CHAPTER III CONTENTS
III. Public Opinion: Issues and Ideology
Note: entries are in alphabetical order
Please see p.xxix "HOW TO READ A CONTINUITY GUIDE ENTRY" before
consulting individual entries
III.A. Issues: Civil Order and Crime
1. AMNESTY FOR DRAFT EVADERS . . . . . . . . . . . 287
2. CRIME AND DRUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
a. Controlling crime/drugs, gun control, . . .
death penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
b. Legal status of marijuana . . . . . . . 291
c. R's exposure to crime . . . . . . . . . 291
3. POLICE/LAW ENFORCEMENT/TRIALS . . . . . . . . . 292
4. PROTEST, CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE, UNREST . . . . . . 293
a. Opinion of disobedience/protest . . . . 293
b. Solutions to unrest/rioting . . . . . . 295
(1) Campus unrest . . . . . . . . . . . 295
(2) Urban unrest. . . . . . . . . . . . 295
III.B. Issues: Domestic Social Welfare
1. EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
a. Government's role . . . . . . . . . . . 297
b. R's opinions and involvement. . . . . . 299
2. GOVERNMENT SERVICES/SPENDING TRADEOFF . . . . . 300
3. GUARANTEED JOB/STANDARD OF LIVING . . . . . . . 304
4. MEDICAL CARE AND HEALTH INSURANCE . . . . . . . 307
a. Fighting the disease AIDS . . . . . . . 307
b. Government health insurance plan. . . . 307
c. Government help for medical care. . . . 309
d. R's current health insurance. . . . . . 311
5. SOCIAL SECURITY AND OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS . 311
6. SOCIAL WELFARE IN GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . 315
III.C. Issues: Economic
1. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . 317
a. Nation's economy. . . . . . . . . . . . 317
(1) Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
(2) Prospective . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
(3) Retrospective . . . . . . . . . . . 320
b. R's personal financial situation. . . . 323
(1) Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
(2) Prospective . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
(3) Retrospective . . . . . . . . . . . 325
c. Social groups' economic conditions. . . 328
d. State economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Please see p.xxix "HOW TO READ A CONTINUITY GUIDE ENTRY" before
consulting individual entries
2. FEDERAL BUDGET, BUDGET DEFICIT . . . . . . . . 330
3. IMPORTS, BALANCE OF TRADE. . . . . . . . . . . 336
4. INFLATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . 337
a. Assessments and experience of R. . . . 337
(1) Degree of inflation. . . . . . . . 337
(2) Degree of unemployment . . . . . . 338
b. Causes and nature of unemployment. . . 340
c. Control of inflation . . . . . . . . . 341
d. Control of unemployment. . . . . . . . 343
e. Inflation/unemployment tradeoff. . . . 345
5. INTEREST RATES AND PRICES. . . . . . . . . . . 346
a. Interest rates . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
b. Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
(1) In the economy . . . . . . . . . . 346
(2) R's own purchases and sales. . . . 348
6. LABOR AND 'BIG BUSINESS' . . . . . . . . . . . 349
7. SAVINGS AND LOAN CRISIS/BAILOUT. . . . . . . . 352
8. TAXES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
a. R's own taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
b. Specific taxes or changes/proposals. . 356
c. Taxes in general . . . . . . . . . . . 360
III.D. Issues: Foreign Relations, Defense
1. ARMS CONTROL, DISARMAMENT. . . . . . . . . . . 365
2. DEFENSE SPENDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
3. ECONOMIC AID TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES. . . . . . . 369
4. FOREIGN RELATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
a. In general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
b. Specific countries/areas . . . . . . . 375
(1) Central America. . . . . . . . . . 375
(2) Communist Countries. . . . . . . . 376
(3) Japan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
(4) Middle East. . . . . . . . . . . . 378
(5) Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . 382
(6) South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . 383
(7) Soviet Union . . . . . . . . . . . 383
5. WAR, THE MILITARY, NATIONAL DEFENSE. . . . . . 387
a. Perceptions about the Military . . . . 387
b. Use of the military, national defense. 388
c. War. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
(1) Conventional or in general . . . . 392
(2) Korea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
(3) Nuclear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
(4) Persian Gulf . . . . . . . . . . . 393
(5) Vietnam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Please see p.xxix "HOW TO READ A CONTINUITY GUIDE ENTRY" before
consulting individual entries
III.E. Issues: Minorities
1. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
a. Admissions: colleges and universities. 401
b. Jobs: hiring and promotion. . . . . . 402
c. Preference in general. . . . . . . . . 404
2. CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND ACTIVISM . . . . . . 404
3. DISCRIMINATION VERSUS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. . . . 407
a. Government's role in solving . . . . . 407
b. In general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
c. Specific areas . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
(1) Equal access . . . . . . . . . . . 412
(2) Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
(3) Open housing . . . . . . . . . . . 414
4. GOVERNMENT AID PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . 416
5. INTEGRATION/DESEGREGATION. . . . . . . . . . . 420
a. In general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
b. R's exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
c. Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
(1) Court/Government-Ordered Admissions 422
(2) School Busing. . . . . . . . . . . 423
6. PERCEPTIONS ABOUT BLACKS/WHITES/HISPANICS. . . 425
a. Asians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
b. Blacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
c. Blacks and whites: comparative or both 430
d. Hispanics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
e. Whites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
III.F. Issues: Miscellaneous
1. CHURCH AND STATE/POLITICS. . . . . . . . . . . 435
2. ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
3. ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION. . . . . . . . . . . 442
