- Percentages are weighted by 143) WEIGHT; Total Ns reported are unweighted
- 1) Respondent number (RESP)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 1387.79 807.38 - 2) Time zone (TIMEZONE)
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TOTAL % 1) Eastern   50.6 2) Central   27.6 3) Mountain   4.4 4) Pacific   17.4 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 3) Number of call attempts (CATTMPT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 3.35 2.65 - 4) Sample key (KEY)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 110411.81 6423.72 - 5) Five-digit FIPS code for area (FIPSCODE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 28098.71 15961.26 - 6) Metropolitan Statistical Area code (MSA)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 25023.85 15670.65 - 7) Census division (CENDIV)
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TOTAL % 1) New England   5 2) Middle Atlantic   14 3) East North Central   15.8 4) West North Central   7.4 5) South Atlantic   19 6) East South Central   7.8 7) West South Central   9.1 8) Mountain   7.4 9) Pacific   14.4 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 8) Representative number (REP)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 140.34 85.94 - 9) Phone type (PHONETYP)
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TOTAL % 0) Unlisted   23.8 1) Listed   43.9 3) Protected   32.3 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 10) Urban, suburban, rural Census division (USRCD)
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TOTAL % 1) Urban   32.6 2) Suburban   48.5 3) Rural   19 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 11) Census region (CREGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast   19 2) Midwest   23.2 3) South   35.9 4) West   21.8 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 12) Density (DENSITY)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 2.97 1.41 - 13) Form number (FORM)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1   49.7 2) Form 2   50.3 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 14) Sex (enter the respondent's sex) (SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   48.1 2) Female   51.9 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 15) Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president? [Interviewer: if depends probe once with]: Overall do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president? [If still depends enter as 'don't know.'] (APPBUSH)
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TOTAL % 1) Approve   36.1 2) Disapprove   56.6 9) Don't know/Refused   7.2 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 16) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (COUNTRY)
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TOTAL % 1) Satisfied   29.7 2) Dissatisfied   65.5 9) Don't know/Refused   4.8 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 17) Recently, there have been news reports that the federal government has been secretly examining the bank records of American citizens who might have ties to terrorist groups. How much have you heard about this? (BANKREC)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   24.1 2) A little   47 3) Nothing at all   28.8 9) Don't know/Refused   .1 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 18) In reporting that the federal government has been secretly examining the bank records of American citizens who might have ties to terrorist groups, do you believe that news organizations have helped or hurt the interests of the American people? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (REPNEWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Helped   33.8 2) Hurt   49.8 3) No effect on American people   3.3 9) Don't know/Refused   13.1 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 19) In reporting that the federal government has been secretly examining the bank records of American citizens who might have ties to terrorist groups, do you believe that news organizations have told the American people something they should know about, or was it something they didn't need to know about? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (NEWSORG)
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TOTAL % 1) Something they should know about   65 2) Something they didn't need to know about   27.7 9) Don't know/Refused   7.2 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 20) Now a different kind of question… In the long run, do you think the scientific advances we are making will help or harm mankind? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (HARMMAN)
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TOTAL % 1) Will help   64.5 2) Will harm   19.4 3) Some of each   10.1 9) Don't know/Refused   6 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Science, Attitude towards/Trust in ]
- 21) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the Christian conservative movement: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM = 2.] (CONMOVE)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   11.8 2) Mostly favorable   32 3) Mostly unfavorable   19.6 4) Very unfavorable   16.1 5) Never heard of   8.5 8) Can't rate   10.7 9) Refused   1.2 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 22) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the environmentalist movement: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM = 2.] (ENVMOVE)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   15.4 2) Mostly favorable   48.2 3) Mostly unfavorable   16.5 4) Very unfavorable   7.8 5) Never heard of   4.2 8) Can't rate   7.1 9) Refused   .9 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 23) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the Supreme Court: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM = 2.] (SUPREME)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   6.6 2) Mostly favorable   56.3 3) Mostly unfavorable   19 4) Very unfavorable   7.8 5) Never heard of   1 8) Can't rate   8.6 9) Refused   .8 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 24) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM = 2.] (REPPARTY)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   10 2) Mostly favorable   30.1 3) Mostly unfavorable   29.3 4) Very unfavorable   22.6 5) Never heard of   1.2 8) Can't rate   5.9 9) Refused   .9 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 25) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM = 2.] (DEMPARTY)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   13.5 2) Mostly favorable   34.2 3) Mostly unfavorable   31.4 4) Very unfavorable   12.6 5) Never heard of   1.5 8) Can't rate   5.8 9) Refused   1.1 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 26) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the United Nations: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [(Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate.) Answered only if FORM = 2.] (UNITED)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   11.8 2) Mostly favorable   40.5 3) Mostly unfavorable   24.5 4) Very unfavorable   12 5) Never heard of   1.9 8) Can't rate   8.2 9) Refused   1 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 27) On a different subject… Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally? [See variables GAYMAR_C and MARPUSHC at end for combined responses on abortion.] (GAYMAR)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   12.2 2) Favor   22.9 3) Oppose   25.2 4) Strongly oppose   31 9) Don't know/Refused   8.7 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 28) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to enter into legal agreements with each other that would give them many of the same rights as married couples? (GAYLEG)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   19 2) Favor   35.2 3) Oppose   18 4) Strongly oppose   23.7 9) Don't know/Refused   4.1 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 29) There has been a proposal to change the U.S. Constitution to ban gay marriage. Do you think amending the Constitution to ban gay marriage is a good idea or a bad idea? [Answered only if GAYMAR = 3 or 4 (if the respondent opposes gay marriage). See variable at end named GAYMAR_C for combined responses.] (GAYCONST)
