- Percentages are weighted by 169) WEIGHT; Total Ns reported are unweighted
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 32570 1995.16 7.48 - 2) Respondent's unique ID (RESPID)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 32570 164883.78 475447.27 - 3) Forms used in 1987-1994 surveys (FORM)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1   39 2) Form 2   38.9 3) Form 3   15.9 4) Form 4   6.2 Missing 15204 TOTAL 17366 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 4) Two-way form split for 2003 (FORM2)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1   50 2) Form 2   50 Missing 30042 TOTAL 2528 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 5) Two-way form split for 2007 (FORM07)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1   48.9 2) Form 2   51.1 Missing 30563 TOTAL 2007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 6) Four-way form split for 2007 (FORM074)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1A   25.6 2) Form 1B   23.3 3) Form 2A   25.9 4) Form 2B   25.2 Missing 30563 TOTAL 2007 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 7) Survey split for 2009 (SURVEY09)
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TOTAL % 1) Values A, administered 3/31-4/6   46.5 2) Values B, administered 4/14-4/20   53.5 Missing 29557 TOTAL 3013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 8) Two-way form split for 2009 (FORM09)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1   49.2 2) Form 2   50.8 Missing 29557 TOTAL 3013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 9) Total four-way form split for 2009 (FORM094)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1A   24.4 2) Form 1B   24.8 3) Form 2A   26.2 4) Form 2B   24.6 Missing 29557 TOTAL 3013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 10) Now I am going to read you a series of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: People like me don't have any say about what the government does. (Q2A) (FEELGOV)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   16.5 2) Mostly agree   35 3) Mostly disagree   32.4 4) Completely disagree   14.5 9) Don't know/Refused   1.6 Missing 3 TOTAL 32567 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 11) Generally speaking, elected officials in Washington lose touch with the people quickly. (Q2B) (FEELOFWA)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   30.3 2) Mostly agree   47.7 3) Mostly disagree   16.4 4) Completely disagree   3.2 9) Don't know/Refused   2.4 Missing 4 TOTAL 32566 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 12) Most elected officials care what people like me think. (Q2C) (FEELOFF)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   5.5 2) Mostly agree   35.5 3) Mostly disagree   40.2 4) Completely disagree   16.1 9) Don't know/Refused   2.7 Missing 7 TOTAL 32563 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 13) Voting gives people like me some say about how government runs things. (Q2D) (FEELVOT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   25 2) Mostly agree   47.7 3) Mostly disagree   17.7 4) Completely disagree   7.1 9) Don't know/Refused   2.6 Missing 5032 TOTAL 27538 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 14) Success in life is pretty much determined by forces outside our control. (Q2E) (FEELSUC)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   10.4 2) Mostly agree   25.5 3) Mostly disagree   38.3 4) Completely disagree   22.6 9) Don't know/Refused   3.2 Missing 4081 TOTAL 28489 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 15) Hard work offers little guarantee of success. (Q2F) (FEELWORK)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   11.6 2) Mostly agree   22 3) Mostly disagree   37.8 4) Completely disagree   26.7 9) Don't know/Refused   1.9 Missing 1512 TOTAL 31058 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 16) I admire people who get rich by working hard. (Q2G) (FEELRICH)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   50.4 2) Mostly agree   38.5 3) Mostly disagree   6.6 4) Completely disagree   3.2 9) Don't know/Refused   1.4 Missing 20616 TOTAL 11954 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 17) The federal government should be able to overrule individual states on important matters. (Q87G) (FEELFED)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   9.9 2) Mostly agree   34.3 3) Mostly disagree   31.8 4) Completely disagree   15.6 9) Don't know/Refused   8.5 Missing 22311 TOTAL 10259 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 18) The strength of this country today is mostly based on the success of American business. (Q2H) (FEELSTTH)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   22.5 2) Mostly agree   53.9 3) Mostly disagree   15.2 4) Completely disagree   4.3 9) Don't know/Refused   4.1 Missing 5304 TOTAL 27266 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 19) Government regulation of business usually does more harm than good. (Q2I) (FEELBUS)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   17.1 2) Mostly agree   39.2 3) Mostly disagree   30.4 4) Completely disagree   5.5 9) Don't know/Refused   7.9 Missing 9370 TOTAL 23200 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 20) Federal government should run ONLY the things that cannot be run at the local level. (Q2J) (FEDLOC)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   27.7 2) Mostly agree   46.5 3) Mostly disagree   16.4 4) Completely disagree   4.4 9) Don't know/Refused   5 Missing 12886 TOTAL 19684 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 21) When something is run by the government, it is usually inefficient and wasteful. (Q2K) (FEELGVWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   24.3 2) Mostly agree   39.6 3) Mostly disagree   27.1 4) Completely disagree   5.3 9) Don't know/Refused   3.7 Missing 3795 TOTAL 28775 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 22) The federal government controls too much of our daily lives. (Q2L) (FEELGTCT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   25.2 2) Mostly agree   35.1 3) Mostly disagree   31 4) Completely disagree   5.9 9) Don't know/Refused   2.9 Missing 3797 TOTAL 28773 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 23) The government is really run for the benefit of all the people. (Q2M) (FEELGTPL)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   10.4 2) Mostly agree   40.4 3) Mostly disagree   33.5 4) Completely disagree   13 9) Don't know/Refused   2.7 Missing 1514 TOTAL 31056 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 24) Business corporations generally strike a fair balance between making profits and serving the public interest. (Q2N) (FEELBS)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   5.7 2) Mostly agree   35.4 3) Mostly disagree   38.9 4) Completely disagree   14.5 9) Don't know/Refused   5.5 Missing 5272 TOTAL 27298 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 25) There is too much power concentrated in the hands of a few big companies. (Q2O) (FEELPWBS)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   32.2 2) Mostly agree   45 3) Mostly disagree   16.5 4) Completely disagree   3 9) Don't know/Refused   3.4 Missing 3769 TOTAL 28801 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 26) Business corporations make too much profit. (Q2P) (FEELBSPR)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   23.9 2) Mostly agree   39 3) Mostly disagree   25.6 4) Completely disagree   5.8 9) Don't know/Refused   5.8 Missing 3771 TOTAL 28799 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 27) It is time for Washington