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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 3628 13743.52 12005.09 - 2) FIPS Codes (FIPS)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 3628 28413.41 15984.17 - 3) Form Type (FORM)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1 1814 50 2) Form 2 1814 50 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 4) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (SATCNTRY)
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TOTAL % 1) Satisfied 1815 50 2) Dissatisfied 1437 39.6 9) Don't know/Refused 376 10.4 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 5) Do you think people in general today lead as good lives - honest and moral - as they used to? (GOODLIFE)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 765 21.1 2) No 2649 73 9) Undecided 214 5.9 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 6) Do you think that young people today have as strong a sense of right and wrong as they did, say, 50 years ago? (RGHTWRNG)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 681 18.8 2) No 2762 76.1 9) Undecided 185 5.1 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 7) I'd like to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The first one is: the death penalty for persons convicted of murder. (OPMURDER)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor 595 32.8 2) Favor 619 34.1 3) Oppose 298 16.4 4) Strongly oppose 167 9.2 9) Don't know/Refused 134 7.4 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1813 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 8) I'd like to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The first one is: the death penalty for persons convicted of terrorism. (OPTERISM)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor 872 48 2) Favor 512 28.2 3) Oppose 213 11.7 4) Strongly oppose 110 6.1 9) Don't know/Refused 108 6 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1815 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 9) I'd like to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The first one is: providing more generous government assistance to the poor. (OPPOOR)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor 886 24.4 2) Favor 1573 43.4 3) Oppose 783 21.6 4) Strongly oppose 193 5.3 9) Don't know/Refused 192 5.3 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 10) I'd like to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The first one is: allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug-treatment counseling to people who need them. (OPCHURCH)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor 943 26 2) Favor 1604 44.2 3) Oppose 660 18.2 4) Strongly oppose 307 8.5 9) Don't know/Refused 113 3.1 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 11) Would you favor or oppose requiring all young men to give one year of service to the nation - either in the military forces, or in non-military work here or abroad, such as the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or in a local community or city service program? (SRVMEN)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor 2076 57.2 2) Oppose 1401 38.6 9) No opinion 151 4.2 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 12) Would you favor or oppose requiring all young women to give one year of service to the nation - either in the military forces, or in non-military work here or abroad, such as the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or in a local community or city service program? (SRVWOMEN)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor 1586 43.7 2) Oppose 1839 50.7 9) No opinion 203 5.6 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 13) In your view, should the government start up programs that encourage people to get and stay married, or should the government stay out of this? (GOVMARRY)
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TOTAL % 1) The government should start up programs that encourage marriage. 634 17.5 2) The government should stay out. 2883 79.5 9) Don't know/Refused 111 3.1 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 14) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1) Do you think the United States has a moral responsibility to come to the aid of Afghanistan to help it recover from the war, or doesn't the United States have a moral responsibility to do this? (MORALAFG)
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TOTAL % 1) U.S. has a moral responsibility. 899 49.6 2) No responsibility 714 39.4 9) Don't know/Refused 201 11.1 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 15) Do you think the United States should come to the aid of Afghanistan to help it recover from the war, or should the United States not get involved? (USAIDAFG)
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TOTAL % 1) U.S. should come to the aid of Afghanistan. 887 48.9 2) U.S. should not get involved. 788 43.4 9) Don't know/Refused 140 7.7 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1815 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 16) Please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the following statement: People should do much more than they do now to help others who are in need, even if it costs them their own time and money. (AGHELP)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree 1128 31.1 2) Mostly agree 1753 48.3 3) Mostly disagree 500 13.8 4) Completely disagree 144 4 9) Don't know/Refused 103 2.8 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 17) Please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the following statement: The government should help more needy people, even if it means cuts in other programs. (AGGOVPRG)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree 314 17.3 2) Mostly agree 727 40.1 3) Mostly disagree 521 28.7 4) Completely disagree 143 7.9 9) Don't know/Refused 109 6 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 18) Please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the following statement: The government should help more needy people, even if it means holding back on future tax cuts. (AGTAXCUT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree 449 24.8 2) Mostly agree 745 41.1 3) Mostly disagree 346 19.1 4) Completely disagree 173 9.5 9) Don't know/Refused 101 5.6 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 19) At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence? (INCRLUS)