4. IMMIGRATION AND ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL U.S. . . .
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
5. NONRACIAL CIVIL RIGHTS /EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. . . 447
a. Civil rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
(1) Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . 447
(2) Rights of the accused. . . . . . . 450
b. Equal opportunity. . . . . . . . . . . 451
(1) Efficacy of 'hard work'. . . . . . 452
(2) In general . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
(3) Poverty and causes of poverty. . . 455
Please see p.xxix "HOW TO READ A CONTINUITY GUIDE ENTRY" before
consulting individual entries
6. PATRIOTISM AND NATIONALISM . . . . . . . . . . 458
7. POWER/SIZE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT,. . . . . . .
GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND INTERVENTION . . . 459
a. Intervention in issues . . . . . . . . 459
(1) Current government activity. . . . 459
(2) Current government positions . . . 461
(3) What issues are appropriate for. . . .
intervention . . . . . . . . . . 463
b. Power/size of the federal government . 466
c. Regulation of business . . . . . . . . 468
8. SOCIAL TOLERANCE AND SOCIAL STANDARDS. . . . . 471
III.G. Issues: Role of Women and Women's Rights
1. ABORTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
2. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
3. DISCRIMINATION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. . . . . . . 477
4. EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
5. GOVERNMENT AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
6. MATERNAL LEAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
7. PERCEPTIONS ABOUT WOMEN /MEN . . . . . . . . . 482
a. Character. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
b. Equal role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
c. Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
d. Reasons women lack success . . . . . . 489
e. Self (female Rs) . . . . . . . . . . . 490
8. SEXUAL HARASSMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491
III.H. Liberal/Conservative and Left/Right Placements 493
III.J. Most Important Problems/Issues/Goals/Conditions
1. CONDITIONS AND GOALS OF THE U.S. . . . . . . . 503
2. MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . 504
3. WHAT ISSUES ARE IMPORTANT. . . . . . . . . . . 509
a. Campaigns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
b. National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511
PUBLIC OPINION: ISSUES AND IDEOLOGY
III.A
Issues: Civil Order and Crime
For rights of the accused, see: Chapter III, Section F.a(2).
