Loading…
| Question | Source | Years | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. better off unconcerned with rest of world ‘This country would be better off if we just stayed home and did not concern ourselves with problems in other parts of the world.’ | ANES | 1956–2024 | 23 |
| Time spent on active military duty Have you ever been on active duty for military training or service for two consecutive months or more?
IF YES: What was your total time on active duty? | GSS | 1974–2024 | 22 |
| Expect U.S. to fight a world war within 10 years Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? | GSS | 1976–2022 | 22 |
| U.S. position in the world weaker or stronger (2002,2004: Turning to some other issues facing the country) During the past year, would you say that the United States’ position in the world has grown weaker, stayed about the same, or has it grown stronger? | ANES | 1958–2024 | 20 |
| Active part or staying out of world affairs Do you think it will be best for the future of this country if we take an active part in world affairs, or if we stay out of world affairs? | GSS | 1973–2006 | 16 |
| Stay in or pull out of the United Nations Do you think our government should continue to belong to the United Nations, or should we pull out of it now? |
| GSS |
| 1973–1994 |
| 14 |
| Liking for Israel G. Israel | GSS | 1974–1994 | 13 |
| Liking for China F. China | GSS | 1974–1994 | 13 |
| Liking for Canada D. Canada | GSS | 1974–1994 | 13 |
| Liking for Japan B. Japan | GSS | 1974–1994 | 13 |
| Liking for Russia A. Russia | GSS | 1974–1994 | 13 |
| Liking for Egypt H. Egypt | GSS | 1974–1994 | 13 |
| Expect U.S. to fight another war within 10 years Do you expect the United States to fight in another war within the next ten years? | GSS | 1973–2016 | 11 |
| Worry about the country getting into a war How worried are you about our country (1982: How about the chances of) getting into a conventional war (2000 and 2002: at this time), one in which nuclear weapons are not used (1982: neither side uses nuclear weapons)? Are you very (1982: pretty) worried (1982: about this country getting into such a war at the present time), somewhat worried, or not worried at all? | ANES | 1956–2002 | 11 |
| Whether U.S. did right thing getting into war Do you think the United States should or should not have sent troops to fight the war in Iraq in 2003? | ANES | 1952–2008 | 7 |
| Federal government's current level of defense spending Some people believe that we should spend much less money for defense. Others feel that defense spending should be greatly increased. Where would you place what the Federal Government is doing at the present time? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R) | ANES | 1980–1992 | 7 |
| Branch of military service A. In what branch of the service was that? | GSS | 1974–1984 | 7 |
| Interest in military and defense policy Issues about military and defense policy. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?) | GSS | 2008–2018 | 6 |
| Worry about the country getting into a nuclear war How worried are you about our country getting into a nuclear war at this time? Are you very worried, somewhat worried, or not worried at all? | ANES | 1984–2002 | 6 |
| Liking for Brazil E. Brazil | GSS | 1974–1985 | 6 |
| Liking for England C. England | GSS | 1974–1985 | 6 |
| How U.S. should proceed in current war (OPTIONS CORRESPONDING TO CODE CATEGORIES READ OR SHOWN) | ANES | 1952–1970 | 5 |
| America should follow its own interests despite conflicts D. America should follow its own interests, even if this leads to conflicts with other nations | GSS | 1996–2024 | 4 |
| International bodies enforcing environmental solutions B. For certain problems, like environmental pollution, international bodies should have the right to enforce solutions | GSS | 1996–2024 | 4 |
| U.S. security from foreign enemies compared with past Would you say that compared to 2008, the United States is more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or hasn’t this changed very much? | ANES | 2000–2016 | 4 |
| Return to the military draft or rely on volunteers Do you think we should return to a military draft at this time, or should we continue to rely on volunteers? | GSS | 1982–2006 | 4 |
| Cooperation with the Soviet Union scale Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven’t you thought much about this? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R) | ANES | 1980–1988 | 4 |
| Likelihood of U.S. getting into a bigger war How about the chances of our country getting into a bigger war? Compared to a few years ago, do you think we are more likely, less likely, or have about the same chances to get into a bigger war? | ANES | 1966–1972 | 4 |
| International organizations take power from American government D. International organizations are taking away too much power from the American government. | GSS | 2004–2021 | 3 |
| Torture of suspected terrorists to get information Do you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose the U.S. government torturing people, who are suspected of being terrorists, to try to get information? | ANES | 2008–2016 | 3 |
| Strength of view on torturing suspected terrorists Do you oppose that a great deal, moderately, or a little? | ANES | 2008–2016 | 3 |
| Government secrecy on military technology In order to maintain America's leadership in the world, the government should maintain a high level of secrecy surrounding technology with military uses. Do you . . . | GSS | 1994–1998 | 3 |
| Willingness to use military force abroad (1992,1998: RESPONDENT BOOKLET) | ANES | 1992–1998 | 3 |
| President's position on cooperating with Russia Where would you place [president] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R) | ANES | 1980–1988 | 3 |
| Republican presidential candidate on cooperating with Russia Where would you place [the Republican Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R) | ANES | 1980–1988 | 3 |
