Trust & government

We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)?H. Improving the conditions of Black people.

E. Halting the rising crime rate

D. Solving the problems of the big cities

F. Dealing with drug addiction

B. Improving and protecting the environment

I. The military, armaments and defense

J. Foreign aid

D. Education

J. U.S. Supreme Court

H. Medicine

K. Scientific Community

F. Organized labor

B. Major companies

I. TV

C. Organized religion

G. Press

M. Military

E. Executive branch of the federal government

L. Congress

A. Banks and financial institutions

Do you agree, neither agree nor disagree, or disagree with this statement?

‘People like me don’t have any say about what the government does.’

External efficacy index, 100-pt scale

A. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this?

Trust in government index, 100 pt scale

D. Assistance to big cities

K. Assistance to the poor

L. Highways and bridges

G. Education

I. National defense

Do you think that people in the government waste a lot of money we pay in taxes, waste some of it, or don’t waste very much of it?

A. Space exploration

B. The environment

E. Law enforcement

C. Health

Would you say the government is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves or that it is run for the benefit of all the people?

M. Social Security

We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)?H. Assistance to Black people.

F. Drug rehabilitation

J. Assistance to other countries

O. Parks and recreation

N. Mass Transportation

How much of the time do you think you can trust the government in Washington to do what is right – just about always, most of the time (not 1966: or) only some of the time (1996: or almost never)?

Do you approve or disapprove of the way that [the president] is handling his/her job as President?

(And) How much do you feel that having elections makes the government pay attention to what the people think, a good deal, some or not much?

‘Sometimes politics and government seem so complicated that a person like me can’t really understand what’s going on.’

Some people feel that the government in Washington should see to it that every person has a job and a good standard of living. (1972- 1978,1996-LATER: Suppose these people are at one end of a scale, at point 1). Others think the government should just let each person get ahead on his/their own. (1972-1978,1996: Suppose these people are at the other end, at point 7. And, of course, some other people have opinions somewhere in between, at pints 2,3,4,5 or 6.) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven’t you thought much about this? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Do you think that quite a few of the people running the government are (1958-1972: a little) crooked, not very many are, or do you think hardly any of them are crooked (1958-1972: at all)?

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job... [Pipe Incumbent President]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job... Governor of [Pipe State]

(IF MORE THAN ONE PROBLEM:) Of all you’ve told me (1996-LATER: Of those you’ve mentioned), what would you say is the single most important problem the country faces?

Do you approve or disapprove of the way the U.S. Congress has been handling its job?

Do you (approve/disapprove) {of the president’s performance} strongly or not strongly?

In general, do you approve or disapprove of the way [1980-2004: running U.S.House incumbent Representative; 2012: U.S. House incumbent Representative] has been handling his/her job?

Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven’t you thought much about this? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

(IF APPROVE/DISAPPROVE: ) Do you approve/disapprove strongly or not strongly?

Military – feeling thermometer

A. Most public officials (people in public office) are not really interested in the problems of the average man.

Over the years, how much attention do you feel the government pays to what the people think when it decides what to do – a good deal, some, or not much?

Where would you place yourself on this scale or haven’t you thought much about this? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Do you approve or disapprove of the way -President name- is handling (1984,1988-2004: our) relations with foreign countries?

Social Security

Government responsiveness index, 100-pt scale

Thinking about all the different kinds of governments in the world today, which of these statements comes closest to how you feel about Communism as a form of government? CODE ONE.

Public schools

2012: fedspend_enviro V083151 V023052,5113,5113x

Some people feel that the government in Washington should see to it that every person has a job and a good standard of living. Others think the government should just let each person ahead on his own. And, of course, other people have opinions somewhere in between. Where would you place [president] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Where would you place [the Democratic Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

1980,1988,1992,2000-later: Congress (1980,1992: that is, the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives)– thermometer

Where would you place [the Republican Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R) (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

P. Assistance for childcare

Dealing with crime

Q. Supporting scientific research

The Supreme Court – feeling thermometer

Some people think the government should provide fewer services, even in areas such as health and education, in order to reduce spending. Other people feel that it is important for the government to provide many more services even if it means an increase in spending. Where would you place [president] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

(IF YES:) What is your feeling? Do you think the government is too powerful or do you think the government is not getting too strong?