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TOTAL % 1) Good idea / favor Constitutional amendment   53.7 2) Bad idea / oppose Constitutional amendment   42.5 9) Don't know/Refused   3.8 Missing 847 TOTAL 1156 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 30) Which of these statements comes closer to your view: 1. Supporters of gay marriage should not push too hard to make it legal right away, because doing so could create bad feelings against homosexuals; or 2. Supporters of gay marriage should push hard to make it legal as soon as possible, despite the risk of creating bad feelings against homosexuals? [Answered only if GAYMAR = 1 or 2 (if the respondent supports gay marriage). See variable at end named MARPUSHC for combined responses.] (MARPUSH)
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TOTAL % 1) Supporters of gay marriage should not push too hard to make it legal right away, because doing so could create bad feelings against homosexuals.   41.2 2) Supporters of gay marriage should push hard to make it legal as soon as possible, despite the risk of creating bad feelings against homosexuals.   50.7 9) Don't know/Refused   8.1 Missing 1350 TOTAL 653 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 31) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gays and lesbians to adopt children? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (ADOPT)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   11.2 2) Favor   30.7 3) Oppose   28.2 4) Strongly oppose   23.9 9) Don't know/Refused   5.9 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Homosexuality, Attitude about ]
- 32) In your opinion, do you think that homosexuality is: something that people are born with, something that develops because of the way people are brought up, or is it just the way that some people prefer to live? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (BORNHOM)
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TOTAL % 1) Something that people are born with   35.5 2) Something that develops because of the way people are brought up   13.2 3) Just the way that some people prefer to live   37.8 9) Don't know/Refused   13.6 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Homosexuality, Origins of (nature/nurture) ]
- 33) Do you think a gay or lesbian person's sexual orientation can be changed or cannot be changed? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (CHANGE)
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TOTAL % 1) Can be changed   39.2 2) Cannot be changed   48.5 9) Don't know/Refused   12.2 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Homosexuality, Origins of (nature/nurture) ]
- 34) Do you think the question of whether gay marriage should be legal is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself?[Answered only if FORM = 1.] (STANAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Should be decided at the national level   48.3 2) Each state should decide for itself   45.5 9) Don't know/Refused   6.2 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 35) There has recently been debate over whether or not women should be allowed to get the so-called 'morning after pill' without a doctor's prescription. How much have you heard about this? (MORNPILL)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   25 2) A little   50.7 3) Nothing at all   24 9) Don't know/Refused   .4 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 36) All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing women to get the morning-after pill without a doctor's prescription? (OUTSCRIP)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   16.9 2) Favor   31.1 3) Oppose   24.8 4) Strongly oppose   16.6 9) Don't know/Refused   10.7 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 37) Now thinking about Iraq, do you think the U.S. made the right decision or the wrong decision in using military force against Iraq? (IRAQFOR)
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TOTAL % 1) Right decision   43.4 2) Wrong decision   50.2 9) Don't know/Refused   6.4 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 38) Which comes closer to your view: 1. Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, or 2. Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost? (ENVILAWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.   31 2) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.   57.5 3) Neither/Both equally   3 9) Don't know/Refused   8.5 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 39) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue of the environment: A personal experience, the views of your friends and family, what you have seen or read in the media, your religious beliefs, your education, or something else? [Answered only if ENVILAWS = 1 or 2 (hurt economy or worth the cost)] (ENVIVIEW)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   22.6 2) The views of your friends and family   6.3 3) What you have seen or read in the media   25.1 4) Your religious beliefs   7.6 5) Your education   26.2 6) Something else   11.5 9) Don't know/Refused   .7 Missing 250 TOTAL 1753 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 40) From what you've read and heard, is there solid evidence that the average temperature on earth has been getting warmer over the past few decades, or not? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (WARMDEC)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   78.5 2) No   17.3 3) Mixed/some evidence   1.4 9) Don't know/Refused   2.8 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 41) Do you believe that the earth is getting warmer: mostly because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, or mostly because of natural patterns in the earth's environment? [Answered only if WARMDEC = 1.] (WARMER)
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TOTAL % 1) Mostly because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels   63.3 2) Mostly because of natural patterns in the earth's environment   29.6 9) Don't know/Refused   7.1 Missing 1229 TOTAL 774 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 42) In your view, is global warming a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (WARMPROB)
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TOTAL % 1) Very serious   43.2 2) Somewhat serious   36.1 3) Not too serious   10.6 4) Not a problem   8.7 9) Don't know/Refused   1.4 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Global Warming/Climate Change, Attitudes about ]