| Democratic presidential candidate on cooperating with Russia Where would you place [the Democratic Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R) | ANES | 1980–1988 | 3 |
| Federal government's approach to cooperation with Russia Where would you place what the Federal Government is doing at the present time? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R) | ANES | 1980–1988 | 3 |
| Number of Black people in the armed forces forces? RECORD UNDER "E." | GSS | 1982–1984 | 3 |
| Number of Hispanics in the armed forces in the armed forces? RECORD UNDER "D" BELOW. | GSS | 1982–1984 | 3 |
| Quality of people serving in the military A. How would you rate the quality of the men and women now serving in the armed forces? Would you say the quality of personnel is excellent, good, not so good, or poor? (Just your own opinion based on what you've heard or read.) | GSS | 1982–1984 | 3 |
| Return to draft in a national emergency B. IF VOLUNTEERS OR DON'T KNOW: If there were a national emergency, do you think we should return to a military draft or should we continue to rely on volunteers? | GSS | 1982–1984 | 3 |
| Number of women in the armed forces RECORD UNDER "C" BELOW. | GSS | 1982–1984 | 3 |
| Draft women as well as men if draft returns A. IF DRAFT: If we should return to a military draft at this time, should young women be drafted as well as young men, or not? | GSS | 1982–1984 | 3 |
| Draft women in a national emergency C. IF DRAFT ON "B": If we should return to a military draft in a national emergency, should young women be drafted as well as young men, or not? | GSS | 1982–1984 | 3 |
| U.S. stand in Vietnam scale (1968,1970: There is much talk about ‘hawks’ and ‘doves’ in connection with Vietnam, and considerable disagreement as to what action the United States should take in Vietnam.) (1972: With regard to Vietnam,) Some people think we should do everything necessary to win a complete military victory, no matter what results. Some people think we should withdraw completely from Vietnam right now, no matter what results. And, of course, other people have opinions somewhere between these two extreme positions. Suppose the people who support an immediate withdrawal are at one end of this scale (show card to R) at point number 1. And suppose the people who support a complete military victory are at the other end of the scale at point number 7. At what point on the scale would you place yourself on this scale (1972 only: or haven’t you thought much about this)? [RESPONDENT BOOKLET] | ANES | 1968–1972 | 3 |
| Expect world war within 10 years (volunteered option on web) Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? | GSS | 2021–2022 | 2 |
| Expect world war within 10 years (no volunteered option on web) Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? | GSS | 2021–2022 | 2 |
| Rich countries should pay extra tax to help poor countries B. People in wealthy countries should make an additional tax contribution to help people in poor countries. | GSS | 2000–2021 | 2 |
| Authorities' right to randomly stop and search people C. Stop and search people in the street at random? | GSS | 2006–2016 | 2 |
| Authorities tapping phones when terrorist act suspected B. Tap people's telephone conversations? | GSS | 2006–2016 | 2 |
| Detaining terror suspects without trial A. Detain people for as long as they want without putting them on trial? | GSS | 2006–2016 | 2 |
| Importance of helping worse-off people worldwide I. To help people in the rest of the world who are worse off than yourself | GSS | 2004–2014 | 2 |
| America should follow international organizations' decisions C. In general, America should follow the decisions of international organizations to which it belongs, even if the government does not agree with them. | GSS | 2004–2014 | 2 |
| Security clearance holders questioned on finances D. Regular questions about financial assets and liabilities | GSS | 1998–2000 | 2 |
| Periodic lie detector tests for people with security clearance A. Periodic lie detector tests | GSS | 1998–2000 | 2 |
| Government secrecy on domestic terrorism efforts C. Efforts to control domestic terrorism | GSS | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| Verify financial assets for security clearance A. Financial assets and liabilities | GSS | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| Verify spouse's finances for security clearance B. Spouse's financial assets and liabilities | GSS | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| Verify tax records for security clearance C. Tax records | GSS | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| Government secrecy on military operations B. Military operations | GSS | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| Required national service for young women BELOW. | GSS | 1982–1984 | 2 |
| Favor national service given a small tax increase C. IF STRONGLY FAVOR OR PROBABLY FAVOR EITHER A OR B: and suppose that the costs of such a program made it necessary to increase your taxes by a small amount--for example, 5 percent. Would you strongly favor it, probably favor it, probably oppose it, or strongly oppose it? | GSS | 1982–1984 | 2 |
| Mandatory national service for young men RECORD UNDER "B." | GSS | 1982–1984 | 2 |
| Immediate family members have served in armed forces Have any other members of your immediate family--that is, your (spouse/parent/children/brothers or sisters)--ever served in the armed forces? | GSS | 1982–1984 | 2 |
| How well the all-volunteer military has worked very well, fairly well, or not well? | GSS | 1982–1984 | 2 |
| Pay and benefits for military personnel B. How do you feel about the pay and benefits that people in the armed forces receive? Would you say the pay and benefits should be larger than they are now, should they be smaller, or are they about the right amount? | GSS | 1982–1983 | 2 |
| Other important issue: terrorism (follow-on) NOTE: This variable originates on the GSS Next follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the GSS Next-specific weights WTSSPS_NEXT or WTSSNRPS_NEXT | GSS | 2025 | 1 |