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TOTAL % 1) Increasing 1328 36.6 2) Losing 1892 52.1 3) Staying the same 128 3.5 9) No opinion 280 7.7 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 20) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY THOUGHT RELIGION AS A WHOLE WAS INCREASING OR LOSING ITS INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN LIFE) All in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? (INCRLBAD)
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TOTAL % 1) Good thing 1316 40.9 2) Bad thing 1715 53.2 3) Both 30 .9 4) Neither 61 1.9 5) Depends 35 1.1 9) Don't know/Refused 64 2 Missing 407 TOTAL 3221 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 21) At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence in the world or losing its influence? (WRLDREL)
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TOTAL % 1) Increasing 1381 38.1 2) Losing 1807 49.8 3) Staying the same 114 3.1 9) No opinion 326 9 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 22) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY THOUGHT RELIGION AS A WHOLE WAS INCREASING OR LOSING ITS INFLUENCE ON THE WORLD) All in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? (WRLDBAD)
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TOTAL % 1) Good thing 1164 36.5 2) Bad thing 1782 55.9 3) Both 41 1.3 4) Neither 64 2 5) Depends 68 2.1 9) Don't know/Refused 68 2.1 Missing 440 TOTAL 3187 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 23) I'd like your views on some groups and organizations. What is your overall opinion of: the Christian conservative movement? (GRPCCM)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 355 9.8 2) Mostly favorable 1257 34.6 3) Mostly unfavorable 655 18.1 4) Very unfavorable 391 10.8 5) Never heard of 433 11.9 8) Can't rate 481 13.3 9) Refused 56 1.5 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 24) I'd like your views on some groups and organizations. What is your overall opinion of: business corporations? (GRPBSNSS)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 347 9.6 2) Mostly favorable 1880 51.8 3) Mostly unfavorable 838 23.1 4) Very unfavorable 219 6 5) Never heard of 33 .9 8) Can't rate 254 7 9) Refused 55 1.5 TOTAL 3626 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 25) I'd like your views on some groups and organizations. What is your overall opinion of: labor unions? (GRPUNION)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 541 14.9 2) Mostly favorable 1585 43.7 3) Mostly unfavorable 853 23.5 4) Very unfavorable 324 8.9 5) Never heard of 48 1.3 8) Can't rate 248 6.8 9) Refused 29 .8 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 26) Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: Catholics? (GRPCATH)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 704 19.4 2) Mostly favorable 1987 54.8 3) Mostly unfavorable 329 9.1 4) Very unfavorable 130 3.6 5) Never heard of 7 .2 8) Can't rate 393 10.8 9) Refused 77 2.1 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 27) Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: Jews? (GRPJEWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 635 17.5 2) Mostly favorable 2029 55.9 3) Mostly unfavorable 253 7 4) Very unfavorable 84 2.3 5) Never heard of 11 .3 8) Can't rate 512 14.1 9) Refused 103 2.8 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 28) Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: Evangelical Christians? (GRPEVANG)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 479 13.2 2) Mostly favorable 1537 42.4 3) Mostly unfavorable 471 13 4) Very unfavorable 182 5 5) Never heard of 258 7.1 8) Can't rate 611 16.8 9) Refused 91 2.5 TOTAL 3629 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 29) Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: Protestants? (GRPPROT)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 705 19.4 2) Mostly favorable 1970 54.3 3) Mostly unfavorable 219 6 4) Very unfavorable 72 2 5) Never heard of 52 1.4 8) Can't rate 522 14.4 9) Refused 87 2.4 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 30) Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: Muslim Americans? (GRPMUSAM)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 148 8.2 2) Mostly favorable 842 46.4 3) Mostly unfavorable 262 14.4 4) Very unfavorable 141 7.8 5) Never heard of 27 1.5 8) Can't rate 337 18.6 9) Refused 58 3.2 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1815 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 31) Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: Muslims? (GRPMUSLM)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 124 6.8 2) Mostly favorable 727 40.1 3) Mostly unfavorable 329 18.1 4) Very unfavorable 191 10.5 5) Never heard of 16 .9 8) Can't rate 369 20.3 9) Refused 58 3.2 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 32) Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God? (GRPATHST)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 86 4.7 2) Mostly favorable 529 29.2 3) Mostly unfavorable 413 22.8 4) Very unfavorable 573 31.6 5) Never heard of 3 .2 8) Can't rate 178 9.8 9) Refused 31 1.7 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1813 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 33) Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: people who are not religious? (GRPNOREL)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable 165 9.1 2) Mostly favorable 760 41.9 3) Mostly unfavorable 335 18.5 4) Very unfavorable 200 11 5) Never heard of 3 .2 8) Can't rate 271 14.9 9) Refused 80 4.4 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 34) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1). Since September 11th, has there been too much, too little or the right amount of expressions of religious faith and prayer by political leaders? (LDRS911)
