Political Involvement, Extent of - Measurement Concept

Measures a respondent's level of political engagement, which can be assessed along multiple dimensions such as voting, campaigning, or being informed about political issues
121 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

GOVOTE06 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(govote_06) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To get out the vote during an election? MARCH06 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(march_06) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To organize or participate in a demonstration or march either in support of or opposition to some public issue or policy? MARCH98 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(march_98) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To organize or participate in a demonstration or march either in support of or opposition to some public issue or policy? POLITC06 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(politics_06) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To discuss politics? POLITC98 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(politics_98) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To discuss politics? VOTERR06 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(voterreg_06) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? An effort to get people registered to vote? VOTERR98 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(voterreg_98) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? An effort to get people registered to vote? VCF0718 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, (1984 AND LATER: speeches,) (1978, 1980, 1982: fund raising) dinners, or things like that (1984 AND LATER: in support of a particular candidate)? VCF0721 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Did you give money to a political party during this election year? Did you give money to an individual candidate running for public office? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings) VCF0737 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Were you registered to vote in this election? VCF0739 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Now for a few questions about giving money during this last election campaign. Did you use the one dollar check-off option on your Federal income tax return to make a political contribution this year? VCF0740 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Did you give money to a political party during this election year? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings) VCF0741 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Did you give any money to any other group that supported or opposed candidates? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings) VCF0742 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to an individual candidate running for public office? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings) VCF0912 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Which ones? RESPONDENT ATTENDED A MEETING OR GATHERING WHERE [incumbent] SPOKE VCF0921 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Which ones? RESPONDENT ATTENDED A MEETING OR GATHERING WHERE [challenger] SPOKE VCF0930 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Which ones? RESPONDENT ATTENDED A MEETING OR GATHERING WHERE [Democratic candidate] SPOKE VCF0939 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Which ones? RESPONDENT ATTENDED A MEETING OR GATHERING WHERE [Republican candidate] SPOKE VCF9021 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
During the campaign this year, did anyone talk to you about registering to vote or getting out to vote (1984, 1986: or about voting)? PACTATT from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
P13B. In the last 12 MONTHS, have you (or your spouse/partner): [INSERT LIST A-D] Attended a political meeting or rally? POLACT from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y113. In the last TWO years, have you been involved in any political activities, not including student government, such as signing a political petition, attending a political meeting, or contacting an elected official, or not? PO_ATT from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
Here is a list of political activities. Have you done any of these in the past twelve months? Attended a political meeting or rally PO_GAVE from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
Here is a list of political activities. Have you done any of these in the past twelve months? Gave money to a political party, group, or candidate SA_MEET from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
About how many times in the past twelve months have you attended any public meeting in which there was discussion of local government issues, or school or other community affairs? ATTRALLY from General Social Survey, 2004
Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Attended a political meeting or rally. POLFUNDS from General Social Survey, 2004
Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity. MEETING from General Social Survey, 2000
Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Attended a political meeting or demonstration? MEETING from General Social Survey, 2002
Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Attended a political meeting or demonstration? DONTE from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
During the past twelve months, have you given money to a political candidate or party? RALLY from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
During the past twelve months, have you attended a political rally or meeting? Q43C from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q43 In the year leading up to the 2004 presidential election, did you...give money to a political campaign/party/candidate Q43E from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q43 In the year leading up to the 2004 presidential election, did you...attend a political rally or meeting GIVPOL from General Social Survey, 1996
In which, if any, of the fields listed on this card have you and the members of your family or household contributed some money or other property in 1995? J. Political organizations or campaigns TOTPOL from General Social Survey, 1996
Approximately how much money or the cash equivalent of property have you contributed in each of the fields listed above in the past twelve months? J. Political organizations or campaigns W11A2 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
This month, you will see questions that you have answered for us before. We are asking some questions again because we would like to know what you think about some of these same issues today. During the coming months, we will continue to ask questions on many different topics. Now that the election is over, our upcoming surveys will be about many other topics. Please answer these questions by telling us how you feel today. Your answers today are just as important as your answers were last month. Thank you for continuing to participate in this important research with us. The next few questions are about the Presidential election that was held on November 4. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held on November 4, and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W11ZD27 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
Have you done this, or have you never done it? Attended a meeting to talk about political or social concerns. W11ZD28 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