- 43) Do you think global warming is a problem that requires immediate government action, or don't you think it requires immediate government action? [Answered only if WARMPROB = 1, 2, or 3 (if respondent sees global warming as a problem).] (WARMACT)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, it is a problem that requires immediate government action   68.1 2) No, don't think global warming requires immediate government action   28.4 9) Don't know/Refused   3.5 Missing 1099 TOTAL 904 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Global Warming/Climate Change, Attitudes about ]
- 44) From what you've heard or read, is there general agreement among scientists that the earth is getting warmer because of human activity, or not? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (WARMHUM)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, scientists agree that the earth is getting warmer because of human activity.   59.1 2) No, there is not agreement among scientists.   29 9) Don't know/Refused   11.9 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Global Warming/Climate Change, Attitudes about ]
- 45) In the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, which side do you sympathize with more, Israel or the Palestinians? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (ISPALCON)
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TOTAL % 1) Israel   43.7 2) The Palestinians   9.5 3) Both   4.6 4) Neither   20.5 9) Don't know/Refused   21.7 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 46) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on this issue... [Answered only if ISPALCON = 1, 2, 3, or 4.] (INFLUCON)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   7.8 2) The views of your friends and family   4 3) What you have seen or read in the media   34.6 4) Your religious beliefs   20.9 5) Your education   19.1 6) Something else   11 9) Don't know/Refused   2.6 Missing 1192 TOTAL 811 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 47) In your opinion, should churches and other houses of worship keep out of political matters - or should they express their views on day-to-day social and political questions? (POLMAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Should keep out   45.6 2) Should express views   51.4 9) Don't know/Refused   3 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 48) Do you think George W. Bush mentions his religious faith and prayer too much, too little, or about the right amount? (BUSHFAIT)
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TOTAL % 1) Too much   24.4 2) Too little   14.3 3) About the right amount   51.7 9) Don't know/Refused   9.6 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 49) At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (RELAM)
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TOTAL % 1) Increasing influence   33.6 2) Losing influence   59 3) Same   2.4 9) Don't know/Refused   4.9 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 50) All in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? [Answered only if RELAM = 1, 2, or 3. (This question refers to the question regarding religion as a whole increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence.)] (RELGOBA)
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TOTAL % 1) Good thing   29.3 2) Bad thing   64.2 3) Both   .7 4) Neither   1.8 5) Depends   1.9 9) Don't know/Refused   2 Missing 1062 TOTAL 941 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 51) At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on government leaders and institutions such as the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court, or losing its influence? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (RELEAD)
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TOTAL % 1) Increasing influence   42 2) Losing influence   45.6 3) Same   5.8 9) Don't know/Refused   6.7 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 52) All in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? [Answered only if RELEAD = 1-3. (This question refers to the question regarding religion as a whole is increasing its influence on government leaders and institutions.)] (LEADGOBA)
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TOTAL % 1) Good thing   28.6 2) Bad thing   65.2 3) Both   1.2 4) Neither   1.1 5) Depends   1.4 9) Don't know/Refused   2.6 Missing 1074 TOTAL 929 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 53) Do you feel that the Democratic Party is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (DEM_REL)
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TOTAL % 1) Friendly   25.6 2) Neutral   41.9 3) Unfriendly   20.3 9) Don't know/Refused   12.2 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 54) Do you feel that the Republican Party is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (REP_REL)
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TOTAL % 1) Friendly   47.1 2) Neutral   28.4 3) Unfriendly   12.7 9) Don't know/Refused   11.8 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 55) Do you think that Conservative Christians have gone too far in trying to impose their religious values on the country, or don't you think Conservative Christians have gone too far? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (CONPUSH)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, think that Conservative Christians have gone too far   49.3 2) No, don't think that Conservative Christians have gone too far   43.2 9) Don't know/Refused   7.5 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 56) Do you think that liberals have gone too far in trying to keep religion out of the schools and the government, or don't you think liberals have gone too far? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (LIBREL)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, think that liberals have gone too far   68.8 2) No, don't think that liberals have gone too far   26.2 9) Don't know/Refused   5 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 57) There has recently been debate over laws in some states that allow pharmacists to refuse to provide contraceptives if they are opposed to them because of their religious beliefs. How much have you heard about this? (RELCON)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   17.8 2) A little   35.3 3) Nothing at all   46.6 9) Don't know/Refused   .2 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 58) Should pharmacists who personally oppose birth control for religious reasons be able to refuse to sell birth control pills to women who have a prescription for them, or shouldn't pharmacists be able to refuse to sell birth control pills? (REFPILL)
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TOTAL % 1) Should be able to refuse to sell birth control pills   16.4 2) Should not be able to refuse to sell birth control pills   80.3 9) Don't know/Refused   3.3 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Birth Control, Attitude about ]
- 59) On another topic… do you consider the United States a Christian nation, or not? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (CHRISNAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   67.2 2) No   27.7 9) Don't know/Refused   5.1 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 60) On another topic… some people think of the United States as a Christian nation. Others don't think of the U.S. that way. Which of these comes closest to your view?[Answered only if FORM = 2.] (CHRISTUS)