‘Voting is the only way that people like me can have any (1956-1964: a) say about how the government runs things.’

Some people think the government should provide fewer services, even in areas such as health and education in order to reduce spending. Other people feel it is important for the government to provide many more services even if it means an increase in spending. Where would you place [the Democratic Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Welfare programs

Some people think the government should provide fewer services, even in areas such as health and education in order to reduce spending. Other people feel it is important for the government to provide many more services even if it means an increase in spending. Where would you place [the Republican Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Child care

2002,2004: aid to poor people

Do you think it is better when one party controls both the presidency and Congress; better when control is split between the Democrats and Republicans, or doesn’t it matter?

Others feel that defense spending should be greatly increased. Where would you place [president] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

How good (of) a job is the government doing in dealing with this problem: a good job, only fair, or a poor job?

Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track?

TWO, there are more things that government should be doing

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 [the Republican Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

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 [the Democratic Presidential Candidate] on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

The federal government in Washington – thermometer

If you had (another/a) problem that [running U.S. House incumbent] could do something about, do you think (he/she) would be very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not very helpful?

1988-1992: (IF YES:) How satisfied was this (person/group) with the response?

(IF YES: ) Did this (person/group) get a response?

(IF YES:) How satisfied were you with the response: very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied?

(IF YES: ) Did you get a response from [running U.S. House incumbent] or someone in his/her office?

Do you feel that almost all of the people running the government are smart people (1958-1972: who usually know what they are doing), or do you think that quite a few (1970: quite a lot) of them don’t seem to know what they are doing?

R. Developing alternative energy sources

A. People like me don't have any say about what the government does

A. Provide a job for everyone who wants one.

1990: the space program

Food stamps

How much do you feel that political parties help to make the government pay attention to what the people think, a good deal, some or not much?

How much attention do you think most Congressmen pay to the people who elect them when they decide what to do in Congress, a good deal, some, or not much?

TWO, government has become bigger because the problems we face have become bigger

TWO, the free market can handle these problems without government being involved

2002: aid to blacks

1992-1996,2000,2002: AIDS research

‘Parties are only interested in people’s votes but not in their opinions.’

‘Generallyspeaking, those we elect to Congress in Washington lose touch with the people pretty quickly.’

{INTERVIEWER: DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}

Foreign aid

For a nation, it is not always possible to obtain everything one might wish. On this page (1988,1992: on page [PAGE] of the booklet) (1972, 1976: on this card), several different goals are listed. If you had to choose among them, which one would seem most desirable to you? (RESPONDENT BOOKLET OR SHOW CARD SHOWN TO R)

Some people think the government should provide fewer services, even in areas such as health and education in order to reduce spending. Other people feel it is important for the government to provide many more services even if it means an increase in spending. Where would you place what the Federal Government is doing at the present time? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

(IF FIRST CHOICE GIVEN: ) Which one {goal for our nation} would be your second choice?

{INTERVIEWER: DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}

How often do politics and government seem so complicated that you can’t really understand what’s going on? All the time, most of the time, about half the time, some of the time, or never?

How well do you understand the important political issues facing our country? Extremely well, very well, moderately well, slightly well, or not well at all?

{INTERVIEWER: DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}

A. Looking at the list below, please check a box next to the one thing you think should be America's highest priority, the most important thing it should do. America should…

B. And which one do you think should be America's next highest priority, the second most important thing it should do? America should…

Do you approve or disapprove of the way -President name- is handling health care?

G. Unemployment benefits.

E. The military and defense.

E. Less government regulation of business.

B. Health.

In general, would you say that people should obey the law without exception, or are there exceptional occasions on which people should follow their consciences even if it means breaking the law? (CIRCLE ONE ANSWER)

B. Keep prices under control.

D. Education.

H. Culture and the arts.

E. Provide industry with the help it needs to grow.

D. Government financing of projects to create new jobs.

C. The police and law enforcement.

A. The environment.

G. Supporting declining industries to protect jobs.

F. Support for industry to develop new products and technology.

C. Cuts in government spending.

F. Retirement benefits.

Which level (1996: of government) do you have the least faith and confidence in – the national government, the government of this state, or the local government around here?