Amnesty for Draft Evaders III.A.1
- Whether R Favors Amnesty for Draft Evaders
72: V586*
- Party More Likely to Favor Amnesty For Draft Evaders
72: V587*
- Does R Think Those Who Tried to Avoid Military Service
During War in Vietnam Should Have Served Despite Personal
Beliefs
92: V3525
Crime and Drugs III.A.2
- Should the Government Be Able to Wiretap Phones for
National Security Reasons
76: V3565
- People Who Use Marijuana, Feeling Thermometer
70: V251 72: V726 74: V2371
76: V3840
- Does R Think U.S. Representatives Who Wrote Bad Checks
(House Check Scandal) Broke Any Laws
92: V5720
CONTROLLING CRIME/DRUGS, GUN CONTROL, DEATH PENALTY III.A.2.a
- Party Perceived to Be More Likely to Make Streets Safe
72: V585
- Do the Courts Treat Criminals Too Harshly/Too Leniently
76: V3913
- Sex Criminals Deserve More Than Prison, Should Be
Publicly Whipped
52: V227* 56: V284*
- Does R Think Candidate as President Would Control Crime:
(7-Pt. Agree/Disagree)
. McGovern
72: V226
. Nixon
72: V222
. Wallace
72: V230
- How Important is the U.S. Drug Problem
88: V393[&410]
--(if very important or somewhat important) Which
Presidential Candidate Will Do a Better Job of Solving
(FOLLOWUP)
88: V394[&411]
- Was the Issue of 'Combatting Crime and Drugs' Emphasized in
the 1974 Senate Campaign [list of issues shown to R]
74: V2134
- Is the Issue of 'Combatting Crime and Drugs' Important At
All or Not Important to R [list of issues shown to R]
74: V2144 76: V3712
--(if important) How Much Responsibility Does the
Government in Washington Have in Solving
(FOLLOWUP)
76: V3723
- How Would R Rank the Importance of 'Combatting Crime and
Drugs' Among Issues [list of issues shown to R]
74: V2154 76: V3733
- Does 'Tough on Criminals' Describe George Bush
88: V632
- Does 'Tough on Criminals' Describe Michael Dukakis
88: V634
- Do People in These Groups Tend to be Violent or Peaceful,
7-Point Scale, R's Opinion
. Whites
92: V6229
. Blacks
92: V6230
. Asian Americans
92: V6231
. Hispanic Americans
92: V6232
- If R Had a Say in the Federal Budget, Which Programs Would
R Like to See Increased or Decreased [list shown to R]:
. Dealing with Crime
84: V997;CM888 92: V3814
. War on Drugs
88: V386[&409] 90: V381 CWP:V381
PS: V508
- How Would R Rate Amount of Federal Spending on [list shown to R]:
. Halting the Rising Crime Rate
80: I556 82: V313
. Dealing with Drug Addiction
80: I557 82: V314
- Which Party is More Likely to Do a Better Job of Dealing
with Crime
90: V392 CWP:V392
- Should a Person Be Punished for Breaking a Law Which S/he
Believes is Against His/Her Religion. Comments.
66: V178,179
- Should a Newsstand be Able to Sell Indecent Magazines to
Adults
66: V159
--(if R has opinion) Does R Feel Strongly About This or Not
Strongly (FOLLOWUP)
66: V160
--(if R's opinion is 'depends' or has qualifications) What
Conditions Does R have in Mind (FOLLOWUP)
66: V161
--(if yes) Would R's Feeling Change if the Supreme
Court Decided that Newsstands Did Not Have this
Right (FOLLOWUP)
66: V162
--(if yes) Would R's Feelings about the Supreme Court
Change if the Supreme Decided that Newsstands Did
Not Have this Right (FOLLOWUP)
66: V163
--(if no) Would R's Feeling Change if the Supreme
Court Decided that Newsstands Did Have this Right
(FOLLOWUP)
66: V164
--(if no) Would R's Feelings about the Supreme Court
Change if the Supreme Decided that Newsstands Did
Have this Right (FOLLOWUP)
66: V165
- Should Burning or Destroying the American Flag as a Form of
Political Protest be Legal or Should it be Against the
Law
90: V471 CWP:V471
--(if against the law) Does R Favor a Constitutional
Amendment Making it Illegal to Destroy the Flag
for Political Reasons (FOLLOWUP)
90: V472 CWP:V472
- Whether R Favors Stricter Hand Gun Control
76: V3911
--(if opposes or DK) If Control Merely Meant Requirement
to Obtain a Permit Would R be in Favor
(FOLLOWUP)
76: V3912
- Does R Favor or Opppose the Death Penalty for Persons
Convicted of Murder
88: V854[&886] 90: V477 CWP:V477