politicians to step aside and make room for new leaders. (Q2Q) (FEELPOL)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   25.4 2) Mostly agree   42.1 3) Mostly disagree   22.5 4) Completely disagree   3.6 9) Don't know/Refused   6.4 Missing 7818 TOTAL 24752 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 28) Dealing with a federal government agency is often not worth the trouble. (Q2R) (FEELGTAG)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   19.2 2) Mostly agree   41.9 3) Mostly disagree   27.6 4) Completely disagree   4.5 9) Don't know/Refused   6.8 Missing 11840 TOTAL 20730 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 29) Many people today think that they can get ahead without working hard and making sacrifices. (Q2S) (FEELGETA)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   23.6 2) Mostly agree   38.7 3) Mostly disagree   22.8 4) Completely disagree   13 9) Don't know/Refused   1.9 Missing 23129 TOTAL 9441 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 30) As Americans we can always find a way to solve our problems and get what we want. (Q2T) (FEELSLPR)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   15.8 2) Mostly agree   51.7 3) Mostly disagree   22.8 4) Completely disagree   6.6 9) Don't know/Refused   3.1 Missing 3762 TOTAL 28808 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 31) I don't believe that there are any real limits to growth in this country today. (Q2U) (FEELGRLT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   19.1 2) Mostly agree   42.9 3) Mostly disagree   26.6 4) Completely disagree   7.1 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 Missing 3762 TOTAL 28808 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 32) We need new people in Washington even if they are not as effective as experienced politicians. (Q2V) (FEELNWWA)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   14.5 2) Mostly agree   34.4 3) Mostly disagree   34.6 4) Completely disagree   11.1 9) Don't know/Refused   5.3 Missing 11883 TOTAL 20687 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 33) Occasional acts of terrorism in the U.S. will be part of life in the future. (Q2HH) (FEELTERR)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   22 2) Mostly agree   48 3) Mostly disagree   16.9 4) Completely disagree   8.1 9) Don't know/Refused   5 Missing 26543 TOTAL 6027 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 34) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with it. The first one is: There needs to be stricter laws and regulation to protect the environment. (Q10A) (DTLAWENV)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   45.3 2) Mostly agree   39.8 3) Mostly disagree   10.7 4) Completely disagree   3.3 9) Don't know/Refused   .9 Missing 19634 TOTAL 12936 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Government/Legislation ]
- 35) People should be willing to pay higher prices in order to protect the environment. (Q10B) (DTPRCENV)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   18.8 2) Mostly agree   41.2 3) Mostly disagree   26.2 4) Completely disagree   11.9 9) Don't know/Refused   2 Missing 18127 TOTAL 14443 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 36) Our society should do what is necessary to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. (Q10C) (DTEQLOPP)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   49.8 2) Mostly agree   40.9 3) Mostly disagree   5.8 4) Completely disagree   1.9 9) Don't know/Refused   1.5 Missing 1514 TOTAL 31056 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 37) We have gone too far in pushing equal rights in this country. (Q10D) (DTTFEQUR)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   16 2) Mostly agree   27 3) Mostly disagree   31.9 4) Completely disagree   21.7 9) Don't know/Refused   3.4 Missing 3797 TOTAL 28773 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 38) It is the responsibility of the government to take care of people who can't take care of themselves. (Q10E) (DTRESPGV)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   23.5 2) Mostly agree   43.5 3) Mostly disagree   21.4 4) Completely disagree   8.1 9) Don't know/Refused   3.5 Missing 7865 TOTAL 24705 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 39) The government should help more needy people even if it means going deeper in debt. (Q10F) (DTHELPND)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   15.7 2) Mostly agree   34.7 3) Mostly disagree   32.6 4) Completely disagree   12.1 9) Don't know/Refused   5 Missing 5843 TOTAL 26727 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Poverty, Government Response ]
- 40) The government should guarantee every citizen enough to eat and a place to sleep. (Q10G) (DTEATSL)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   29.2 2) Mostly agree   35.2 3) Mostly disagree   23.1 4) Completely disagree   9.5 9) Don't know/Refused   3 Missing 5304 TOTAL 27266 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 41) I like political leaders who are willing to make compromises in order to get the job done. (Q10H) (DTPOLCMP)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   25.2 2) Mostly agree   49.4 3) Mostly disagree   14.8 4) Completely disagree   5.1 9) Don't know/Refused   5.6 Missing 13898 TOTAL 18672 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 42) I don't pay attention to whether a candidate calls himself a liberal or a conservative. (Q87BB) (DTPPAYCA)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   21.9 2) Mostly agree   40.7 3) Mostly disagree   22.5 4) Completely disagree   9.8 9) Don't know/Refused   5.1 Missing 16780 TOTAL 15790 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 43) I am very patriotic. (Q10I) (DTPATRT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   50.6 2) Mostly agree   39.3 3) Mostly disagree   6.1 4) Completely disagree   1.9 9) Don't know/Refused   2.2 Missing 5305 TOTAL 27265 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 44) In the past few years there hasn't been much real improvement in the position of black people in this country. (Q10J) (DTPSBLCK)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   12.4 2) Mostly agree   27.8 3) Mostly disagree   38.5 4) Completely disagree   15.6 9) Don't know/Refused   5.6 Missing 7 TOTAL 32563 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 45) I think it's all right for blacks and whites to date each other. (Q10K) (DTOLBLWT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   30.4 2) Mostly agree   31 3) Mostly disagree   15 4) Completely disagree   18.7 9) Don't know/Refused   4.9 Missing 5303 TOTAL 27267 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 46) We should make every possible effort to improve the position of blacks and other minorities, even if it means giving them preferential treatment. (Q10L) (DTPRFBL)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   8.6 2) Mostly agree   19.8 3) Mostly disagree   37 4) Completely disagree   31.1 9) Don't know/Refused   3.5 Missing 3795 TOTAL 28775 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Minorities, Government Programs ]