| Ukraine: Send significant force to fight Russia As you may know Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. What should the U.S. do about the situation in Ukraine? [Send significant force to fight Russia] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Approve troops to protect allies under attack Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Protect American allies under attack by foreign nations] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Israel and Gaza: Aid to affected communities after the conflict As you may know there is a war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza. What do you think the United States should do? [Send aid to the affected communities after the conflict] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Approve troops to ensure the oil supply Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Ensure the supply of oil] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Israel and Gaza: Send non-combat military staff to Gaza As you may know there is a war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza. What do you think the United States should do? [Send military support staff (non-combat) to Gaza] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Approve troops to intervene in genocide or civil war Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Intervene in a region where there is genocide or a civil war] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Approve troops to destroy a terrorist camp Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Destroy a terrorist camp] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Israel and Gaza: Provide arms to Hamas As you may know there is a war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza. What do you think the United States should do? [Provide arms to Hamas] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Ukraine: Send non-combat military support staff As you may know Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. What should the U.S. do about the situation in Ukraine? [Send military support staff to Ukraine (non-combat)] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Ukraine: Impose economic sanctions on Russia As you may know Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. What should the U.S. do about the situation in Ukraine? [Impose economic sanctions on Russia] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Ukraine: Provide arms to Ukraine As you may know Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. What should the U.S. do about the situation in Ukraine? [Provide arms to Ukraine] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Approve troops to assist the spread of democracy Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Assist the spread of democracy] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Importance of willingness to serve in the military On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it:... To be willing to serve in the military at a time of need. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Israel and Gaza: Negotiate a peace settlement As you may know there is a war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza. What do you think the United States should do? [Negotiate a peace settlement] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Israel and Gaza: Send non-combat military staff to Israel As you may know there is a war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza. What do you think the United States should do? [Send military support staff (non-combat) to Israel] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Israel and Gaza: Send Navy and troops to prevent escalation As you may know there is a war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza. What do you think the United States should do? [Send the US Navy and troops to the region to keep the hostility from escalating] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Approve troops to help the UN uphold international law Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Help the United Nations uphold international law] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Israel and Gaza: Provide arms to Israel As you may know there is a war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza. What do you think the United States should do? [Provide arms to Israel] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Approve troop use: none of the above Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [None of the above] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Israel and Gaza: U.S. should not get involved As you may know there is a war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza. What do you think the United States should do? [Do not get involved] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Israel and Gaza: Send food, medicine, and other aid As you may know there is a war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza. What do you think the United States should do? [Send food, medicine and other aid to the communities affected] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Ukraine: Send humanitarian aid As you may know Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. What should the U.S. do about the situation in Ukraine? [Send food, medicine, and other humanitarian aid to Ukraine] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Ukraine: U.S. should not get involved As you may know Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. What should the U.S. do about the situation in Ukraine? [Do not get involved] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Ukraine: Negotiate a peace accord As you may know Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. What should the U.S. do about the situation in Ukraine? [Negotiate a peace accord between Russia and Ukraine] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Ukraine: Aid to rebuild affected communities after the