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TOTAL % 1) Think of the United States as a Christian nation   67.3 2) Don't think of the U.S. that way   29.3 9) Don't know/Refused   3.4 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 61) Which should be the more important influence on the laws of the United States? Should it be the Bible, or should it be the will of the American people, even when it conflicts with the Bible? (BIBLAW)
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TOTAL % 1) The Bible   32.6 2) The will of the American people, even when it conflicts with the Bible   62.6 9) Don't know/Refused   4.8 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 62) Which comes closer to your view? Abortion should be generally available to those who want it; Abortion should be available but under stricter limits than it is now; Abortion should be against the law except in cases of rape, incest and to save the woman's life; Abortion should not be permitted at all. [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (ABGEN)
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TOTAL % 1) Generally available   31.2 2) Available, but under stricter limits   20.4 3) Against law except rape/incest/save life   34.5 4) Abortion should not be permitted at all   11.2 9) Don't know/Refused   2.7 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 63) Do you ever wonder whether your own position on abortion is the right one or not? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (ABPOSIT)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   29.8 2) No   66.1 9) Don't know/Refused   4.1 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 64) Regardless of whether or not you think abortion should be legal, do you personally believe that having an abortion is morally wrong in nearly all circumstances, morally wrong in some circumstances, or is it not a moral issue? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (ABMORAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Morally wrong in nearly all circumstances   23.8 2) Morally wrong in some circumstances   48.8 3) Not a moral issue   24.6 9) Don't Know/Refused   2.8 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 65) Which comes closer to your view about the abortion issue: the country needs to find a middle ground on abortion laws, or there's no room for compromise when it comes to abortion laws? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (ABCOMPRO)
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TOTAL % 1) The country needs to find a middle ground on abortion laws, (OR)   65.6 2) There's no room for compromise when it comes to abortion laws   28.8 9) Don't know/Refused   5.6 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 66) Do you think the question of whether abortion should be legally permitted is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (ABSTANAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Should be decided at the national level   55.1 2) Each state should decide for itself   38.8 9) Don't know/Refused   6.1 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 67) As you may know, the federal government has debated whether to fund certain kinds of medical research known as 'stem cell research.' How much have you heard about this? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (FEDSTEM)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   43.1 2) A little   42.1 3) Nothing at all   14.7 9) Don't know/Refused   .2 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 68) All in all, which is more important: conducting stem cell research that might result in new medical cures, or not destroying the potential life of human embryos involved in this research [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (STEMCURE)
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TOTAL % 1) Conducting stem cell research that might result in new medical cures   56.2 2) Not destroying the potential life of human embryos involved in this research   31.7 9) Don't know/Refused   12 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Stem Cell Research, Attitude about ]
- 69) Do you think the question of whether stem-cell research should be legally permitted is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (STEMSTAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Should be decided at the national level   68.9 2) Each state should decide for itself   26.4 9) Don't know/Refused   4.7 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 70) Turning to another subject… some people believe God gave the land that is now Israel to the Jewish people. Other people do not believe this is literally true. Which comes closer to your view? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (GODLAND)
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TOTAL % 1) Believe Israel given to the Jewish people by God   42 2) Don't believe this is literally true   37.4 9) Don't know/Refused   20.6 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 71) Some people say that the state of Israel is a fulfillment of the biblical prophesy about the second coming of Jesus. Do you believe that this is true, or not? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (ISJESUS)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, true   35.1 2) No, not true   46.9 9) Don't know/Refused   18 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 72) Which of the following statements comes closest to your belief about God - you believe in God; or you don't believe in God, but you do believe in a universal spirit or higher power; or you don't believe in either? (BELGOD)
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TOTAL % 1) You believe in god   83 2) You don't believe in God, but you do believe in a universal spirit/higher power   11.9 3) You don't believe in either   4.1 4) Other   .3 9) Don't know/Refused   .7 Missing 1030 TOTAL 973 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Existence of ]
- 73) Do you think that God was responsible for the creation of life on earth, or don't you believe this? [Answered if BELGOD = 1.] (GODEARTH)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, believe God was responsible   91.2 2) No, don't believe this   6 9) Don't know/Refused   2.8 Missing 1207 TOTAL 796 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Human Origins (e.g., God or Evolution), Beliefs about ]
- 74) Do you think that a universal spirit or higher power was responsible for the creation of life on earth, or don't you believe this? [Answered if BELGOD = 2.] (POWLIFE)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, believe universal spirit/higher power was responsible   49.1 2) No, don't believe this   42.1 9) Don't know/Refused   8.8 Missing 1879 TOTAL 124 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Human Origins (e.g., God or Evolution), Beliefs about ]
- 75) Some people think that humans and other living things have evolved over time. Others think that humans and other living things have existed in their present form since the beginning of time. Which of these comes closest to your view? (EVOFORM)