- 47) Discrimination against blacks is rare today. (Q10M) (DTDISCRM)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   7 2) Mostly agree   22.7 3) Mostly disagree   42.7 4) Completely disagree   23.3 9) Don't know/Refused   4.4 Missing 5581 TOTAL 26989 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 48) We should restrict and control people coming into our country to live more than we do now. (Q10N) (DTCONTRL)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   43.5 2) Mostly agree   32.7 3) Mostly disagree   14.9 4) Completely disagree   5.8 9) Don't know/Refused   3.1 Missing 19634 TOTAL 12936 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 49) It is my belief that we should get even with any country that tries to take advantage of the United States. (Q10O) (DTGTEVEN)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   18.2 2) Mostly agree   30.3 3) Mostly disagree   31.9 4) Completely disagree   13.3 9) Don't know/Refused   6.4 Missing 5304 TOTAL 27266 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 50) The best way to ensure peace is through military strength. (Q10P) (DTMILT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   20.1 2) Mostly agree   35.2 3) Mostly disagree   28.4 4) Completely disagree   12.6 9) Don't know/Refused   3.8 Missing 3799 TOTAL 28771 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 51) American lives are worth more than the lives of people in other countries. (Q10Q) (DTUSWTH)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   8.7 2) Mostly agree   14.4 3) Mostly disagree   33.1 4) Completely disagree   40.2 9) Don't know/Refused   3.6 Missing 11322 TOTAL 21248 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 52) We all should be willing to fight for our country, whether it is right or wrong. (Q10R) (DTFIGHT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   22 2) Mostly agree   32.5 3) Mostly disagree   25.3 4) Completely disagree   15.5 9) Don't know/Refused   4.8 Missing 4806 TOTAL 27764 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 53) I often worry about the chances of nuclear war. (Q10S) (DTNUCWR)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   24 2) Mostly agree   32.3 3) Mostly disagree   27.7 4) Completely disagree   13.9 9) Don't know/Refused   2 Missing 15011 TOTAL 17559 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 54) Most of the countries that have gotten help from America end up resenting us. (Q10T) (DTRESENT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   27.2 2) Mostly agree   44.1 3) Mostly disagree   19.4 4) Completely disagree   3 9) Don't know/Refused   6.3 Missing 9370 TOTAL 23200 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 55) It's best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs. (Q10U) (DTACTWA)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   44.1 2) Mostly agree   45.5 3) Mostly disagree   5.9 4) Completely disagree   1.7 9) Don't know/Refused   2.8 Missing 4805 TOTAL 27765 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 56) Poor people have become too dependent on government assistance programs. (Q10V) (DTDEPND)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   33.1 2) Mostly agree   42.6 3) Mostly disagree   15.7 4) Completely disagree   4.8 9) Don't know/Refused   3.7 Missing 15858 TOTAL 16712 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 57) Japan has taken unfair advantage of the United States. (Q10W) (DTJAPAN)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   28.8 2) Mostly agree   35.2 3) Mostly disagree   22.2 4) Completely disagree   5.6 9) Don't know/Refused   8.2 Missing 25894 TOTAL 6676 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 58) We should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home. (Q10X) (DTHOMEPR)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   40.3 2) Mostly agree   40.2 3) Mostly disagree   14.3 4) Completely disagree   3.1 9) Don't know/Refused   2 Missing 18127 TOTAL 14443 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 59) We should put more emphasis on fuel conservation than on developing new oil supplies. (Q10Y) (DTFUELCS)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   27.1 2) Mostly agree   41.1 3) Mostly disagree   18.6 4) Completely disagree   6.3 9) Don't know/Refused   6.9 Missing 27802 TOTAL 4768 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 60) The growing number of newcomers from other countries threatens traditional American customs and values. (Q10Z) (DTTHREAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   19.6 2) Mostly agree   29.7 3) Mostly disagree   30.6 4) Completely disagree   14.8 9) Don't know/Refused   5.2 Missing 26310 TOTAL 6260 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 61) Women get fewer opportunities than men for good jobs. (Q10AA) (DTWOMEN)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   19.6 2) Mostly agree   37.7 3) Mostly disagree   29.5 4) Completely disagree   10 9) Don't know/Refused   3.3 Missing 27292 TOTAL 5278 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 62) Men and women are better at different things in the workplace. (Q10BB) (DTMENWOM)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   36.3 2) Mostly agree   41.2 3) Mostly disagree   13.6 4) Completely disagree   6.3 9) Don't know/Refused   2.5 Missing 28784 TOTAL 3786 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 63) The criminal justice system should try to rehabilitate criminals, not just punish them. (Q10CC) (DTREHBCR)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   26.5 2) Mostly agree   43.3 3) Mostly disagree   15.3 4) Completely disagree   10.3 9) Don't know/Refused   4.5 Missing 28784 TOTAL 3786 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Punishment of Criminals, Attitude about ]
- 64) The tax system is unfair to people like me. (Q10DD) (DTUNFRTX)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   22.6 2) Mostly agree   28.6 3) Mostly disagree   35 4) Completely disagree   9.3 9) Don't know/Refused   4.5 Missing 27802 TOTAL 4768 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 65) I often worry about the chances of a nuclear attack by terrorists. (ASKED ON 2003 FORM 1 ONLY) (Q28S) (TONUCTER)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   16.2 2) Mostly agree   24.3 3) Mostly disagree   35.6 4) Completely disagree   22.7 9) Don't know/Refused   1.3 Missing 31936 TOTAL 634 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 66) There is an international communist conspiracy to rule the world. (Q87OO) (TOCONSP)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   19.1 2) Mostly agree   32.5 3) Mostly disagree   24.8 4) Completely disagree   11 9) Don't know/Refused   12.5 Missing 20263 TOTAL 12307 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 67) Communist and non-communist countries can learn to live together peacefully. (Q87PP) (TOPEACE)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   24.6 2) Mostly agree   48.5 3) Mostly disagree   15 4) Completely disagree   5.8 9) Don't know/Refused   6.1 Missing 20268 TOTAL 12302 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 68) Communist countries are all alike. (Q87QQ) (TOCMSAME)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   8.7 2) Mostly agree   25.4 3) Mostly disagree   40.1 4) Completely disagree   14.3 9) Don't know/Refused   11.5 Missing 22306 TOTAL 10264 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 69) Communists are responsible for a lot of the unrest in the United States today. (Q87RR) (TOCMRESP)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   16.7 2) Mostly agree   34.7 3) Mostly disagree   28.9 4) Completely disagree   11 9) Don't know/Refused   8.8 Missing 20258 TOTAL 12312 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 70) I'm going read you some more statements on a different topic. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with aech of these statements. The first one is: Prayer is an important part of my daily life. (Q16A) (TOPRAY)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   47.7 2) Mostly agree   30.2 3) Mostly disagree   14.2 4) Completely disagree   6.9 9) Don't know/Refused   1 Missing 10836 TOTAL 21734 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Prayer, Salience of ]