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TOTAL % 1) Too much 292 16.1 2) Too little 427 23.6 3) Right amount 961 53 9) Don't know/Refused 133 7.3 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1813 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 35) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 2). Since September 11th, has there been too much, too little, or the right amount of showing of the American flag? (FLAG911)
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TOTAL % 1) Too much 287 15.8 2) Too little 295 16.3 3) Right amount 1187 65.4 9) Don't know/Refused 45 2.5 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 36) What is your religious preference? Do you consider yourself Christian, Jewish, Muslim, other non-Christian such as Buddhist or Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or don't you have a religious preference? (RELPREF)
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TOTAL % 1) Christian 2918 80.4 2) Jewish 47 1.3 3) Muslim 11 .3 4) Other non-Christian 24 .7 5) Atheist 41 1.1 6) Agnostic 72 2 7) Something else (specify) 133 3.7 8) No preference 340 9.4 9) Don't know/Refused 42 1.2 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 37) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY WERE "CHRISTIAN" WHEN ASKED ABOUT RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE) Are you Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, or something else? (RELCRSTN)
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TOTAL % 1) Protestant 1660 56.9 2) Catholic 867 29.7 3) Mormon 54 1.9 4) Orthodox 8 .3 5) Something else (specify) 268 9.2 9) Don't know/Refused 60 2.1 Missing 709 TOTAL 2917 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 38) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY WERE "CHRISTIAN" OR "SOMETHING ELSE" WHEN ASKED ABOUT RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE) Would you describe yourself as a "born again" or evangelical Christian, or not? (RELBORN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, would 1288 42.2 2) No, would not 1594 52.3 9) Don't know/Refused 168 5.5 Missing 577 TOTAL 3050 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 39) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services? (OFTATTND)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week 543 15 2) Once a week 898 24.8 3) Once or twice a month 602 16.6 4) A few times a year 669 18.4 5) Seldom 561 15.5 6) Never 325 9 9) Don't know/Refused 29 .8 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 40) How important would you say religion is in your own life - very important, fairly important, or not very important? (IMPTREL)
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TOTAL % 1) Very important 2286 63 2) Fairly important 868 23.9 3) Not very important 438 12.1 9) Don't know/Refused 35 1 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 41) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ATTEND CHURCH AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A YEAR) Aside from attending religious services, how involved are you in activities at your church or house of worship?/D (OFTINVLV)
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TOTAL % 1) Very involved 585 21.6 2) Somewhat involved 850 31.3 3) Not too involved 765 28.2 4) Not at all involved 503 18.5 9) Don't know/Refused 10 .4 Missing 915 TOTAL 2713 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 42) People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never? (PRAYOFT)
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TOTAL % 1) Several times a day 1266 34.9 2) Once a day 858 23.7 3) A few times a week 543 15 4) Once a week or less 579 16 5) Never 311 8.6 9) Don't know/Refused 70 1.9 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 43) During political elections, should churches and other houses of worship come out in favor of one candidate over another, or shouldn't they do this? (CHRCHPOL)
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TOTAL % 1) Should come out in favor of candidates 812 22.4 2) Should not come out in favor of candidates 2542 70.1 9) No opinion 274 7.6 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 44) Do you consider the United States a Christian nation, or not? (USCHRSTN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 2441 67.3 2) No 908 25 5) Never 0 0 9) Don't know/Refused 278 7.7 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 45) How much would you say you know about the Muslim religion and its practices? (KNOWMUS)
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TOTAL % 1) A great deal 195 5.4 2) Some 1050 28.9 3) Not very much 1336 36.8 4) Nothing at all 1028 28.3 9) Don't know/Refused 19 .5 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 46) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1, AND OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY HAVE A DIFFERENT RELIGION THAN ISLAM) From what you know, do you think that the Muslim religion and your own religion have a lot in common, or do you think that the Muslim religion and your religion are very different? (DIFFMUS)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot in common 428 27.5 2) Very different 888 57 9) Don't know/Refused 242 15.5 Missing 2070 TOTAL 1558 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 47) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 2) Would you say you have a generally favorable or unfavorable opinion of Islam? (FAVISLAM)
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TOTAL % 1) Favorable 682 37.6 2) Unfavorable 599 33 9) No opinion 533 29.4 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 48) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1) What's your impression- how many Muslims around the world are anti-American? (ANTIINWD)
