statements do you agree with the most:
Do you think that our country needs a government with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?
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?
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?
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?
Has a police officer asked you for a bribe in the last twelve months?
In the last twelve months, did any government employee ask you for a bribe?
In the last twelve months, did you have any official dealings in the municipality/local government?
In the last twelve months, to process any kind of document in your municipal government, like a permit, for example, did you have to pay any money above that required by law?
Are you currently employed for pay, either full or part time?
In your work, have you been asked to pay a bribe in the last twelve months?
In the last twelve months, have you had any dealings with the courts?
Did you have to pay a bribe to the courts in the last twelve months?
Have you used any public health services in the last twelve months?
In order to be seen in a hospital or a clinic in the last twelve months, did you have to pay a bribe?
Have you had a child in school in the last twelve months?
Have you had to pay a bribe at school in the last twelve months?
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...
Sociable and active person
Critical and quarrelsome person
Dependable and self-disciplined person
Anxious and easily upset person
Open to new experiences and intellectual person
Quiet and shy person
Generous and warm person
Disorganized and careless person
Calm and emotionally stable person
Uncreative and unimaginative person
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?
Who is the most to blame for the current economic crisis in our country from among the following:
Are you registered to vote?
Did you vote in the last _presidential elections_ of 2008?
Who did you vote for in the last presidential elections of 2008?
Do you currently identify with a political party?
Which political party do you identify with?
How much interest do you have in politics: a lot, some, little or none?
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
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?
Could you tell us, what is your main source of information about the country's situation?
Please, could you tell us how important is religion in your life?
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?
The salary that you receive and total household income:
Over the past two years, has the income of your household:
What was the main reason why the income of your household decreased in the past two years?
What is your marital status?
Do you have children?
How many children do you have?
How many children live with you at the present time?
About how often do you pay attention to the news, whether on TV, the radio, newspapers or the internet?
What is the name of the current vice president of the United States?
How many states does the United States have?
How many years is the presidential term of office in the United States?
Have you lost your job in the past two years?
Besides you, has anyone in your household lost his or her job in the past two years?
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