- 71) We will all be called before God at the Judgment Day to answer for our sins. (Q16B) (TOJUDGE)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   57 2) Mostly agree   24.6 3) Mostly disagree   7.8 4) Completely disagree   6.4 9) Don't know/Refused   4.2 Missing 5783 TOTAL 26787 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Abilities of ]
- 72) Even today miracles are performed by the power of God. (Q16C) (MIRACLE)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   52.5 2) Mostly agree   29.6 3) Mostly disagree   8.5 4) Completely disagree   4.8 9) Don't know/Refused   4.5 Missing 13583 TOTAL 18987 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Abilities of ]
- 73) I am sometimes very conscious of the presence of God. (Q87D) (GODPRES)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   44.7 2) Mostly agree   35.9 3) Mostly disagree   11.5 4) Completely disagree   4.3 9) Don't know/Refused   3.6 Missing 20260 TOTAL 12310 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Respondent's Relationship to ]
- 74) I never doubt the existence of God. (Q16D) (NODOUBT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   64.8 2) Mostly agree   22.4 3) Mostly disagree   6.9 4) Completely disagree   4 9) Don't know/Refused   1.9 Missing 9799 TOTAL 22771 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Existence of ]
- 75) School boards ought to have the right to fire teachers who are known homosexuals. (Q16E) (FIREHOMO)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   24.3 2) Mostly agree   17.4 3) Mostly disagree   26.9 4) Completely disagree   25.8 9) Don't know/Refused   5.6 Missing 4776 TOTAL 27794 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Homosexuality, Attitude about ]
- 76) Books that contain dangerous ideas should be banned from public school libraries. (Q16F) (BANBOOKS)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   28.9 2) Mostly agree   21.3 3) Mostly disagree   22.4 4) Completely disagree   23.3 9) Don't know/Refused   4.1 Missing 3763 TOTAL 28807 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 77) Nude magazines and X-rated movies provide harmless entertainment for those who enjoy it. (Q16G) (XRATED1)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   13.7 2) Mostly agree   30.2 3) Mostly disagree   25.8 4) Completely disagree   25.9 9) Don't know/Refused   4.4 Missing 14372 TOTAL 18198 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 78) Freedom of speech should not extend to groups like Neo-Nazis or other extremists. (Q16H) (LIMITSPC)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   19.8 2) Mostly agree   20.7 3) Mostly disagree   31 4) Completely disagree   23.2 9) Don't know/Refused   5.3 Missing 10590 TOTAL 21980 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 79) The police should be allowed to search the houses of known drug dealers without a court order. (Q16I) (SEARCHHM)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   25.9 2) Mostly agree   20.6 3) Mostly disagree   25 4) Completely disagree   26.1 9) Don't know/Refused   2.4 Missing 10590 TOTAL 21980 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 80) Women should return to their traditional roles in society. (Q16J) (FEMTRAD)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   9.6 2) Mostly agree   16.7 3) Mostly disagree   29.2 4) Completely disagree   41 9) Don't know/Refused   3.5 Missing 8787 TOTAL 23783 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Women's Roles, Attitudes about ]
- 81) Too many children are being raised in daycare centers these days. (Q16K) (DAYCARE)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   30.5 2) Mostly agree   40.6 3) Mostly disagree   18.2 4) Completely disagree   6.1 9) Don't know/Refused   4.6 Missing 15399 TOTAL 17171 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 82) The government ought to be able to censor news stories that it feels threaten national security. (Q87M) (CENSORNW)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   22.7 2) Mostly agree   39.6 3) Mostly disagree   19.6 4) Completely disagree   13.5 9) Don't know/Refused   4.6 Missing 22304 TOTAL 10266 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 83) The news media should be free to report on any stories they feel are in the national interest. (Q87N) (FREEREPT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   27.3 2) Mostly agree   48.1 3) Mostly disagree   16.5 4) Completely disagree   4.6 9) Don't know/Refused   3.6 Missing 22306 TOTAL 10264 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 84) AIDS might be God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior. (Q16L) (AIDSGOD)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   15.2 2) Mostly agree   21 3) Mostly disagree   20.5 4) Completely disagree   35.9 9) Don't know/Refused   7.4 Missing 9353 TOTAL 23217 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Abilities of ]
- 85) I have old-fashioned values about family and marriage. (Q16M) (OLDFASHN)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   47.3 2) Mostly agree   36 3) Mostly disagree   9.4 4) Completely disagree   5.4 9) Don't know/Refused   1.9 Missing 8784 TOTAL 23786 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 86) There are clear guidelines about what's good or evil that apply to everyone regardless of their situation. (Q16N) (GOODEVIL)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   39.7 2) Mostly agree   38.9 3) Mostly disagree   11.6 4) Completely disagree   6.5 9) Don't know/Refused   3.4 Missing 7320 TOTAL 25250 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Evil, Beliefs about ]
- 87) Labor unions are necessary to protect the working person. (Q16O) (LABORUNI)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   24.9 2) Mostly agree   43.7 3) Mostly disagree   19.3 4) Completely disagree   7.5 9) Don't know/Refused   4.6 Missing 13870 TOTAL 18700 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 88) Labor unions have too much power. (Q16P) (POWERLAB)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   20 2) Mostly agree   37.5 3) Mostly disagree   26.6 4) Completely disagree   8.7 9) Don't know/Refused   7.2 Missing 18637 TOTAL 13933 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 89) Today it's really true that the rich just get richer while the poor get poorer. (Q16Q) (MORERICH)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   35.4 2) Mostly agree   38.9 3) Mostly disagree   18.2 4) Completely disagree   4.7 9) Don't know/Refused   2.6 Missing 5269 TOTAL 27301 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 90) I can usually tell whether I'll have a lot in common with someone by knowing how much he or she has. (Q16R) (INCOMMON)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   6.6 2) Mostly agree   23.3 3) Mostly disagree   44.8 4) Completely disagree   22.1 9) Don't know/Refused   3.2 Missing 16094 TOTAL 16476 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 91) I don't have much in common with people of other races. (Q16S) (NOCOMMON)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   4.1 2) Mostly agree   14.6 3) Mostly disagree   47.3 4) Completely disagree   30.7 9) Don't know/Refused   3.3 Missing 12600 TOTAL 19970 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 92) I often don't have enough money to make ends meet. (Q16T) (NOMONEY)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   19.5 2) Mostly agree   