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TOTAL % 1) Almost all 102 5.6 2) Most 214 11.8 3) About half 326 18 4) Some 436 24 5) Just a few 380 21 9) Don't know/Refused 355 19.6 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1813 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 49) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 2) What's your impression - how many Muslims in this country are anti-American? (ANTIINUS)
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TOTAL % 1) Almost all 67 3.7 2) Most 97 5.3 3) About half 193 10.6 4) Some 410 22.6 5) Just a few 711 39.2 9) Don't know/Refused 336 18.5 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 50) Do you happen to know what name Muslims use to refer to God? (Allah) (MUSLMGOD)
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TOTAL % 1) Correct answer 1706 47 2) Incorrect answer 406 11.2 9) Don't know/Refused 1516 41.8 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 51) Do you happen to know the name of the Islamic equivalent to the Bible? (Koran) (MUSLMBBL)
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TOTAL % 1) Correct answer 1556 42.9 2) Incorrect answer 298 8.2 9) Don't know/Refused 1774 48.9 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 52) Some people think that the United States has had special protection from God for most of its history. Other people think the United States has had no special protection from God. Which comes closer to your view? (VWUSPROT)
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TOTAL % 1) The U.S. has had special protection from God 1751 48.3 2) The U.S. has not had special protection from God 1435 39.6 9) Don't know/Refused 441 12.2 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 53) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY THOUGHT THE U.S. HAS HAD SPECIAL PROTECTION FROM GOD) Do other nations have special protection from God in the same way, or not? (OTHRPROT)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, other nations receive special protection from God. 1330 76 2) No 260 14.8 9) Don't know/Refused 161 9.2 Missing 1876 TOTAL 1751 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 54) Some people think the terrorist attacks on the United States were a signal that God is no longer protecting the United States as much as in the past. Do you think this is true, or not? (ATCKGOD)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, attacks were a signal 199 5.5 2) No 3287 90.6 9) Don't know/Refused 141 3.9 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 55) As you read the following pair, please indicate whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: A. My religion is the one, true faith leading to eternal life, or B. Many religions can lead to eternal life (PRRELONE)
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TOTAL % 1) My religion is the one, true faith leading to eternal life. 667 18.4 2) Many religions can lead to eternal life. 2721 75 3) Neither 92 2.5 9) Don't know 147 4.1 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 56) As you read the following pair, please indicate whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: A. Children are more likely to grow up to be moral adults when they are raised in a religious faith, or B. Children are just as likely to grow up to be moral adults whether or not they are raised in a religious faith. (PRMORAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Children are more likely to grow up to be moral adults when they are raised in a religious faith. 2199 60.6 2) Children are just as likely to grow up to be moral adults whether or not they are raised in a religious faith. 1287 35.5 3) Neither 56 1.5 9) Don't know 85 2.3 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 57) As you read the following pair, please indicate whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: A. It is not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values, or B. It is necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values. (PRVALUES)
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TOTAL % 1) It is not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values. 1810 49.9 2) It is necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values. 1699 46.8 3) Neither 44 1.2 9) Don't know 75 2.1 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 58) As you read the following pair, please indicate whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: A. The strength of American society is based on the religious faith of its people, or B. Our society would be strong even if most Americans did not have a religious faith. (PRSOCITY)
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TOTAL % 1) The strength of American society is based on the religious faith of its people. 2109 58.1 2) Our society would be strong even if most Americans did not have a religious faith. 1314 36.2 3) Neither 50 1.4 9) Don't know 154 4.2 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 59) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1) As you read the following pair, please indicate whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: A. Some religions are more likely than others to encourage violence among believers, or B. Religions are all about the same in this regard. (PRVIOLNC)
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TOTAL % 1) Some religions are more likely than others to encourage violence among believers. 849 46.8 2) Religions are all about the same in this regard. 746 41.1 3) Neither 78 4.3 9) Don't know 141 7.8 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 60) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 2) As you read the following pair, please indicate whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: A. The Islamic religion is more likely than others to encourage violence among its believers, or B. The Islamic religion does not encourage violence more than others. (PRISLAM)