Have you done this, or have you never done it? Invited someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns. W1A2 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If 18 years or older on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential election that was held in 2004. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held in November 2004, and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W1B5 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucuses / primary elections / caucus and primary election] that were held recently in [STATE]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucuses / primary elections / caucus and primary election], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W1B9 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucus / primary / caucus or primary] that was held in [STATE] on [DATE]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucus / primary / caucus or primary], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W2AB2 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[IF 18 years or older on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential election that was held in 2004. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held in November 2004, and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W2B12 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If 18 years or older on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential (caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election) that were held recently in (state). In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent (primary/caucus/caucus and primary election), and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. [STATE] recently held [caucuses/primary elections/a caucus and primary election] - citizens voted to help decide which candidate from each political party will run in next November's election for President of the United States. During the months leading up to the [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election], did you ever plan to vote in a [caucus/primary/caucus or primary], or didn't you plan to do that? W2B14 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If 18 years or older on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential (caucus/primary/caucus and primary election) that (was/were) held in (state) on (date). In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent (primary/caucus/caucus and primary election), and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. [STATE] held a [caucus / primary election / caucus or primary election] on [DATE] - citizens voted to help decide which candidate from each political party will run in next November's election for President of the United States. During the months leading up to the [caucus/primary/caucus or primary], did you ever plan to vote in the [caucus/primary/caucus or primary], or didn't you plan to do that? W2B5 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election] that were held recently in [state]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W6AB2 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If 18 years or older on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential election that was held in 2004. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held in November 2004, and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W6B5 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election] that were held recently in [state]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W6B9 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election] that were held recently in [state]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W6Y27 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
Have you done this, or have you never done it? Attended a meeting to talk about political or social concerns. W6Y28 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
Have you done this, or have you never done it? Invited someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns. W6Y8 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
In the future, how likely are you to attend a meeting to talk about political or social concerns? W6Y9 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
In the future, how likely are you to invite someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns? W9AB2 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[IF 18 years or older on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential election that was held in 2004. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held in November 2004, and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? W9B5 from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election] that were held recently in [state]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? V085030 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular candidate? V085033 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to an individual candidate running for public office? V085034 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Did you give money to a political party during this election year? V085034A from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
IF R CONTRIBUTED MONEY TO POLITICAL PARTY: To which party did you give money? V085036A from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you: One, I did not vote (in the election this November); Two, I thought about voting this time - but didn't; Three, I usually vote, but didn't this time; or Four, I am sure I voted V085183 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Some people say that no matter who people vote for, it won't make any difference to what happens. Others say that who people vote for can make a big difference to what happens. Using the scale in the booklet, (where one means that voting won't make any difference to what happens and five means that voting can make a big difference), where would you place yourself? [INTERVIEWER: DO NOT PROBE DON'T KNOW] V085196 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
IF R VOTED FOR MAJOR PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE/IF R VOTED FOR OTHER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: In the 2008 Presidential election, did you consider voting for any candidates other than [-NAME OF CANDIDATE FOR WHOM R VOTED-/the candidate you voted for]? [INTERVIEWER: DO NOT PROBE DON'T KNOW] V085199G from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Attend a meeting to talk about political or social concerns? V085199H from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Invite someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns? V085200G from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Ever attended a meeting to talk about political or social concerns. (All, most, about half, a few, or none?) V085200H from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Ever invited someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns. (All, most, about half, a few, or none?) V085201G from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Attended a meeting to talk about political or social concerns. V085201H from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Invited someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns. PVOTE04A from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Continental Dataset
IF BORN IN U.S./PUERTO RICO/U.S. TERRITORY (Q.60=1,3,4) OR U.S. CITIZEN (Q.61=1), ASK: In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? PVOTE04A from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
In this past year's presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? VOTE2004 from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2007
In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? PARTYLN from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2008
If PARTY = 3-5 or 9: As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or Democratic Party? SWING08 from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2008
Vote preference in 2008 (See Note 5: SWING08 Codes on the ARDA Summary Page for explanation of coding) (SWING) PVOTA from Muslim American Survey, 2007
[IF 'U.S.' BIRTH AND 'YES' CITIZEN] In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept your from voting, or did you happen to vote? VOTING from Generation Next Survey, 2006
(ASK IF AGE less than 26) Now thinking about your generation compared with young adults 20 years ago, for each of the things I mention please tell me if you think your generation does more of it, less of it, OR about the same amount as young adults 20 years ago did: Voting in elections CANDCONT from American National Election Studies, 2002
During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to AN INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATE running for public office? GIVE2 from American National Election Studies, 2002
Did you give any money to ANY OTHER GROUP that supported or opposed candidates? REGISTRD from American National Election Studies, 2002
Are you registered to vote? REG_TALK from American National Election Studies, 2002