25.7 3) Mostly disagree   38.1 4) Completely disagree   15.3 9) Don't know/Refused   1.4 Missing 3769 TOTAL 28801 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 93) Money is one of my most important concerns. (Q16U) (WORRYMON)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   16.3 2) Mostly agree   32.4 3) Mostly disagree   35.3 4) Completely disagree   14.9 9) Don't know/Refused   1.1 Missing 15081 TOTAL 17489 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 94) I'm pretty well satisfied by the way things are going for me financially. (Q16V) (HAPPYMON)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   14.2 2) Mostly agree   47 3) Mostly disagree   24.8 4) Completely disagree   12.7 9) Don't know/Refused   1.3 Missing 3767 TOTAL 28803 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 95) I feel it's my duty as a citizen to always vote. (Q16W) (DUTYVOTE)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   60.3 2) Mostly agree   28.8 3) Mostly disagree   6.3 4) Completely disagree   2.8 9) Don't know/Refused   1.8 Missing 3774 TOTAL 28796 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 96) I'm interested in keeping up with national affairs. (Q16X) (USAFFAIR)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   40.4 2) Mostly agree   45.8 3) Mostly disagree   9.5 4) Completely disagree   2.5 9) Don't know/Refused   1.7 Missing 5273 TOTAL 27297 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 97) I'm generally bored by what goes on in Washington. (Q16Y) (BOREDPOL)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   13 2) Mostly agree   35.4 3) Mostly disagree   35.5 4) Completely disagree   13.8 9) Don't know/Refused   2.3 Missing 7831 TOTAL 24739 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 98) I'm pretty interested in following local politics. (Q16Z) (LOCALPOL)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   22.4 2) Mostly agree   50 3) Mostly disagree   21 4) Completely disagree   4.9 9) Don't know/Refused   1.7 Missing 6288 TOTAL 26282 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 99) Most issues discussed in Washington don't affect me personally. (Q16AA) (NOAFFECT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   6.6 2) Mostly agree   25.8 3) Mostly disagree   44.6 4) Completely disagree   20.4 9) Don't know/Refused   2.6 Missing 5277 TOTAL 27293 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 100) I feel guilty when I don't get a chance to vote. (Q16BB) (GUILTVOT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   34.3 2) Mostly agree   33.7 3) Mostly disagree   18.3 4) Completely disagree   9 9) Don't know/Refused   4.8 Missing 5280 TOTAL 27290 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 101) Sometimes I vote for a candidate without really knowing enough about him or her. (Q16CC) (DONTKNOW)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   12.7 2) Mostly agree   39.9 3) Mostly disagree   26.1 4) Completely disagree   17.5 9) Don't know/Refused   3.8 Missing 9300 TOTAL 23270 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 102) I am concerned that business corporations are collecting too much information about people like me. (Q16DD) (CORPINFO)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   38.2 2) Mostly agree   38 3) Mostly disagree   16.5 4) Completely disagree   4.2 9) Don't know/Refused   3.2 Missing 29086 TOTAL 3484 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 103) I am worried that science is going too far and is hurting society rather than helping it. (Q16EE) (SCIHURT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   15.9 2) Mostly agree   22.9 3) Mostly disagree   36.2 4) Completely disagree   20.7 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 Missing 26278 TOTAL 6292 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Science, Attitude towards/Trust in ]
- 104) Technology is making life too complicated for me. (Q16FF) (TECHCOMP)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   10.1 2) Mostly agree   18.5 3) Mostly disagree   41.9 4) Completely disagree   27.8 9) Don't know/Refused   1.7 Missing 26278 TOTAL 6292 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 105) I favor protecting the rights of the unborn in almost all cases. (Q16GG) (PROTECT)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   42.1 2) Mostly agree   30.2 3) Mostly disagree   15.9 4) Completely disagree   7.6 9) Don't know/Refused   4.2 Missing 30068 TOTAL 2502 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 106) I am more concerned about finding cures for diseases than about protecting embryos. (Q16HH) (FINDCURE)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   23.9 2) Mostly agree   34.4 3) Mostly disagree   18.8 4) Completely disagree   11.7 9) Don't know/Refused   11.2 Missing 30068 TOTAL 2502 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Stem Cell Research, Attitude about ]
- 107) Respondent's sex (SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   47.9 2) Female   52.1 TOTAL 32570 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 108) What is your age? (AGE)
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TOTAL % 18) 18   2.6 19) 19   1.8 20) 20   1.6 21) 21   1.8 22) 22   1.8 23) 23   1.7 24) 24   1.9 25) 25   2.2 26) 26   1.8 27) 27   1.9 28) 28   2.2 29) 29   2.1 30) 30   2.2 31) 31   2.1 32) 32   2.3 33) 33   2.3 34) 34   2.4 35) 35   2.2 36) 36   2 37) 37   2.1 38) 38   2.1 39) 39   2 40) 40   2.3 41) 41   1.8 42) 42   2.2 43) 43   1.7 44) 44   1.7 45) 45   1.8 46) 46   1.5 47) 47   1.7 48) 48   1.5 49) 49   1.6 50) 50   1.8 51) 51   1.3 52) 52   1.6 53) 53   1.4 54) 54   1.3 55) 55   1.5 56) 56   1.3 57) 57   1.2 58) 58   1.2 59) 59   1.3 60) 60   1.3 61) 61   1.1 62) 62   1.4 63) 63   1.1 64) 64   1.1 65) 65   1.4 66) 66   1.1 67) 67   1.1 68) 68   1.1 69) 69   1.1 70) 70   1.1 71) 71   .9 72) 72   .9 73) 73   .8 74) 74   .8 75) 75   .8 76) 76   .7 77) 77   .7 78) 78   .6 79) 79   .5 80) 80   .5 81) 81   .4 82) 82   .4 83) 83   .3 84) 84   .2 85) 85   .2 86) 86   .1 87) 87   .1 88) 88   .1 89) 89   .1 90) 90   .1 91) 91   0 92) 92   0 93) 93   0 94) 94   0 95) 95   0 96) 96   0 97) 97 or older   0 99) Don't know/Refused   .8 Missing 21 TOTAL 32549 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 109) Age Recode (AGE2)
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TOTAL % 1) 18-29   23.3 2) 30-49   39.7 3) 50-64   20 4) 65+   16.3 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 Missing 21 TOTAL 32549 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 110) Respondent's year of birth (YOB)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 32258 1950.69 18.72 - 111) Respondent's generational cohort (COHORT)
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TOTAL % 1) Dead & Greatest <1928   12.9 2) Silent 1928-1945   22.3 3) Boomer 1946-1964   42.4 4) GenX 1965-1976   15.7 5) GenY 1977+   6.6 Missing 1893 TOTAL 30677 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 112) Cohorts with Boomers in two groups (COHORT2)
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TOTAL % 1) Silent and Older <1946   36.7 2) Older Boomer 1946-1955   20.2 3) Younger Boomer 1956-1964   21.3 4) GenX 1965-1976   15.3 5) GenY 1977+   6.5 Missing 1169 TOTAL 31401 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 113) What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other? (RACE94)
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TOTAL % 1) White   78.9 2) Black   11.8 3) Asian   1.5 4) Other   6 9) Don't know   1.7 Missing 19361 TOTAL 13209 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 114) What is your race? Are you white, black, or some other? (RACE)