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TOTAL % 1) The Islamic religion is more likely than others to encourage violence among its believers. 454 25 2) The Islamic religion does not encourage violence more than others. 925 51 3) Neither 49 2.7 9) Don't know 386 21.3 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 61) In your view, which is the bigger lesson to be taken from the September 11 terrorist attacks? (LESS911)
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TOTAL % 1) Religion has too much influence in the world these days. 1005 27.7 2) Religion has too little influence in the world these days. 1855 51.1 3) Both 70 1.9 4) Neither 393 10.8 9) Don't know/Refused 305 8.4 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 62) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1) All in all, do you think a person can be a good American if he or she does not have religious faith? (NORELAM)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 1522 83.9 2) No 240 13.2 9) Don't know/Refused 52 2.9 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 63) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 2) All in all, do you think a person can be a good American if he or she does not believe in basic Judeo-Christian values? (AMCHRSTN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 1454 80.2 2) No 250 13.8 9) Don't know/Refused 110 6.1 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 64) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1) Generally, how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of public officials in Washington these days? Would you give them a very high rating, a high rating, a low rating, or a very low rating for honesty and ethical standards? (ETHPUBOF)
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TOTAL % 1) Very high 46 2.5 2) High 567 31.3 3) Low 781 43.1 4) Very low 311 17.1 9) Don't know 109 6 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 65) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1) Generally, how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of heads of major companies these days? Would you give them a very high rating, a high rating, a low rating, or a very low rating for honesty and ethical standards? (ETHMAJCO)
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TOTAL % 1) Very high 21 1.2 2) High 418 23 3) Low 901 49.7 4) Very low 292 16.1 9) Don't know 182 10 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 66) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1) Generally, how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of religious leaders these days? Would you give them a very high rating, a high rating, a low rating, or a very low rating for honesty and ethical standards? (ETHRELLD)
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TOTAL % 1) Very high 90 5 2) High 910 50.2 3) Low 535 29.5 4) Very low 115 6.3 9) Don't know 164 9 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 67) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 2) Generally, how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of military leaders these days? Would you give them a very high rating, a high rating, a low rating, or a very low rating for honesty and ethical standards? (ETHMILLD)
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TOTAL % 1) Very high 265 14.6 2) High 1006 55.5 3) Low 295 16.3 4) Very low 82 4.5 9) Don't know 166 9.2 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1814 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 68) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 2) Generally, how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of members of large corporations' boards of directors these days? Would you give them a very high rating, a high rating, a low rating, or a very low rating for honesty and ethical standards? (ETHBOARD)
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TOTAL % 1) Very high 35 1.9 2) High 421 23.2 3) Low 843 46.5 4) Very low 317 17.5 9) Don't know 197 10.9 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1813 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 69) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 2) Generally, how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of journalists these days? Would you give them a very high rating, a high rating, a low rating, or a very low rating for honesty and ethical standards? (ETHJRNLT)
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TOTAL % 1) Very high 92 5.1 2) High 712 39.3 3) Low 670 37 4) Very low 198 10.9 9) Don't know 141 7.8 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1813 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 70) Just your best guess, would you say that most business executives try to obey the laws governing their profession or would you say most business executives try to find a way around the laws governing their profession? (BSNSWAY)
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TOTAL % 1) Try to obey the laws 1284 35.4 2) Try to find a way around the laws 2092 57.7 9) Don't know/Refused 252 6.9 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 71) Do you think the recent Enron case is a sign that morals in American business have been declining in the last few years, or not? (ENRON)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, major decline 1376 37.9 2) Yes, minor decline 782 21.6 3) Yes, in between 84 2.3 4) Yes, don't know 25 .7 5) No, not a sign that business morals are declining 1015 28 9) Don't know/Refused 346 9.5 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 72) Have you, or has your family ever received welfare benefits? [IF YES, ASK:] Are you or your family now receiving welfare benefits? (FAMWLFR)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, current welfare recipient 145 4 2) Yes, past welfare recipient 472 13 3) No 2982 82.2 9) Don't know/Refused 29 .8 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 73) Do you personally know someone who is now receiving welfare benefits? (WLFRNOW)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 1378 39.6 2) No 2048 58.8 9) Don't know/Refused 57 1.6 Missing 145 TOTAL 3483 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 74) On balance, do you think the current welfare system: (CHNGWLFR)