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TOTAL % 1) Have evolved over time   50.9 2) Have existed in their present form since the beginning of time   42 9) Don't know/Refused   7.1 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Human Origins (e.g., God or Evolution), Beliefs about ]
- 76) And do you think that: humans and other living things have evolved due to natural processes such as natural selection, or a supreme being guided the evolution of living things for the purpose of creating humans and other life in the form it exists today [Answered if EVOFORM = 1.] (NATSUP)
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TOTAL % 1) Humans and other living things have evolved due to natural processes such as natural selection.   51.8 2) A supreme being guided the evolution of living things for the purpose of creating humans and other life in the form it exists today.   41.2 9) Don't know/Refused   7.1 Missing 973 TOTAL 1030 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Human Origins (e.g., God or Evolution), Beliefs about ]
- 77) From what you've heard or read, is there general agreement among scientists that humans evolved over time, or not? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (EVOSCI)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, there is agreement among scientists that humans evolved over time.   62.5 2) No, there is not agreement among scientists that humans evolved over time.   27.7 9) Don't know/Refused   9.8 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Human Origins (e.g., God or Evolution), Beliefs about ]
- 78) Would you generally favor or oppose teaching creationism along with evolution in public schools? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (TEACHPUB)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   58.2 2) Oppose   35 9) Don't know/Refuse   6.8 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Teaching Evolution, Attitude about ]
- 79) Do you think the question of whether creationism should be taught along with evolution in public schools is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (EVOSTAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Should be decided at the national level   51.3 2) Each state should decide for itself   44.2 9) Don't know/Refused   4.5 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Teaching Evolution, Attitude about ]
- 80) What is your religious preference - Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church? [Interviewer: if 'other religion' given, follow-up with 'and is that a christian religion, or not?' If yes, code as 7; if not, code as 8] (RELIGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Protestant (includes Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc.)   56.2 2) Roman Catholic   23 3) Jewish   2.1 4) Mormon (includes Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)   1.2 5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian)   .6 6) Islam/Muslim   .6 7) Other religion - Christian   .7 8) Other religion - non-Christian   2.5 9) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic   10.8 99) Don't know/Refused   2 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Denomination, Affiliation to ]
- 81) [Verbatim response to the previous question: What is your religious preference - Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church?] (RELIGVER)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 227 - 82) As I read a list, tell me which if any of these denominations you are affiliated with. [Answered only if RELIGION = 1 or 7.] (RELDEM)
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TOTAL % 1) Baptist   33.4 2) Methodist   13 3) Lutheran   8.3 4) Presbyterian   5.1 5) Congregational or United Church of Christ   3.4 6) Nondenominational or Independent Church   11.7 7) Pentecostal   6.9 8) Episcopalian   2.5 9) Reformed   .9 10) Something else   7.6 11) Nothing in particular   6.9 99) Don't Know/Refused   .2 Missing 822 TOTAL 1181 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Denomination, Affiliation to ]
- 83) [Verbatim response to the previous question: As I read a list, tell me which if any of these denominations you are affiliated with. [Answered only if RELIGION = 1 or 7.] (RELDEM_V)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 106 - 84) Would you describe yourself as a 'born-again' or evangelical Christian, or not? [Answered if RELIGION = 1,2,4,5,or7.] (BORN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   46.9 2) No   51.3 9) Don't Know/Refused   1.8 Missing 333 TOTAL 1670 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Self-Identification, Adjective Used (e.g. Charismatic, Evangelical, etc.) ]
- 85) As I read from a list, please tell me which if any of the following descriptions apply to you. Pentecostal: does this apply to you, or not? [Answered only if RELIGION = 1,2,4,5, or 7.] (PENTECOS)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, applies   15.7 2) No, does not apply   79.6 9) Don't know/Refused   4.7 Missing 333 TOTAL 1670 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 86) As I read from a list, please tell me which if any of the following descriptions apply to you. Charismatic: does this apply to you, or not? [Answered only if RELIGION = 1,2,4,5, or 7.] (CHARISMA)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, applies   19.4 2) No, does not apply   70.1 9) Don't know/Refused   10.5 Missing 333 TOTAL 1670 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Self-Identification, Adjective Used (e.g. Charismatic, Evangelical, etc.) ]
- 87) As I read from a list, please tell me which if any of the following descriptions apply to you. Liberal or Progressive: does this apply to you, or not? [Answered only if RELIGION = 1,2,4,5, or 7.] (LIB_PROG)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, applies   39.6 2) No, does not apply   53.5 9) Don't know/Refused   7 Missing 333 TOTAL 1670 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 88) Do you think of yourself as a member of the religious right political movement, or not? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (RIGHTMOV)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   11.1 2) No   85.5 9) Don't know/Refused   3.4 Missing 996 TOTAL 1007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Right, View of ]
- 89) Do you think of yourself as a member of the religious left political movement, or not? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (LEFTMOVE)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   7.3 2) No   85.9 9) Don't know/Refused   6.7 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 90) Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (ATTEND)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week   15 2) Once a week   24.7 3) Once or twice a month   15.1 4) A few times a year   18.2 5) Seldom   14.6 6) Never   11.7 9) Don't know/Refused   .7 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 91) How important would you say religion is in your own life: very important, fairly important, or not very important? (REL_IMP)
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TOTAL % 1) Very important   60.1 2) Fairly important   24.2 3) Not very important   15.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religion, Importance of ]