During the campaign this year, did anyone talk to you about REGISTERING TO VOTE or GETTING OUT TO VOTE? VOTE1 from American National Election Studies, 2002
IF RESPONDENT SELECTED FOR VERSION 1 OF VOTE TURNOUT QUESTION: In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. How about you--did you vote in the elections this November? VOTE_BEF from American National Election Studies, 2002
IF RESPONDENT VOTED: IF RESPONDENT VOTED BEFORE ELECTION DAY: How long before November 5th did you vote? VOTE_REG from American National Election Studies, 2002
IF RESPONDENT DID NOT VOTE OR NA/REFUSED IF VOTED: Were you registered to vote in this election? PVOTE04A from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Alaska and Hawaii Dataset
IF BORN IN U.S./PUERTO RICO/U.S. TERRITORY (Q.60=1,3,4) OR U.S. CITIZEN (Q.61=1), ASK: In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? I9VOTE from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Please tell me how much you think each of the following would help to improve things in this country. How about . . . i. if people were more involved in voting and politics? Would that help a lot, somewhat, only a little or not at all? R9VOTE from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
We all know that Americans have certain rights, such as the right to free speech and to a free public education. Now I'd like you to consider what obligations or responsibilities, if any, we have towards others. For each of the following, do you feel it is an absolutely essential obligation for us as Americans, a very important obligation, a somewhat important obligation, or is it entirely a matter of personal preference? I. Voting in elections VOTENTH from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Has your enthusiasm for voting increased or declined over the years, or has it stayed about the same? CP3 from America's Evangelicals
What are the chances of your voting in the election for President this year: are you almost certain to vote, will you probably vote, are the chances 50-50, or don't you think you will vote? RELALT1 from America's Evangelicals
(ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Given money or time to a religious political organization or candidate RELALT2 from America's Evangelicals
(ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Given money or time to a non-religious political organization or candidate RELALT21 from America's Evangelicals
(ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Given money or time to a Christian political organization or candidate RELALT22 from America's Evangelicals
(ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Given money or time to a non-Christian political organization or candidate V187D from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
Attended a political meeting or demonstration CONTR_MN from American National Election Studies, 2004
During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to an INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATE running for public office? MEET_ATT from American National Election Studies, 2004
Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular candidate? PARTY from American National Election Studies, 2004
Did you give money to a POLITICAL PARTY during this election year? PRTY_WHC from American National Election Studies, 2004
IF RESPONDENT GAVE MONEY TO A POLITICAL PARTY: To which party did you give money? VOTE_EXP from American National Election Studies, 2004
IF RESPONDENT SELECTED FOR EXPERIMENTAL VERSION: In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you: One, I did not vote (in the election this November); Two, I thought about voting this time - but didn't; Three, I usually vote, but didn't this time; or Four, I am sure I voted? PVOTE04A from News Interest Index, Religion Overflow, July 2005
In last year's presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? VOTE04 from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006
In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? ELECPOL1 from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Electoral politics factor score (VOTEUS REGVOTE POLINT POLKNOW2 PAPER) [higher score indicates more electoral participation--see summary documentation for more information on ELECPOL1) RALLY from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
26B. Have you attended a political meeting or rally in the past 12 months? CONTPRTW from American National Election Studies, 2000
If R gave money to political party: To which party did you give money? CONTPRTY from American National Election Studies, 2000
Did you give money to a political party during this election year? CONTRBUT from American National Election Studies, 2000
During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to an individual candidate running for public office? MEETING from American National Election Studies, 2000
Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular candidate? METTWNHL from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
Did you attend meetings at any of the following? - A town hall or other government building VOLPOLIT from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
During the past year, have you spent any time volunteering for any of the following - A political campaign. CAMP_OTH from News Interest Index, March 2004
[ASK ONLY IF WEBACCSS= 1 'YES'] Have you participated in any other campaign-related activities using the Internet, such as reading discussion groups, signing petitions, or donating money? RALLY from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
26B. Attended a political meeting or rally? ATTPOL from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
In the last year or so, have you done any of the following? -- Attended a political meeting or rally. GIVEPOL from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
In the last year or so, have you done any of the following? -- Given money to a political group or party. MONEYPOL from Middletown Area Study, 2004
In the past year, have you donated money to a political campaign, candidate or organization? CLINDOLE from Campaign 2000 Typology Survey
Thinking back to the 1996 presidential election, when Clinton ran against Dole and Perot, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? CVOTE06A from December 2006 Values Update Survey
In the 2006 election for Congress, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? POLMTG94 from Religion and Politics Survey, 1996
In 1994, did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular candidate? VOTE94 from Religion and Politics Survey, 1996
In the 1994 elections for Congress last November, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? ACTGIVE1 from Religious Identity and Influence Survey, 1996
Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years a lot, some, or none?: Given money or time to a Christian political organization or candidate? ACTGIVE2 from Religious Identity and Influence Survey, 1996
Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years a lot, some, or none?: Given money or time to a non-Christian political organization or candidate? VOTE1980 from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Nonvoters
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO WERE NOT 18 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE: Did you vote in the election for president in 1980 when Carter and Reagan ran, or didn't you get around to voting back then when just over half the voters came out to vote? VTECNGRS from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Nonvoters
In 1982, in the race for Congress here in this district, did you vote, or didn't you get around to voting when less than half the voters came out to vote? VOTE1980 from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Voters
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO WERE NOT 18 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE: Did you vote in the election for president in 1980 when Carter and Reagan ran, or didn't you get around to voting back then when just over half the voters came out to vote? VTECNGRS from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Voters
In 1982, in the race for Congress here in this district, did you vote, or didn't you get around to voting when less than half the voters came out to vote? WILLVOTE from Middletown Area Study, 1998
Will you be voting in the upcoming election on November 3rd?