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TOTAL % 1) White   82.9 2) Black   11.4 3) Other   4.9 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 TOTAL 32568 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 115) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISP)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   7.6 2) No   91.4 9) Don't know/Refused   1 Missing 15 TOTAL 32555 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 116) Race and ethnicity combined (RACETHN)
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TOTAL % 1) White non-Hispanic   78.2 2) Black non-Hispanic   10.9 3) Hispanic   7.6 4) Other non-Hispanic   2.8 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 TOTAL 32568 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 117) What is your religious preference -- Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Mormon, or an Orthodox church such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church? (See Note 1: RELIG Details on the ARDA Summary Page for full question wording) (RELIG)
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TOTAL % 1) Protestant   57.2 2) Roman Catholic   25.2 3) Jewish   2 4) Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)   1.5 5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian)   .6 6) Islam/Muslim   .2 7) Other religion   2.9 8) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic   9.3 9) Don't know/Refused   1.1 Missing 3 TOTAL 32567 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Denomination, Affiliation to ]
- 118) IF RELIG=1-2, 4, or 7: Would you describe yourself as a "born again" or evangelical Christan, or not? (BORN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, would   34.3 2) No, would not   60.9 9) Don't know/Refused   4.9 Missing 3931 TOTAL 28639 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Conversion Experiences, Occurrence of ]
- 119) Religious service attendance (CHURCH87 and CHURCH97 merged and standardized) (ATTEND)
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TOTAL % 0) Never/Less than once a month   46.2 1) Once a month or more   53.8 Missing 12096 TOTAL 20474 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 120) Religious intensity [based on aggregated level of agreement with TOPRAY, TOJUDGE, and NODOUBT statements] (RELIG3) (INTENSE)
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TOTAL % 1) Disagree with all   6.2 2) Mixed/Don't know   24.9 3) Agree with all   69 Missing 12858 TOTAL 19712 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 121) Religion recoded (RELIGN)
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TOTAL % 1) White non-Hispanic Evangelical Protestant   19.4 2) White non-Hispanic Mainline Protestant   22.7 3) Black non-Hispanic Protestant   8.8 4) Other Protestant   6.3 5) White non-Hispanic Catholic   19.3 6) Other Catholic   6 7) Other Christian   2.2 8) Jewish   2 9) Other religion   3.1 10) Unaffiliated   9.3 99) Don't know/Refused   1.1 Missing 3 TOTAL 32567 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Tradition, Affiliation to ]
- 122) 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? (CHURCH97)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week   13.7 2) Once a week   25.2 3) Once or twice a month   15.2 4) A few times a year   18.6 5) Seldom   17 6) Never   9.3 9) Don't know/Refused   1.1 Missing 20370 TOTAL 12200 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 123) Do you go to church, synagogue or some other place of worship... (CHURCH87)
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TOTAL % 1) Every week   26 2) Almost every week   13.3 3) Once or twice a month   14.1 4) A few times a year   29.4 5) Never   16 9) Don't know/Refused   1.2 Missing 24296 TOTAL 8274 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 124) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) None, or grade 1-8   5.8 2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)   12.7 3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)   32.9 4) Business, technical, or vocational school AFTER high school   5.1 5) Some college, no 4-year degree   21.2 6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree) or higher   21.9 99) Don't know/Refused   .3 Missing 5 TOTAL 32565 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 125) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC94)
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TOTAL % 1) None, or grade 1-8   3.9 2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)   10 3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)   32.4 4) Business, technical, or vocational school AFTER high school   3.9 5) Some college, no 4-year degree   23.9 6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)   15.1 7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a Master's degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)   10.3 99) Don't know/Refused   .4 Missing 19361 TOTAL 13209 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 126) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC87)
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TOTAL % 1) None, or grade 1-4   .9 2) Grade 5, 6 or 7   2.4 3) Grade 8   3.9 4) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)   14.6 5) High school graduate, Grade 12   33.3 6) Technical, trade, or business after high school   6 7) College/university incomplete   19.4 8) College/university graduate   16.9 9) Some post-graduate training for an advanced degree, for example, a Master's degree, Ph.D., law or medical degree   2.6 99) Don't know/No answer/Refused   .1 Missing 13214 TOTAL 19356 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 127) 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   77.9 2) No, not registered   21.1 9) Don't know/Refused   .9 Missing 2049 TOTAL 30521 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 128) 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? (REGICERT)
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TOTAL % 1) Absolutely certain   94.8 2) Chance registration has lapsed   4.5 9) Don't know/Refused   .7 Missing 19066 TOTAL 13504 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 129) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or Independent? (PARTY)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   27 2) Democrat   33.7 3) Independent   33.5 4) No preference   3.3 5) Other   .6 9) Don't know/Refused   1.9 Missing 4 TOTAL 32566 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 130) If PARTY=3-5 or 9: As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party? (PARTYLN)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   32.9 2) Democrat   36 9) Other/Don't know/Refused   31.1 Missing 20109 TOTAL 12461 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 131) Party with leaned identification [Variable combines PARTY with PARTYLN] (PARTYSUM) (PARTYSUM)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican/Lean Republican   39.9 2) Democrat/Lean Democrat   47.8 9) No leaning   12.3 Missing 4 TOTAL 32566 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 132) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? [Variable combines PARTYID with PARTYLN] (PARTY5)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   27 2) Lean Republican   12.9 3) Independent   12.2 4) Lean Democrat   14.1 5) Democrat   33.7 Missing 40 TOTAL 32530 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 133) In the last presidential election, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? [If respondent voted:] Did you vote for the Democratic candidate, the Republican candidate, or another candidate? (PRESVOTE)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, Democrat   29.6 2) Yes, Republican   36.4 3) Yes, other   3.6 4) Yes, don't remember which candidate/Refused   1.9 6) No, didn't vote/Too young   21.8 7) Don't remember if voted   .8 9) Refused   1.2 99) Didn't vote/other/don't remember (1987 only)   4.7 Missing 4303 TOTAL 28267 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 134) How often would you say you vote? (OFTVOTE)