- 92) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out on the issue of abortion? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOABORT)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   59.2 2) No   39.2 9) Don't know/Refused   1.6 Missing 842 TOTAL 1161 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 93) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out on the issue of the situation in Iraq? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOIRAQ)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   53 2) No   46 9) Don't know/Refused   1 Missing 842 TOTAL 1161 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 94) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about the laws regarding homosexuality? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOLAHEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   51.4 2) No   47.4 9) Don't know/Refused   1.2 Missing 842 TOTAL 1161 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 95) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about hunger and poverty? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOHUNPOV)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   91.5 2) No   8 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 Missing 842 TOTAL 1161 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 96) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out on the issue of embryonic stem cell research? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOSTEM)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   23.6 2) No   73.8 9) Don't know/Refused   2.6 Missing 842 TOTAL 1161 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 97) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about evolution and intelligent design? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOEVOIN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   39.7 2) No   57.4 9) Don't know/Refused   2.9 Missing 842 TOTAL 1161 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 98) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about laws regarding immigration? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOLAIM)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   20.8 2) No   77.3 9) Don't know/Refused   1.9 Missing 842 TOTAL 1161 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 99) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about the environment? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOENVIR)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   47.8 2) No   50.1 9) Don't know/Refused   2.1 Missing 842 TOTAL 1161 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 100) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out on the issue of the death penalty? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SODEATH)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   30.6 2) No   66.9 9) Don't know/Refused   2.5 Missing 842 TOTAL 1161 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 101) Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? 1. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; 2. The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word; or 3. The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God. (FEELBIB)
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TOTAL % 1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.   34.9 2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word.   43.1 3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God.   18.1 4) Other (if volunteered)   1.6 9) Don't know/Refused (if volunteered)   2.2 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Bible, View of ]
- 102) As you may know, some Christians say they have the gift of what is called 'speaking in tongues.' How much have you heard about this practice? [Answered if FORM=2, RELIGION= 1,2,4,5, or, 7, and REL_IMP = 1.] (CHRISTON)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   55.8 2) A little [OR]   32.3 3) Nothing at all   11.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .7 Missing 1443 TOTAL 560 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 103) Do you, yourself ever speak or pray in tongues? [Answered if CHRISTON = 1 or 2.] (PRAYTON)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   13.5 2) No   86.3 9) Don't know/Refused   .2 Missing 1503 TOTAL 500 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Experiences (visions, dreams, voices, etc), Frequency of ]
- 104) About how often do you speak or pray in tongues? Would you say: once a week or more often, at least once a month, several times a year, or less often? [Answered if PRAYTON = 1.] (PRAYTON2)
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TOTAL % 1) Once a week or more often   43.8 2) At least once a month   1.6 3) Several times a year   9.4 4) A few times a year   15.6 5) Less often (than a few times a year)   21.9 9) Don't know/Refused   7.8 Missing 1940 TOTAL 63 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Experiences (visions, dreams, voices, etc), Frequency of ]
- 105) Do you believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ - that is, that Jesus will return to earth someday, or don't you believe this? [Answered if RELIGION = 1,2,4,5, or 7.] (SECCOM)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, believe in the second coming   78.9 2) No, don't believe in the second coming   16.7 9) Don't know/Refused   4.4 Missing 333 TOTAL 1670 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Rapture/Armageddon/Second Coming, Occurrence of ]
- 106) Do you believe that Jesus will return to earth in your lifetime? [Answered if SECCOM = 1.] (RETLIFE)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   25.5 2) No   48.7 3) Unknowable/No one knows when Jesus will return   17.7 9) Don't know/Refused   8 Missing 717 TOTAL 1286 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Rapture/Armageddon/Second Coming, Occurrence of ]
- 107) Do you believe that the specific time of Jesus Christ's return to earth is revealed in the prophecies contained in the Bible, or don't you think so? [Answered if SECCOM = 1.] (TIMEBIB)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, the specific time of Christ's return to earth is revealed in the prophecies in the Bible.   41.6 2) Don't think the prophecies in the Bible reveal the specific time of Christ's return.   50.5 9) Don't know/Refused   7.9 Missing 717 TOTAL 1286 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Rapture/Armageddon/Second Coming, Occurrence of ]
- 108) Which of the following statements comes closest to your view of Jesus' return to earth? 1. The world situation will steadily worsen and when it reaches a low point, Jesus will return to earth; 2. The world situation will gradually improve and when it reaches a high point, Jesus will return to earth; or 3. It is impossible to know the circumstances that will precede Jesus' return to earth. [Answered if SECCOM = 1.] (RETEARTH)
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TOTAL % 1) The world situation will steadily worsen and when it reaches a low point, Jesus will return to earth.   42.9 2) The world situation will gradually improve and when it reaches a high point, Jesus will return to earth.   4.6 3) It is impossible to know the circumstances that will precede Jesus' return to earth.   47.6 9) Don't know/Refused   4.9 Missing 717 TOTAL 1286 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 109) Do you think that peoples and nations of the world can affect when Jesus Christ returns to earth, or is it not possible for humans to affect when Jesus returns to earth? [Answered if SECCOM = 1.] (AFRETURN)