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TOTAL % 1) Changes things for the better by helping people who are unable to support themselves? 1151 31.7 2) Changes things for the worse by making able-bodied people too dependent on government aid? 1921 53 3) Both equally 290 8 9) Don't know/Refused 265 7.3 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 75) In 1996, welfare reform legislation was passed that made many changes to the welfare system in America. In your view, does the current welfare system work better or worse than the system in place before 1996? (WLFR1996)
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TOTAL % 1) Better 1649 45.5 2) Worse 625 17.2 3) No difference 183 5 9) Don't know/Refused 1171 32.3 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 76) Some say that most poor people are poor because of society's failures. Others say that most poor people are poor because of their own individual failures. Which comes closer to your point of view? (RSNPOOR)
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TOTAL % 1) Society's failures 788 21.7 2) Individual failures 2224 61.3 3) Both 379 10.4 4) Other 39 1.1 9) No opinion 197 5.4 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 77) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 1) Which is the bigger reason for American children being raised in poverty these days? Is it because of social and economic problems or is it because of the failure of their parents as individuals? (KIDSPOV)
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TOTAL % 1) Social and economic problems 566 31.2 2) Failure of parents as individuals 914 50.4 3) Both 250 13.8 4) Other 13 .7 9) No opinion 70 3.9 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1813 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 78) (ASKED ONLY ON FORM 2) Which is the bigger reason more than 10 million American children are being raised in poverty these days? Is it because of social and economic problems or is it because of the failure of their parents as individuals? (KID10MIL)
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TOTAL % 1) Social and economic problems 557 30.7 2) Failure of parents as individuals 889 49 3) Both 241 13.3 4) Other 12 .7 9) No opinion 114 6.3 Missing 1814 TOTAL 1813 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 79) How much, if anything, have you heard about recent criminal trials involving Catholic priests who have been accused of child sexual abuse - a lot, a little, or nothing at all? (SEXABUSE)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot 1410 38.9 2) A little 1658 45.7 3) Nothing at all 519 14.3 9) Don't know/Refused 40 1.1 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 80) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY HAD HEARD "A LOT" OR "A LITTLE" ABOUT RECENT TRIALS INVOLVING CATHOLIC PRIESTS WHO HAVE BEEN ACCUSED OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE) Based on what you have heard, how would you evaluate the Catholic Church's handling of these cases of alleged sexual abuse by priests? (SEXHANDL)
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TOTAL % 1) Church leaders have mostly tried to cover up the problem. 1913 62.4 2) Church leaders have mostly tried to deal with the problem. 800 26.1 3) Both 79 2.6 4) Neither 8 .3 9) Don't know/Refused 268 8.7 Missing 559 TOTAL 3068 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 81) Do you favor or oppose scientific experimentation on the cloning of human beings? (CLONING)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor 617 17 2) Oppose 2775 76.5 9) Don't know/Refused 236 6.5 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 82) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO OPPOSE SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTATION ON THE CLONING OF HUMAN BEINGS) Is your objection to research on human cloning based more on: (OBCLNING)
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TOTAL % 1) The belief that the science is not yet safe enough but could be in the future. 521 18.8 2) The belief that it is morally wrong. 1986 71.6 3) Both equally 162 5.8 4) Other 66 2.4 9) Don't know/Refused 39 1.4 Missing 853 TOTAL 2774 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 83) 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? (STEMCELL)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot 957 26.4 2) A little 1898 52.3 3) Nothing at all 735 20.3 9) Don't know/Refused 37 1 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 84) Do you think the federal government should or should not fund stem cell research? (GOVCELL)
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TOTAL % 1) Should 1564 43.1 2) Should not 1263 34.8 3) Depends 152 4.2 9) No opinion 648 17.9 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 85) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED "SHOULD NOT," "SHOULD," OR "DEPENDS" TO WHETHER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT FUND STEM CELL RESEARCH) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on this issue? (INFLCELL)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience 214 7.2 2) The views of your friends and family 107 3.6 3) What you have seen or read in the media 1018 34.2 4) Your religious beliefs 548 18.4 5) Your education 639 21.5 6) Something else 384 12.9 9) Don't know/Refused 68 2.3 Missing 648 TOTAL 2978 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 86) All in all, which is more important: (CELLIMPT)