In your case, do you have more faith and confidence in the national government, the government of this state, or in the local government around here?

Where would you place what the Federal Government is doing at the present time? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

Suppose all other methods have failed and the person decides to try to stop the government from going about its usual activities with sit-ins, mass meetings, demonstrations, and things like that? Would you approve of that, disapprove, or would it depend on the circumstances?

{INTERVIEWER: DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}

B. Business and industry

A. U.S. Congress

E. Courts and the legal system

D. Churches and religious organizations

F. Schools and the educational system

G. Most government administrators can be trusted to do what is best for the country

C. I feel that I have a pretty good understanding of the important political issues facing our country

F. People we elect to Congress try to keep the promises they have made during the election

C. The average citizen has considerable influence on politics.

1992,1996: solving the problem of the homeless

Financial aid for college students

(IF YES: ) Did you get a response from [U.S. House representative] or someone in his/her office?

(IF YES: ) Did this (person/group) get a response?

If you had (another/a) problem that [retiring OR running U.S. House representative] could do something about, do you think (he/she) would be very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not very helpful?

1986,1990: (IF YES:) How satisfied was this (person/group) with the response?

(IF YES:) How satisfied were you with the response: very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied?

How about refusing to obey a law which one thinks is unjust, if the person feels so strongly about it that he is willing to go to jail rather than obey the law? Would you approve of a person doing that, Disapprove, or would it depend on the circumstances?

How about taking part in protest meetings or marches that are permitted by the local authorities? Would you approve of taking part, disapprove, or would it depend on the circumstances?

E. That people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making

D. To keep watch on the actions of government

B. That government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities

F. That citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions.

C. And how about 10 years from now? How well do you think democracy will work in America then?

A. That all citizens have an adequate standard of living

A. How well does democracy work in America today?

A. I don't think the government cares much what people like me think.

How widespread do you think corruption is in the public service in America?

B. And what about 10 years ago? How well did democracy work in America then?

B. Most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally

A. Most of the time we can trust people in government to do what is right

E. I think most people are better informed about politics and government than I am

Some people feel the government in Washington should see to it that every person has A JOB AND A GOOD STANDARD OF LIVING. Others think the government should just LET EACH PERSON GET AHEAD ON THEIR OWN. Which is closer to the way you feel or haven’t you thought much about this?

On the whole, are you satisfied, fairly satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied with the way democracy works in the United States?

Do you favor or oppose such a law?

Given the world situation, the government protects too many documents by classifying them as SECRET and TOP SECRET. Do you . . .

B. Control of prices by legislation.

A. Control of wages by legislation.

And what about the federal government, does it have too much power or too little power?

Would you say that things in the country are generally going very well, fairly well, not too well or not well at all?

The U.S. Supreme Court

The presidency

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN WASHINGTON

Local governments, in general

Congress, that is the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives

State governments, in general

Which part of the government on the list do you most often trust to do what’s right: Congress, the Supreme Court, the President, or political parties? (LIST SHOWN TO R)

Which of the others do you next often trust to do what’s right {Congress, Supreme Court, President or political parties}?

Which {part of the government} do you least often trust to do what’s right {Congress, Supreme Court, President or political parties}?

As to the economic policy of the government – I mean steps taken to fight inflation or unemployment – would you say the government is doing a good job, only fair, or a poor job?

Which party do you think is more likely to favor the government seeing to it that each person has a job and a good standard of living (1964 only: the Democrats, the Republicans, or wouldn’t there be any difference between them on this)?

(Same introduction as in VCF0805 [CARD WITH RESPONSES SHOWN]). ‘The government in Washington ought to see to it that everybody who wants to work can find a job.’

Using the following scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 means … No trust at all… and 10 means … Complete trust… , please indicate how much trust you personally have in America's courts?

On the whole, are you very satisfied, fairly satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied with the way democracy works in the United States?