conflict As you may know Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. What should the U.S. do about the situation in Ukraine? [Send aid to the affected communities after the conflict to help rebuild destroyed schools, hospitals, and roads] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Use of troops to ensure oil supply Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Ensure the supply of oil] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Not sure how U.S. should respond to Ukraine invasion What do you think the United States should do in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? [Not sure] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Support for rejoining the World Health Organization For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose these decisions. [The United States re-joins the World Health Organization] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Use of troops to intervene in genocide or civil war Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Intervene in a region where there is genocide or a civil war] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| U.S. should not get involved in Ukraine What do you think the United States should do in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? [Do not get involved] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| U.S. should provide arms to Ukraine What do you think the United States should do in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? [Provide arms to Ukraine] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| U.S. should enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine What do you think the United States should do in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? [Enforce a no fly zone] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| U.S. should send non-combat military staff to Ukraine What do you think the United States should do in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? [Send military support staff (non-combat)] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Use of troops: none of the above Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [None of the above] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| U.S. should bomb Russian troops in Ukraine What do you think the United States should do in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? [Use drones and air craft to bomb Russian troops] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Use of troops to help the UN uphold international law Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Help the United Nations uphold international law] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| U.S. should send significant force to fight Russia What do you think the United States should do in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? [Send significant force to fight Russia] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Use of troops to destroy a terrorist camp Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Destroy a terrorist camp] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| U.S. should send humanitarian aid over Ukraine What do you think the United States should do in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? [Send food, medicine and other aid to countries affected] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Use of troops to assist the spread of democracy Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Assist the spread of democracy] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Use of troops to protect allies under attack Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Protect American allies under attack by foreign nations] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Support for assassination of Iranian General Soleimani For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose these decisions. [Assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Approve troops to stop genocide or civil war Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Intervene in a region where there is genocide or a ci] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Approve troops to destroy a terrorist camp Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Destroy a terrorist camp] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Approve troops to protect allies under attack Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Protect American allies under attack by foreign natio] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Withdrawing from the Iran nuclear accord and reimposing sanctions For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose these decisions. [Withdraw the United States from the Iran Nuclear Accord and reimpose sanctions on Iran] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Approve troops: none of the above Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [None of the above] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Approve troops to assist the spread of democracy Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Assist the spread of democracy] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Approve troops to ensure the oil supply Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Ensure the supply of oil] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Approve troops to help the UN uphold international law Would you approve of the use of U.S. military troops in order to ... ? (Please check all that apply) [Help the United Nations uphold international law] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Withdrawing troops from Kurdish-controlled northern Syria For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose these decisions. [Withdraw troops from Kurdish-controlled region of northern Syria on the border with Turkey] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Withdrawing from the Iran nuclear accord President Trump has issued many orders over the first two years of his presidency. For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose the order in principle. [Withdraw US from the Iran Nuclear Accord and reimpose sanctions on Iran] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Sanctions on countries and firms doing business with North Korea Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. If you were in Congress would you have voted FOR or AGAINST each of the following? [Impose sanctions on countries and firms doing business with North Korea. Increase President’s authority to impose sanctions if North Korea violates U.N. Security Council resolutions regarding that country.] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Require congressional approval to ease Russia sanctions Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. If you were in Congress would you have voted FOR or AGAINST each of the following? [Require that the President get approval from Congress to ease any existing sanctions on Russia.] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital President Trump has issued many orders over the first year of his presidency. Do you support or oppose each of the following decisions? [Recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Avoided travel to certain cities because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of buying safety items against terrorism How effective do you think purchasing things to make them safer (gas masks, duct tape, things to make their house safer, etc.) is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of reducing air travel against terrorism How effective do you think reducing airplane travel is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of reducing train travel against terrorism How effective do you think reducing travel by train is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of reducing public transit use against terrorism How effective do you think reducing use of public transportation is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Became more vigilant because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of being vigilant against terrorism How effective do you think becoming more vigilant or aware of what is going on around them is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of changing mail handling against terrorism How effective do you think changing mail handling procedures is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Reduced air travel because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of avoiding tall buildings against terrorism How effective do you think avoiding tall buildings is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of respondent's own terrorism coping action How effective do you think (R'S ANSWER TO EFF911SP) is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Did something else to deal with terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of learning about terrorism for coping How effective do you think learning where to get more information about terrorism is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Other actions taken because of terrorism Please specify what it is you or someone you know has done. | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Reduced public transportation use because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Developed emergency plans because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Reduced train travel because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Avoided tall buildings because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Bought items to feel safer because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Duplicated important documents because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Stockpiled supplies because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Learned where to get information about terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of duplicating documents against terrorism How effective do you think duplicating important documents (birth certificate, medication prescriptions, and passports) is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of avoiding national landmarks against terrorism How effective do you think avoiding national landmarks is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of avoiding certain cities against terrorism How effective do you think avoiding travel to certain cities is for people dealing with terrorism? (Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between?) | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Changed mail handling because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of stockpiling supplies against terrorism How effective do you think stockpiling supplies (food, water, antibiotics, etc.) is for people dealing with terrorism? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Effectiveness of emergency plans against terrorism Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Avoided national landmarks because of terrorism FI PROBE: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK; 'Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Self-rated information level on foreign policy A. Foreign policy | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| How much power the United Nations has Thinking about the United Nations, which comes closest to your view? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| UN intervention when human rights are violated Which of these two statements comes closer to your view? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Nuclear war threat compared with 10 years ago F. Nuclear war | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Threat of foreign terrorism compared with 10 years ago D. Terrorism by foreigners | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Security clearance holders subject to financial record checks A. Computer checks of personal financial records | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Computer checks of travel records for clearance holders B. Computer checks of international travel records | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Spying for foreign countries as a threat compared with 10 years ago A. Spying by U.S. citizens for foreign countries | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Spying by foreign agents as a threat compared with 10 years ago B. Spying by foreign agents | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Foreign theft of U.S. technology as a threat versus 10 years ago E. Stealing U.S. advanced technology and trade secrets by foreigners | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Terrorism by U.S. citizens as a threat compared with 10 years ago C. Terrorism by U.S. citizens | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Monitoring clearance holders at work E. Monitoring at work (e.g., searches of briefcases and desks) | GSS | 1998 | 1 |