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TOTAL % 1) Always   40.5 2) Nearly always   31.8 3) Part of the time   11.8 4) Seldom   9.5 5) Never vote   5.1 6) Other response   .8 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 Missing 1924 TOTAL 30646 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 135) If YES to REGIST: How often would you say you vote? (1993 only) (OFTVOTER)
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TOTAL % 1) Always   57 2) Nearly always   31.1 3) Part of the time   6.9 4) Seldom   3.7 5) Never vote   .6 6) Other response   .5 9) Don't know/Refused   .2 Missing 31315 TOTAL 1255 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 136) Some people seem to follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, whether there's an election or not. Others aren't that interested. Would you say you follow what's going on in government and public affairs... (FOLGOV)
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TOTAL % 1) Most of the time   44.4 2) Some of the time   33.4 3) Only now and then   14.7 4) Hardly at all   6.5 9) Don't know/Refused   .9 Missing 10063 TOTAL 22507 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 137) In general, would you describe your political views as... (IDEO94)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative   6 2) Conservative   30.7 3) Moderate   38 4) Liberal   13.8 5) Very liberal   5.4 9) Don't know/Refused   6.1 Missing 22520 TOTAL 10050 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 138) When it comes to politics, do you usually think of yourself as a liberal, a conservative, or in between? (In 1993, "or in between" was changed to "or what") (IDEO87)
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TOTAL % 1) Conservative   37.2 2) In between/Something else   36.8 3) Liberal   21.6 9) Other/Don't know   4.3 Missing 16769 TOTAL 15801 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 139) Are you now employed full-time, part-time, or not employed? (EMPLOY)
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TOTAL % 1) Full-time   50.3 2) Part-time   12.5 3) Not employed   36.6 9) Don't know/Refused   .6 Missing 9201 TOTAL 23369 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 140) Do you own or rent your home? (OWNRENT)
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TOTAL % 1) Own   67 2) Rent   27.9 3) Other arrangement   4.5 9) Don't know/Refused   .6 Missing 14329 TOTAL 18241 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 141) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARITAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Married   56.2 2) Divorced   9.8 3) Separated   2.3 4) Widowed   8.7 5) Never been married   22 6) Living with a partner (Category added in 2009)   .6 9) Don't know/Refused   .4 TOTAL 32570 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 142) Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 now living in your household? (PARENT94)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   36.1 2) No   63.4 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 Missing 19361 TOTAL 13209 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 143) [Are there] children under 18 years of age now living in this household? (KIDS87)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, children   42.8 2) No children   56.3 9) Don't know/Refused   .9 Missing 17277 TOTAL 15293 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 144) Combination of PARENT94 and KIDS87 (PARENTHH)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, children under 18 years of age live in household   39.7 2) No children under 18 years of age live in household   59.6 9) Don't know/Refused   .7 Missing 4068 TOTAL 28502 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 145) Census region code for household location (CREGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast   22.8 2) Midwest   24.4 3) South   32.4 4) West   20.5 TOTAL 32570 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 146) Which of the following best describes the place where you now live? (CITYSIZE)
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TOTAL % 1) A large city   22.1 2) A suburb near a large city   22.1 3) A small city or town   34.9 4) A rural area   20 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 Missing 22874 TOTAL 9696 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 147) Community type (USR)
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TOTAL % 1) Urban   30 2) Suburban   48.1 3) Rural   21.9 Missing 23383 TOTAL 9187 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 148) Income classification (See Note 2: INCOME Coding on the ARDA Summary Page for explanation of coding) (INCOME)
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TOTAL % 1) Low   17.9 2) Lower middle   27.9 3) Upper middle   23.7 4) Upper   20.8 99) Don't know/Refused   9.7 Missing 31 TOTAL 32539 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 149) Last year... what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? [Asked in 1994, 1997, 1999, 2002 and 2003] (INCOME94)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $10,000   7 2) $10,000 to under $20,000   11.6 3) $20,000 to under $30,000   14.8 4) $30,000 to under $40,000   14 5) $40,000 to under $50,000   11 6) $50,000 to under $75,000   14.2 7) $75,000 to under $100,000   7.3 8) $100,000 or more   7.8 99) Don't know/Refused   12.4 Missing 24381 TOTAL 8189 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 150) Total annual household income [Asked in 1991, 1992 and 1993] (See Note 3: INCOME91 Details for full question wording) (INCOME91)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $10,000   8.8 2) $10,000-$14,999   9.8 3) $15,000-$19,999   13.7 4) $20,000-$29,999   18.2 5) $30,000-$49,999   22.9 6) $50,000 and over   18.1 99) Don't know/Refused   8.6 Missing 25526 TOTAL 7044 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 151) Annual household income [Asked in 1989] (INCOME89)
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TOTAL % 1) Under $15,000   20.3 2) $15,000-$19,999   13.1 3) $20,000-$24,999   12.2 4) $25,000-$29,999   11.5 5) $30,000-$34,999   10 6) $35,000-$39,999   7.6 7) $40,000-$49,999   9.4 8) $50,000-$74,999   10.3 9) $75,000-$99,999   3 10) $100,000 or more   1.8 99) Don't know/Refused   .9 Missing 30522 TOTAL 2048 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 152) Annual household income [Asked in 1987, 1988 and 1990] (INCOME87)