Pharmaceutical companies working to create safe vaccines to protect the public against COVID-19

A1. Which of these issues is the most important for America today?

A2. Which is the next most important?

Care for old people? (Should it be?)

And in your opinion, about how many government administrators in America are involved in corruption?

In your opinion, about how many politicians in America are involved in corruption? Would you say…

In the last five years, how often have you or a member of your immediate family come across a public official who hinted they wanted, or asked for, a bribe or favour in return for a service?

B. I feel I have a pretty good understanding of the important political issues facing America.

F. To try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions

A. Political parties encourage people to become active in politics

Thinking of the last national election in America, how fair was it regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign?

C. I think most people in America are better informed about politics and government than I am.

Thinking of the last national election in America, how honest was it regarding the counting and reporting of the votes?

If such a case arose, how likely is it that you, acting alone or together with others, would be able to try to do something about it?

B. Political parties do not give voters real policy choices

If you made such an effort, how likely is it that the Congress would give serious attention to your demands?

Thinking of government administrators in America, how committed are they to serve the people?

C. Referendums are a good way to decide important political questions.

I am going to name some institutions in this country. For each of these institutions, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, hardly any confidence, or no confidence at all in them to do what is right? Public Schools?

I am going to name some institutions in this country. For each of these institutions, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, hardly any confidence, or no confidence at all in them to do what is right? Corporations?

I am going to name some institutions in this country. For each of these institutions, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, hardly any confidence, or no confidence at all in them to do what is right? The media?

C. Elected officials

C. Elected officials

B. Elected Officials

T. I trust my doctor to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.

R. I trust my doctor to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.

S. My doctor is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.

Earlier, we talked about various areas of government spending. Since we've been talking about the mental health area, please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in the area of mental health care. Remember that if you say "much more," it might require a tax increase to pay for it.

P. I trust my doctor's judgments about my medical care.

6. Sued in a civil (non-criminal) case.

A. Diplomatic initiatives

D. The US intelligence budget

B. A person gives the government incorrect information about himself to get government benefits that he is not entitled to.

D. Banking and insurance.

C. The steel industry.

A. Electric power.

Some people believe that our armed forces are already powerful enough and that we should spend less money for defense. Others feel that military spending should at least continue at the present level. How do you feel - should military spending be cut, or should it continue at least at the present level?

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

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

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [Vice President Harris]

F. Labor unions

On a scale of 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust each of the following institutions? 0 means you do not trust an institution at all, and 10 means you trust it completely….The U.S. Congress.

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [The Governor of $inputstate]

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?… The people, and not politicians, should make our most important policy decisions.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? [Your state or local government conducted a fair and accurate election in 2024]

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?… Politicians talk too much and take too little action.

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Spend $150 billion a year for 8 years on construction and repair of roads and bridges, rail, public transit, airports, water systems, broadband internet, and electric grid]

How much trust do you have in the government of the state where you live when it comes to handling the state's problems?

How much trust do you have in the federal government in Washington when it comes to handling the nation's problems?

Thinking of the public service in America, how committed is it to serve the people?

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [President Biden]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Education]

If you had to choose, which of the following do you think is a bigger problem for U.S. elections? Ineligible voters being allowed to vote, or eligible voters not being allowed to vote?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?… There is a conflict between the ordinary people and those in power in America.

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Law Enforcement]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Transportation/Infrastructure]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Welfare]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [The U.S. Congress]

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? [Elections in the U.S. are fair]

How would you rate each of the following individuals and groups? [The U.S. Supreme Court]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [The U.S. Supreme Court]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Health Care]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [$LegName]

Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. Do you support each of the following proposals? [Spend $150 billion a year for 8 years on construction and repair of roads and bridges, rail, public transit, airports, water systems and broadband internet]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Education]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Health Care]

Which party has a majority of seats in the ... [$LowerChamberName]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [President Biden]

In general, how much confidence do you have in the health care system in the United States?

How much trust do you have in the government of the state where you live when it comes to handling the nation’s problems?

(How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about doctors in general in the United States?) Doctors care more about their earnings than about their patients.

Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. Do you support each of the following proposals? [Spend $2.2 trillion over the next decade to provide universal prekindergarten, subsidies for child care, expanded financial aid for college, housing support, home and community care for older Americans, and to shift the U.S. economy away]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Welfare]

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about doctors in general in the United States? All things considered, doctors can be trusted.

Which party has a majority of seats in the ... [$inputstate State Senate]

(How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about doctors in general in the United States?) The medical skills of doctors are not as good as they should be.

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [The U.S. Supreme Court]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Law Enforcement]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Transportation/Infrastructure]

How much trust do you have in the federal government in Washington when it comes to handling the nation’s problems?

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [The Governor of $inputstate]

How would you rate each of the following individuals and groups? [The U.S. Supreme Court]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [$LegName]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job? [The U.S. Congress]

Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. Do you support each of the following proposals? [Appoint Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.]

The government should support declining industries to protect jobs, even if it might require a tax increase to pay for it

How much do you trust business and industry?

How much do you trust the U.S. Congress?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Most politicians in America do not care about reducing the differences in income between people with high incomes and people with low incomes.

Pharmaceutical companies working to create safe vaccines to protect the public against serious diseases

The government should finance projects to create new jobs, even if it might require a tax increase

How much do you trust university research centers?

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Health Care]

Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. Do you support each of the following proposals? [Remove President Trump from office for obstruction of Congress]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Education]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Transportation/Infrastructure]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job... [The Governor of $inputstate]

Regardless of what is actually decided, should the selection of a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg happen...?

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job... [The U.S. Supreme Court]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Welfare]

Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. Do you support each of the following proposals? [Remove President Trump from office for abuse of power]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job... [The U.S. Congress]

Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. Do you support each of the following proposals? [Confirm Brett Kavanaugh to become a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job... [$LegName]

Do you approve of the way each is doing their job... [President Trump]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Law Enforcement]

Do you support or oppose confirming Amy Coney Barrett to become a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

The federal budget contains about $600 billion for national defense and $550 billion for domestic discretionary spending such as education and transportation, and $2 trillion for nondiscretionary spending on entitlement programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Se- curity. Considered on their own, would you SUPPORT or OPPOSE each of the following budget proposals? • Cut defense spending by $60 billion. • Increase discretionary nondefense spending by $60 billion. [Proposal C]

How would you rate each of the following individuals and groups? [The United States Supreme Court]

Thinking now about your _local community_, how would you grade the following: [Zoning and development]

The federal budget contains about $600 billion for national defense and $550 billion for domestic discretionary spending such as education and transportation, and $2 trillion for nondiscretionary spending on entitlement programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Se- curity. Considered on their own, would you SUPPORT or OPPOSE each of the following budget proposals? • Leave defense spending unchanged. • Leave discretionary nondefense spending unchanged. [Proposal D]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Education]

Using the following scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 means … No trust at all… and 10 means … Complete trust… , please indicate how much trust you personally have in major private companies in America?

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? [Appoint Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United State]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Health Care]

Thinking now about your _local community_, how would you grade the following: [The roads]

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job... [The U.S. Congress]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Welfare]

The federal budget contains about $600 billion for national defense and $550 billion for domestic discretionary spending such as education and transportation, and $2 trillion for nondiscretionary spending on entitlement programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Se- curity. Considered on their own, would you SUPPORT or OPPOSE each of the following budget proposals? • Increase defense spending by $60 billion. • Increase discretionary nondefense spending by $60 billion. [Proposal B]

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. [Requires that with each new regulation enacted, two must be cut. Any new costs created by new regulations must be matched with eliminations.]

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job... [$LegName]

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job... [The U.S. Supreme Court]

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? [Appoint Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States.]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Law Enforcement]

State legislatures must make choices when making spending decisions on important state programs. How would you like your legislature to spend money on each of the five areas below? [Transportation/Infrastructure]

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job... [President Trump]

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each is doing their job... [The Governor of $inputstate]

The federal budget contains about $600 billion for national defense and $550 billion for domestic discretionary spending such as education and transportation, and $2 trillion for nondiscretionary spending on entitlement programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Se- curity. Considered on their own, would you SUPPORT or OPPOSE each of the following budget proposals? • Increase defense spending by $60 billion. • Cut discretionary nondefense spending by $60 billion. [Proposal A]

Here are two options about what affects policies in America. Which of them comes closest to your view?