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TOTAL % 1) Conducting stem cell research that might result in new medical cures 1545 42.6 2) Not destroying the potential life of human embryos involved in this research 1391 38.4 9) Don't know/Refused 691 19.1 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 87) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT CONDUCTING STEM CELL RESEARCH THAT MIGHT RESULT IN NEW MEDICAL CURES IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN NOT DESTROYING THE POTENTIAL LIFE OF HUMAN EMBRYOS INVOLVED IN THIS RESEARCH) Can you ever imagine yourself thinking that protecting human embryos is more important than conducting medical research on stem cells, or can't you imagine changing your mind on this issue? (CELLHUMN)
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TOTAL % 1) Can imagine thinking differently on this issue 718 46.4 2) Can't imagine changing mind on this issue 694 44.9 9) Don't know/Refused 134 8.7 Missing 2082 TOTAL 1546 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 88) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT NOT DESTROYING THE POTENTIAL LIFE OF HUMAN EMBRYOS INVOLVED IN STEM CELL RESEARCH IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN CONDUCTING STEM CELL RESEARCH THAT MIGHT RESULT IN NEW MEDICAL CURES) Can you ever imagine yourself thinking that discovering medical cures from stem cell research is more important than the potential life of human embryos, or can't you imagine changing your mind on this issue? (CELLMED)
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TOTAL % 1) Can imagine thinking differently on this issue 320 23 2) Can't imagine changing mind on this issue 932 67 9) Don't know/Refused 139 10 Missing 2236 TOTAL 1391 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 89) Respondent's sex (SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male 1740 48 2) Female 1887 52 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 90) What is your age? (AGE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 3628 45.23 17.63 - 91) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) None, or grade 1-8 115 3.2 2) High school incomplete 393 10.8 3) High school graduate 1193 32.9 4) Business, technical, or vocational school after high school 130 3.6 5) Some college, no 4-year degree 865 23.8 6) College graduate 583 16.1 7) Postgraduate training 337 9.3 9) Don't know/Refused 13 .4 TOTAL 3629 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 92) 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 342 9.4 2) No 3260 89.9 9) Don't know/Refused 25 .7 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 93) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY WERE NOT HISPANIC) What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race? (RACE)
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TOTAL % 1) White 2939 81 2) Black 408 11.2 3) Asian 53 1.5 4) Other or mixed race 184 5.1 9) Don't know/Refused 44 1.2 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 94) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARSTAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Married 1849 51 2) Divorced 520 14.3 3) Separated 101 2.8 4) Widowed 303 8.4 5) Never been married 835 23 9) Don't know/Refused 20 .6 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 95) Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 now living in your household? (KID18)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 1297 35.7 2) No 2323 64 9) Don't know/Refused 8 .2 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 96) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF ANY CHILDREN UNDER 18 NOW LIVING IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD) Are any of these children under the age of 5? (KID5)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 540 41.7 2) No 751 57.9 9) Don't know/Refused 5 .4 Missing 2331 TOTAL 1296 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 97) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF ANY CHILDREN UNDER 18 NOW LIVING IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD) Are any of these children between the ages of 5 and 12? (KID512)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 726 56 2) No 567 43.7 9) Don't know/Refused 4 .3 Missing 2331 TOTAL 1297 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 98) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF ANY CHILDREN UNDER 18 NOW LIVING IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD) Are any of these children between the ages of 12 and 17? (KID1217)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 521 40.2 2) No 772 59.5 9) Don't know/Refused 4 .3 Missing 2331 TOTAL 1297 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 99) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOYED)
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TOTAL % 1) Full-time 1955 53.9 2) Part-time 464 12.8 3) Not employed 1195 32.9 9) Don't know/Refused 14 .4 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 100) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED) Is your spouse now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (SPSEMPLY)
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TOTAL % 1) Full-time 1163 62.9 2) Part-time 174 9.4 3) Not employed 506 27.4 9) Don't know/Refused 7 .4 Missing 1779 TOTAL 1850 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 101) Last year, that is in 2001, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (FAMINCOM)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $10,000 267 7.4 2) $10,000 to under $20,000 370 10.2 3) $20,000 to under $30,000 470 13 4) $30,000 to under $40,000 443 12.2 5) $40,000 to under $50,000 357 9.8 6) $50,000 to under $75,000 564 15.6 7) $75,000 to under $100,000 321 8.9 8) $100,000 or more 305 8.4 9) Don't know/Refused 530 14.6 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 102) 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? (REGVOTE)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, registered 2798 77.1 2) No, not registered 812 22.4 9) Don't know/Refused 18 .5 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 103) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY WERE REGISTERED TO VOTE) Are you absolutely certain you are registered to vote, or is there a chance your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? (POSVOTE)