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TOTAL % 1) Peoples and nations can affect when Jesus Christ returns to earth.   29.7 2) It is not possible for humans to affect when Jesus returns to earth.   63.1 9) Don't know/Refused   7.2 Missing 717 TOTAL 1286 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 110) Now, just a few questions for statistical purposes only. What is your age? (AGE)
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TOTAL % 18) 18   4.4 19) 19   1.4 20) 20   1 21) 21   1.1 22) 22   1 23) 23   1.3 24) 24   1.8 25) 25   2 26) 26   1.2 27) 27   1.2 28) 28   1.9 29) 29   2.3 30) 30   2.2 31) 31   1.6 32) 32   2.5 33) 33   1 34) 34   1.4 35) 35   1.8 36) 36   1.9 37) 37   1.7 38) 38   1.4 39) 39   2 40) 40   2 41) 41   1.8 42) 42   2.3 43) 43   1.8 44) 44   2.9 45) 45   2.5 46) 46   1.8 47) 47   1.9 48) 48   1.7 49) 49   2.1 50) 50   2.7 51) 51   1.5 52) 52   1.9 53) 53   2.1 54) 54   1.4 55) 55   2 56) 56   1.9 57) 57   1.5 58) 58   1.2 59) 59   1.9 60) 60   1.5 61) 61   1 62) 62   1.1 63) 63   .9 64) 64   1.2 65) 65   1.2 66) 66   1 67) 67   1 68) 68   1.1 69) 69   1.2 70) 70   1.1 71) 71   .9 72) 72   1.2 73) 73   .8 74) 74   .7 75) 75   1.4 76) 76   .6 77) 77   .6 78) 78   .6 79) 79   .4 80) 80   .8 81) 81   .2 82) 82   .6 83) 83   .5 84) 84   .5 85) 85   .6 86) 86   .3 87) 87   .2 88) 88   .2 89) 89   .1 90) 90   .2 91) 91   0 94) 94   0 97) 97 or older   .1 99) Don't know/Refused   1.1 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 111) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [Interviewer did not read the list of responses.] (EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) None, or grade 1-8   2.4 2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)   11.3 3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)   35.2 4) Technical, trade, or vocational school after high school   2 5) Some college, no 4-year degree (including associate degree)   21.5 6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)   16.6 7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school   10.1 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 112) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISPANIC)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   11.3 2) No   87.9 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 113) [If HISPANIC = 1 (Yes), ask: 'Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race?' If HISPANIC = 2 or 9, ask: 'What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race?'] (POPRACE)
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TOTAL % 1) Asked: 'Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race?'   11.3 2) Asked: 'What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race?'   88.7 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 114) Race (based on HISPANIC and POPRACE questions). [If HISPANIC = 1 (Yes), ask: 'Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race?' If HISPANIC = 2 or 9, ask: 'What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race?'] (RACE)
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TOTAL % 1) White   77.4 2) Black   11.8 3) Asian   1.3 4) Other or mixed race   8.3 9) Don't know/Refused   1.2 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 115) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARITAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Married   55 2) Divorced   12.5 3) Separated   2.9 4) Widowed   8.2 5) Never been married   20.4 9) Don't know/Refused   .9 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 116) Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 now living in your household? (PARENT)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   35.3 2) No   64.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .6 Missing 199 TOTAL 1804 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 117) Last year, that is in 2005, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (INCOME)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $10,000   6.3 2) 10 to under $20,000   10 3) 20 to under $30,000   10.7 4) 30 to under $40,000   11.3 5) 40 to under $50,000   9.5 6) 50 to under $75,000   14.6 7) 75 to under $100,000   11.9 8) 100 to under $150,000   7.3 9) $150,000 or more   5.7 10) Don't know/Refused   12.6 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 118) These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don't get a chance to re-register. Are you NOW registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGIST)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, registered   78.4 2) No, not registered   20.7 9) Don't know/Refused   .9 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 119) Are you absolutely certain that you are registered to vote, or is there a chance that your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? [Answered if REGIST = 1.] (REGICERT)
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TOTAL % 1) Absolutely certain   95.9 2) Chance registration has lapsed   3.8 9) Don't know/Refused   .3 Missing 296 TOTAL 1707 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 120) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (PARTY)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   28.8 2) Democrat   33.3 3) Independent   31.4 4) No preference   4 5) Other party   .6 9) Don't know/Refused   2 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 121) As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party? [Answered if PARTY = 3, 4 ,5,or 9.] (PARTYLEA)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican Party   28 2) Democrat Party   38.1 9) Other/Don't know/Refused   34 Missing 1268 TOTAL 735 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 122) In general, would you describe your political views as: very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal? (POLVIEW)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative   5.3 2) Conservative   28.3 3) Moderate   40.1 4) Liberal   15.5 5) Very liberal   6 9) Don't know/Refused   4.8 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 123) In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (VOTE04)
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TOTAL % 1) Voted   72.9 2) Did not vote (includes too young to vote)   25.6 8) Don't remember if voted   .4 9) Refused   1 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement, Extent of ]
- 124) Did you vote for Bush, Kerry or someone else? [Answered if VOTE04 = 1.] (BUKESE)
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TOTAL % 1) Bush   47 2) Kerry   43.4 3) Other candidate   4.6 4) Don't remember which candidate   .8 9) Refused   4.2 Missing 388 TOTAL 1615 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 125) Do you own or rent your home? (OWNRENT)
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TOTAL % 1) Own   69.5 2) Rent   24.5 3) Other arrangement   4.7 9) Don't know/Refused   1.3 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 126) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOY)