And which do you think has the second most influence on the actions of the American government?

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D. That citizens have the right not to vote.

C. That long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have the right to vote in that country's national elections

A. That governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances

How much say do people like you have about what the government Does: None, a little, some, quite a bit, or a great deal?

How many government administrators can be trusted to do what is best for the country: None, a few, some, most, or all?

How often do the people we elect to Congress try to keep the promises they have made during the election: Never, rarely, sometimes, very often, or extremely often?

How much influence does the average citizen have on politics: None, a little, some, quite a bit, or a great deal?

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?

B. Elected officials

Would you like to see more or less government spending on natural disasters. Remember that if you say "much more", it might require a tax increase to pay for it. Would you say...

D. Controlling crime?

F. Protecting the environment?

A. Providing health care for the sick? Would you say…

Do you think that the treatment people get from public officials in America depends on who they know?

E. Fighting unemployment?

B. Providing a decent standard of living for the old?

In your opinion, how often do public officials deal fairly with people like you?

B. Do you think it should or should not be the government's responsibility to help rebuild communities affected by natural disasters?

A. Do you think it should or should not be the government's responsibility to help individuals affected by natural disasters?

B. Elected officials

C. Dealing with threats to America's security?

C. That government authorities treat everybody equally regardless of their position in society

D. That politicians take into account the views of citizens before making decisions

When the government administrators make serious mistakes in America how likely is it that they will be corrected?

Here are some views regarding America's political system. Which of these statements is closer to your view?

Which of these two statements comes closer to your view?

Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to describing you by circling the appropriate letter:

Provide childcare for everyone who wants it?

How much would you trust the doctor to put your health above costs? Would you say...

D. My doctor is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.

Suppose you wanted the local government to bring about some improvement in your local community. How likely is it that you would be able to do something about it?

E. I trust my doctor to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.

C. I trust my doctor to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.

B. I trust my doctor's judgments about my medical care.

C. Government departments

D. Freedom is having the right to participate in politics and elections.

C. To get all the way to the top in America today, you have to be corrupt.

E. Freedom is having the power to choose and do what I want in life.

A. Freedom is being left alone to do what I want.

How much freedom do you think Americans have today? Would you say they have complete freedom, a great deal of freedom, a moderate degree of freedom, not much freedom, or no freedom at all?

Do you think Americans today have more freedom, less freedom, or about the same amount of freedom as in the past?

B. How about municipal or county governments? Should these governments assist arts organizations financially?

D. Doctors are very careful to check everything when examining their patients.

Earlier we talked about problems in this country, and whether we are spending too much money on them, too little money, or about the right amount. I have one more problem to ask you about: the arts . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on that?

A. What about state government? Do you feel that it should provide financial assistance to arts organizations?

If arts organizations -- such as art museums, dance, operas, theater groups and symphony orchestras -- need financial assistance to operate, Do you feel that the federal government should provide assistance or not?

H. Doctors cause people to worry a lot because they don't explain medical problems to patients.

G. Doctors always avoid unnecessary patient expenses.

C. Sometimes doctors take unnecessary risks in treating their patients.

B. Doctors always do their best to keep the patient from worrying.

E. Doctors always treat their patients with respect.

D. Elections are a good way of making governments pay attention to what the people think

B. Even the best politician cannot have much impact because of the way government works

A. Electric Power

B. Hospitals

F. I searched for the best price.

Have you hired a lawyer for any legal work in the past ten years?

C. An acquaintance recommended them.

A. My own previous knowledge of the firm or attorney.

B. A friend or relative recommended them.

H. MOST IMPORTANT REASON FROM ABOVE.

E. I saw their advertisement.

B. It is the responsibility of government to require businesses to provide consumers with the information they need to make informed choices.

D. General reputation in the community.

G. Convenience.

C. Banks

How satisfied were you with the legal services you received?