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TOTAL % 1) Under $2,000   1.2 2) $2,000-$2,999   1 3) $3,000-$3,999   1.5 4) $4,000-$4,999   1.9 5) $5,000-$5,999   2.3 6) $6,000-$6,999   2.9 7) $7,000-$9,999   5.1 8) $10,000-$11,999   5.9 9) $12,000-$14,999   7.9 10) $15,000-$19,999   11 11) $20,000-$24,999   7.9 12) $25,000-$29,999   8.1 13) $30,000-$34,999   7.7 14) $35,000-$39,999   6.4 15) $40,000-$49,999   9.2 16) $50,000-$99,999   10.5 17) $100,000 or more   1.7 99) Don't know/Refused   7.8 Missing 22332 TOTAL 10238 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 153) Thinking about the past year, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (INCOME07)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $10,000   7.7 2) $10,000 to under $20,000   11.3 3) $20,000 to under $30,000   11.7 4) $30,000 to under $40,000   10 5) $40,000 to under $50,000   7.7 6) $50,000 to under $75,000   14 7) $75,000 to under $100,000   9.8 8) $100,000 to under $150,000   8.1 9) $150,000 or more   5.4 99) Don't know/Refused   14.3 Missing 27550 TOTAL 5020 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 154) 2004 presidential election popular vote results in respondent's state (STATEV4)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry's margin over Bush was greater than 5%   33.1 2) Bush's margin over Bush was greater than 5%   39.9 3) Difference between Bush and Kerry was less than 5%   27 Missing 4013 TOTAL 28557 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 155) Please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with this statement: I am concerned that the government is collecting too much information about people like me. (Q16GOV) (PRIVACY)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   27.2 2) Mostly agree   30.3 3) Mostly disagree   28.1 4) Completely disagree   10.3 9) Don't know/Refused   4.1 Missing 28035 TOTAL 4535 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 156) Please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with this statement: Nude picture and X-rated videos on the internet provide harmless entertainment for those who enjoy it. (Q16GINT) (XRATED2)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   8.2 2) Mostly agree   19 3) Mostly disagree   27.5 4) Completely disagree   41.8 9) Don't know   3.5 Missing 31595 TOTAL 975 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 157) How respondent's income was estimated (INCOMEST)
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TOTAL % 1) Respondent's answer   88.8 2) Interviewer's estimate   11.2 Missing 23774 TOTAL 8796 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 158) Are you (or is your spouse) a member of a labor union? (LABOR)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, respondent   9.8 2) Yes, spouse is   5.3 3) Yes, both are   1.7 4) No, neither are   81.6 9) Don't know/Refused   1.5 Missing 2020 TOTAL 30550 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 159) Do you ever go online to access the Internet or World Wide Web or to send and receive email? (INTERNET)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   74.6 2) No   25.3 9) Don't know/Refused   .1 Missing 24706 TOTAL 7864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 160) Do you go online to use the Internet, at least occasionally? Do you send or receive email, at least occasionally? (INTERN09)
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TOTAL % 0) No to both of the above questions   21.4 1) Yes to either of the above questions   78.6 Missing 29557 TOTAL 3013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 161) Interview date (DATE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 10050 68738.16 28865.77 - 162) Respondent's area code (AREACODE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 6827 506.63 225.93 - 163) 5-digit FIPS code for area (See Note 4: FIPS Codes on the ARDA Summary Page for explanation of coding) (FIPS)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 14552 28664.77 15831.84 - 164) Metropolitan Statistical Area code (See Note 5: MSA Codes on the ARDA Summary Page for explanation of coding) (MSA)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 8949 16375.51 14945.72 - 165) State from FIPS codes (Two-digit numerical code is the FIPS state code; see Note 4: FIPS Codes on the ARDA Summary Page for more detail) (STATE2)
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TOTAL % 1) Alabama   1.7 2) Alaska   .1 4) Arizona   1.2 5) Arkansas   1.1 6) California   10.1 8) Colorado   1.7 9) Connecticut   1.2 10) Delaware   .2 11) Washington, D.C.   .3 12) Florida   4.5 13) Georgia   2.7 15) Hawaii   .2 16) Idaho   .6 17) Illinois   4 18) Indiana   2.3 19) Iowa   1.3 20) Kansas   .9 21) Kentucky   1.8 22) Louisiana   1.8 23) Maine   .7 24) Maryland   1.9 25) Massachusetts   2.1 26) Michigan   3.9 27) Minnesota   1.8 28) Mississippi   1.1 29) Missouri   2.2 30) Montana   .5 31) Nebraska   .8 32) Nevada   .5 33) New Hampshire   .5 34) New Jersey   2.7 35) New Mexico   .9 36) New York   6.5 37) North Carolina   3.1 38) North Dakota   .2 39) Ohio   4.6 40) Oklahoma   1.3 41) Oregon   1.3 42) Pennsylvania   5.7 44) Rhode Island   .5 45) South Carolina   1.5 46) South Dakota   .3 47) Tennessee   2.3 48) Texas   6.1 49) Utah   1 50) Vermont   .3 51) Virginia   2.5 53) Washington   2.2 54) West Virginia   1 55) Wisconsin   2 56) Wyoming   .1 Missing 4013 TOTAL 28557 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 166) Three-digit FIPS county code (See Note 4: FIPS Codes on the ARDA Summary Page for explanation of coding) (COUNTY)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 3517 86.75 102.04 - 167) Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), 1992 only (See Note 5: MSA Codes on the ARDA Summary Page for explanation of coding) (METRO)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 3517 3362.16 2991.42 - 168) Interview date, 1992 only (DATE2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 3517 565.15 37.30 - 169) Sample weight (WEIGHT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 32570 1 0.547 - 170) Looking ahead, would you like to see George W. Bush re-elected President in 2004, or would you prefer that a Democratic candidate win the election? (REELECT)
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TOTAL % 1) Bush re-elected   39.5 2) Prefer Democrat   39.4 3) Other   8.1 9) Don't know/Refused   13.1 Missing 30042 TOTAL 2528 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 171) What is your age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
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TOTAL % 1) 18-29   23.5 2) 30-44   31.8 3) 45-59   22.1 4) 60-74   16.5 5) 75+   6.1 Missing 312 TOTAL 32258 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 172) What is your race? Are you white, black, or some other? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)
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TOTAL % 1) White   83.5 2) Black   11.5 3) Other   4.9 Missing 274 TOTAL 32296 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 173) Respondent's sex (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   47.9 2) Female   52.1 TOTAL 32570 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 174) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than a high school diploma   18.6 2) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)   33 3) Business, technical, or vocational school AFTER high school   5.1 4) Some college, no four-year degree   21.3 5) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other four-year degree) or higher   22 Missing 106 TOTAL 32464 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 175) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or Independent? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   27.5 2) Democrat   34.3 3) Independent   34.2 4) No preference   3.3 5) Other   .6 Missing 576 TOTAL 31994 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 176) Census region code for household location (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast   22.8 2) Midwest   24.4 3) South   32.4 4) West   20.5 TOTAL 32570 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
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