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TOTAL % 1) Full-time   52.3 2) Part-time   10.8 3) Not employed   35.5 9) Don't know/Refused   1.3 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 127) Are you, yourself, a veteran of the armed services? [If MARITAL = 1, also ask: 'Is your husband/wife a veteran of armed services?'] (VETERAN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, respondent   12.3 2) Yes, spouse   6.7 3) Yes, both   .7 4) Yes, respondent still active/in the reserves [VOL.]   .7 5) Yes, spouse still active/in the reserves [VOL.]   .1 6) Yes, both still active/in the reserves [VOL.]   .1 7) No   78.4 9) Don't know/Refused [VOL.]   .9 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 128) Are you (or is your spouse) a member of a labor union? [Include spouse only if MARITAL = 1.] (LABOR)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, respondent is   9.5 2) Yes, spouse is   4.1 3) Yes, both   1.1 4) No, Neither are   84 9) Don't know/Refused   1.2 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 129) What is your ancestry or ethnic origin? [Answered only if RELIGION = 6 (Muslim).] (ANCESTRY)
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TOTAL % 1) Response given   84.6 9) Don't know/Refused   15.4 Missing 1996 TOTAL 7 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 130) [Verbatim response. Recorded only 2 responses.] What is your ancestry or ethnic origin? [Answered only if RELIGION = 6 (Muslim).] (ANCESTR2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 6 - 131) In what country were you born? (COUNTRB)
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TOTAL % 1) U.S.   61.5 2) Other (Specify)   38.5 9) Don't know/Refused   0 Missing 1996 TOTAL 7 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 132) [Verbatim response.] In what country were you born? [Answered if COUNTRY = 2.] (COUNTRB2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2 - 133) In what country was your father born? (COUNTFA)
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TOTAL % 1) U.S.   69.2 2) Other   30.8 9) Don't know/Refused   0 Missing 1996 TOTAL 7 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 134) [Verbatim response.] In what country was your father born? [Answered if COUNTFA = 2.] (COUNTFA2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2 - 135) In what country was your mother born? (COUNTMO)
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TOTAL % 1) U.S.   69.2 2) Other (Specify)   15.4 9) Don't know/Refused   15.4 Missing 1996 TOTAL 7 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 136) [Verbatim response.] In what country was your mother born? [Answered if COUNTMO = 2.] (COUNTMO2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1 - 137) What is your zipcode? (ZIPCODE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 50438.48 29582.95 - 138) At a later date, news reporters may want to talk further with people who took part in this survey. Would you be willing to talk to a reporter about the survey topics at a convenient time? (CONTACT)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   57.2 2) No   40.7 9) Don't know/Refused   2.1 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 139) Language interview was conducted in (LANGUAGE)
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TOTAL % 1) English   98.2 2) Spanish   1.8 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 140) End date of interview (ENDDATE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 60712.31 4.27 - 141) Day of the week (DAY)
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TOTAL % 1) Sunday   9.5 2) Monday   14.7 3) Tuesday   15 4) Wednesday   17.5 5) Thursday   16 6) Friday   18.7 7) Saturday   8.7 Missing 5 TOTAL 1998 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 142) Commitment index (COMMIT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 5.39 2.76 - 143) Weight variable (WEIGHT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2003 1 0.631 - 144) Combined responses to questions GAYMAR and GAYCONST (regarding banning gay marriage). (GAYMAR_C)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor gay marriage   35.1 2) Oppose gay marriage and think amendment is good idea   30.2 3) Oppose gay marriage but think amendment is bad idea   23.9 4) Oppose gay marriage but don't know if amendment is good or bad idea   2.1 5) Don't know/Refused (on gay marriage questions)   8.7 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 145) Combined responses to questions GAYMAR and MARPUSH (regarding pushing legalizing gay marriage). (MARPUSHC)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor gay marriage and say 'push hard' to legalize   17.8 2) Favor gay marriage but say 'do not push too hard'   14.4 3) Favor gay marriage but don't know on 'push'   2.8 4) Oppose gay marriage   56.3 5) Don't know on gay marriage   8.7 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 146) Combined abortion - 2 categories of the question ABGEN. ['Abortion should be generally available to those who want it' coded as pro-choice; 'Abortion should be available but under stricter limits than it is now' coded as pro-choice; 'Abortion should be against the law except in cases of rape, incest and to save the woman's life' coded as pro-life; 'Abortion should not be permitted at all' coded as pro-life. [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (ABORT)
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TOTAL % 1) Pro-Choice   51.6 2) Pro-Life   45.7 9) Don't know   2.7 Missing 1007 TOTAL 996 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 147) Now, just a few questions for statistical purposes only. What is your age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
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TOTAL % 1) 18-24   12 2) 25-34   17.2 3) 35-44   19.5 4) 45-64   33.7 5) 65+   17.7 Missing 22 TOTAL 1981 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 148) Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week   15.1 2) Once a week   24.8 3) Once or twice a month   15.2 4) A few times a year   18.3 5) Seldom   14.7 6) Never   11.8 Missing 13 TOTAL 1990 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 149) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [Interviewer did not read the list of responses.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than high school   13.9 3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)   35.5 4) Some college, no 4-year degree (or Vocational or Technical degree AFTER high school)   23.8 6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)   16.7 7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school   10.2 Missing 11 TOTAL 1992 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 150) Sex (enter the respondent's sex) (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   48.1 2) Female   51.9 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 151) Last year, that is in 2005, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
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TOTAL % 2) Less than $20,000   18.6 3) 20 to under $30,000   12.3 4) 30 to under $50,000   23.8 6) 50 to under $75,000   16.7 7) 75 to under $100,000   13.6 9) $100,000 or more   15 Missing 266 TOTAL 1737 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 152) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Married   55.5 2) Divorced or separated   15.6 4) Widowed   8.3 5) Never been married   20.6 Missing 12 TOTAL 1991 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006
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