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TOTAL % 1) Absolutely certain 2696 96.4 2) Chance registration has lapsed 91 3.3 9) Don't know/Refused 11 .4 Missing 829 TOTAL 2798 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 104) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (POLITAFF)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican 1095 30.2 2) Democrat 1115 30.7 3) Independent 1078 29.7 4) No preference 236 6.5 5) Other party 7 .2 9) Don't know/Refused 96 2.6 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 105) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO, CONCERNING POLITICS, CONSIDER THEMSELVES "INDEPENDENT," "NO PREFERENCE," "OTHER PARTY THAN REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRAT, OR INDEPENDENT," OR "DON'T KNOW/REFUSED") As of today, do you lean more to the Republican Party or the Democratic Party? (POLLEAN)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican 458 32.3 2) Democrat 397 28 9) Don't know/Refused 562 39.7 Missing 2210 TOTAL 1417 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 106) In the 2000 Presidential election, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? If you voted, did you vote for Gore, Bush, Nader, or Buchanan? (PRES2000)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, Gore 997 27.5 2) Yes, Bush 1232 34 3) Yes, Nader 68 1.9 4) Yes, Buchanan 12 .3 5) Yes, other candidate 21 .6 6) Voted, don't remember for whom 28 .8 7) No, didn't vote/Too young 1089 30 8) Don't remember if voted 28 .8 9) Refused 152 4.2 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 107) In general, would you describe your political views as: (POLVIEWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative 211 5.8 2) Conservative 1127 31.1 3) Moderate 1428 39.4 4) Liberal 482 13.3 5) Very liberal 154 4.2 9) Don't know/Refused 226 6.2 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 108) (IF RESPONDENT IS MARRIED, INCLUDE "YOUR SPOUSE" ALSO) Are you (or is your spouse) a member of a labor union? (MEMUNION)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, respondent is 351 9.7 2) Yes, spouse is 165 4.5 3) Yes, both 62 1.7 4) Neither are 3013 83 9) Don't know/Refused 37 1 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 109) Which of the following best describes the place where you now live? (AREALIVE)
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TOTAL % 1) A large city 680 18.7 2) A suburb near a large city 845 23.3 3) A small city or town 1319 36.4 4) A rural area 742 20.5 9) Don't know/Refused 41 1.1 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 110) Census region (CENSUS)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast 701 19.3 2) Midwest 859 23.7 3) South 1299 35.8 4) West 768 21.2 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 111) Recoded age (AGER)
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TOTAL % 1) 18-24 464 12.8 2) 25-34 638 17.6 3) 35-44 778 21.5 4) 45-54 666 18.4 5) 55-64 434 12 6) 65 + 602 16.6 9) Refused 45 1.2 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 112) Recoded education (EDUCR)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than high school 507 14 2) High school graduate 1324 36.5 3) Some college 865 23.8 4) College + 919 25.3 9) Refused 13 .4 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 113) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE HISPANIC) Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race? (RACETHN)
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TOTAL % 1) White Hispanic 2710 74.7 2) Black Hispanic 386 10.6 3) Hispanic 342 9.4 4) Other 165 4.5 9) Don't know/Refused 24 .7 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 114) Weight variable (see summary documentation for more information) (WEIGHT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1.812 0.629 - 115) Race recoded (RACER)
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TOTAL % 1) White 2939 82 2) Black 408 11.4 3) Other non-white 237 6.6 Missing 44 TOTAL 3584 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 116) Recoded age (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
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TOTAL % 1) 18-24 464 13 2) 25-34 638 17.8 3) 35-44 778 21.7 4) 45-54 666 18.6 5) 55-64 434 12.1 6) 65 + 602 16.8 Missing 45 TOTAL 3582 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 117) Respondent's sex (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
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TOTAL % 1) Male 1740 48 2) Female 1887 52 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 118) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican 1095 30.2 2) Democrat 1115 30.7 3) Independent 1078 29.7 4) No preference 236 6.5 5) Other party 7 .2 9) Don't know/Refused 96 2.6 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 119) Last year, that is in 2001, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $20,000 637 17.6 3) $20,000 to under $40,000 913 25.2 5) $40,000 to under $75,000 921 25.4 7) $75,000 to under $100,000 321 8.9 8) $100,000 or more 305 8.4 9) Don't know/Refused 530 14.6 TOTAL 3627 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 120) Recoded education (for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than high school 507 14 2) High school graduate 1324 36.5 3) Some college 865 23.8 4) College + 919 25.3 9) Refused 13 .4 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 121) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Married 1849 51 2) Divorced 520 14.3 3) Separated 101 2.8 4) Widowed 303 8.4 5) Never been married 835 23 9) Don't know/Refused 20 .6 TOTAL 3628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 122) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week 543 15.1 2) Once a week 898 25 3) Once or twice a month 602 16.7 4) A few times a year 669 18.6 5) Seldom 561 15.6 6) Never 325 9 Missing 29 TOTAL 3598 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
Religion and Public Life Survey, 2002
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