| Monitoring clearance holders off the job F. Monitoring off the job (e.g., reviews of airline and financial databases, court records) | GSS | 1998 | 1 |
| Ever worked for a military supplier Have you ever worked for a company where a major part of their business was selling supplies or services to the armed forces? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Local economy's dependence on defense business Would you say the economy of (NAME METROPOLITAN AREA OR COUNTY) is very dependent on defense business, somewhat dependent, or not dependent at all on defense business? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Military service as experience for young women B. How about for most young women, do you think military service is definitely a good experience, probably a good experience, probably not a good experience, or definitely not a good experience for them? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Household receives military or veterans benefits Are you or any members of your present household currently receiving any pay or benefits from either the military or the Veterans Administration? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Jail for draft registration refusers A. If a young man refuses to register for the draft, would you approve or disapprove of sending him to jail? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Likelihood of an escalating arms race C. Peace but increasing arms build by the U.S. and Russia? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Currently works for a military supplier A. Do you work for such a company now? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Immediate family members currently in armed forces A. Are any other members of your immediate family serving in the Armed Forces now? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Likelihood of eliminating atomic weapons E. Elimination of atomic weapons by both U.S. and Russia? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Armed forces and volunteers lacking basic skills Many people who want to volunteer for service in the armed forces Do not have the necessary basic skills like reading, writing and arithmetic. Do you think the armed forces should refuse to accept such volunteers, or should they accept them and give them the necessary education? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Military service as experience for young men A. For most young men, do you think military service is definitely a good experience, probably a good experience, probably not a good experience, or definitely not a good experience for them? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Obligation of women to do peacetime military service I. For young women, serving in the military during peacetime? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Likelihood of a conventional ground war B. A conventional ground war involving thousands of troops? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Likelihood of reducing atomic weapons D. An agreement with the Russians to reduce atomic arms by both sides? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Punishing young men who refuse to register for the draft Even though they are no longer drafted for military service, young men are still required by law to register for the draft when they become 18 years old. If a young man refuses to register for the draft, do you think he should be punished in any way? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Military obligation to train for civilian jobs Most people in the Armed Forces are taught skills they can use in civilian jobs later. But some don't get such training. They are taught only combat skills. Do you think the Armed Forces have an obligation to train everybody in service For civilian jobs later, or is that not a responsibility of the Armed Forces? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Likelihood of guerrilla wars in next ten years F. Repeated guerilla wars against left wing rebels? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Likelihood of all-out nuclear war in next ten years A. An all-out atomic war? | GSS | 1984 | 1 |
| Number of Black people in the army B. At the present time, about 33 percent of the army are black. All things considered, do you think there are too many blacks in the army, about the right number or should there be more blacks in the army? RECORD UNDER "B." | GSS | 1982 | 1 |
| College students exempt from draft A. Do you think college students should be exempted from a draft? | GSS | 1982 | 1 |
| Number of Hispanics in the army RECORD UNDER "A" BELOW. | GSS | 1982 | 1 |
| Conscientious objectors exempt from draft E. People who have conscientious objections to war? | GSS | 1982 | 1 |
| Parents of small children exempt from draft C. Should parents of small children be exempted? | GSS | 1982 | 1 |
| Homosexuals exempt from draft D. Should homosexuals be exempted? | GSS | 1982 | 1 |
| Married persons exempt from draft B. Should married persons be exempted? | GSS | 1982 | 1 |
| Defense industry workers exempt from draft F. People in important defense occupations? | GSS | 1982 | 1 |