92: V5933 PS: V587*,590*
--(if R favors/opposes) Strongly or Not Strongly (FOLLOWUP)
88: V855 90: V478
CWP:V478 92: V5934
PS: V588*,589*
LEGAL STATUS OF MARIJUANA III.A.2.b
- Legal Status of Marijuana, Should Marijuana be Legalized or
Should Penalties for Using Marijuana be Higher, 7-Point
Scale, R's Position
72: V196* 76: V3772
- Legal Status of Marijuana, Should Marijuana be Legalized or
Should Penalties for Using Marijuana be Higher, 7-Point
Scale, Perceived Positions of:
. Jimmy Carter
76: V3774
. Democratic Party
72: V200 76: V3775
. Gerald Ford
76: V3773
. George McGovern
72: V198
. Most Older People
76: V3778
. Most Young People
76: V3777
. Richard Nixon
72: V197
. Republican Party
72: V201 76: V3776
. George Wallace
72: V199
R'S EXPOSURE TO CRIME III.A.2.c
- How Does R Feel About His/Her Security From People Who
Might Rob or Vandalize
72: V788*
- What Precautions Against Crime Has R Taken [list shown to R]:
. Bought Dog for Protection
76: V3914
. Replaced Window and Door Locks
76: V3915
. Put Alarm in Car or Residence
76: V3916
. Kept Gun for Protection
76: V3917
. Stayed Away from Certain Areas
76: V3918
- Which Criminal Events Have Occurred to R in the Last Year
[list shown to R]:
. Witnessed a Crime
76: V3919
. Had Residence Broken Into
76: V3920
. Had Car Broken Into or Stolen
76: V3921
. Been Attacked or Forceably Robbed
76: V3922
- Is it Safe to Walk in R's Neighborhood at Night
72: V584 76: V3910
Police/ Law Enforcement/ Trials III.A.3
- Policemen/the Police, Feeling Thermometer
66: V125 68: V228 70: V240
72: V714 74: V2360 76: V3828
92: V5340 CF: V214,240
- Policemen, R's Opinion of Influence of
74: V2381
- If R Had Trouble with Police, How Would R be Treated
66: V180
- Any Relative or Friend a Policeman
66: V132
- Any Relative or Friend a Lawyer
66: V133
- R Ever Taken Part in a Trial
66: V134
- Does R Know Where the Courts Get Their Lists of Names Used
for Selecting Individuals to Serve on Jury Duty
CWP:V2840
--(if R knows) From Where
CWP:V2841-2843
- If R Were Selected to Serve on a Jury, Would R Be Happy to
Do So or Would R Rather Not Serve
CWP:V284 92: V6143
- If R Had Some Trouble with the Police, How Would R be
Treated: Given a Harder Time than Other People, the Same
as Anyone Else, or a Little Better than Most Other People
66: V180
--(if R has opinion) Would R be Better Off if R Went to an
Elected Official and Had Him Talk to the Police
for R, or Wouldn't it Make any Difference or Would
R be Worse Off (IF BETTER OFF) How Much Good Would
it do: Very Much, Some or Not Much (FOLLOWUP)
66: V181
- How Much of the Time Does R Think that Courts in the U.S.
Guarantee Everyone a Fair Trial, 7-Point Scale ('None' to
'a Great Deal')
76: V3355
- Generally Everyone Is Treated Equally by the Law in this
Country (Agree/Disagree)
74: V2228
Protest, Civil Disobedience, Unrest III.A.4
OPINION OF DISOBEDIENCE/PROTEST III.A.4.a
- Should Burning or Destroying the American Flag as a Form of
Political Protest be Legal or Should it be Against the
Law
90: V471 CWP:V471
--(if against the law) Does R Favor a Constitutional
Amendment Making it Illegal to Destroy the Flag
for Political Reasons (FOLLOWUP)
90: V472 CWP:V472
- Approve/Disapprove of Legally Permitted Protest (1968:
reasons)
68: V472,473 70: V141* 72: V275
74: V2238 CF: V601
- Approve/Disapprove of Disobeying Unjust Law if Means Going
to Jail (1968: reasons)
68: V474,475 70: V142* 72: V276
74: V2239 CF: V602
- Approve of Protest Index
CF: V642,645
- Approve/Disapprove of Disruptive Demonstrations (1968:
reasons)
68: V476,477 70: V142* 72: V277
74: V2240 76: V3909 CF: V603
- Has R Taken Part in a Sit-In, Demonstration or Protest
about National, Local Problem
76: V3050,3070
--(if yes) Whether Successful or Not, Was Protest
Worthwhile (FOLLOWUP)
76: V3061,3083
- Has R Signed a Petition Either For or Against Action by the
National, Local Government
76: V3049,3069
--(if yes) Whether Successful or Not, Was it Worth
Doing (FOLLOWUP)
76: V3059,3081
- Ministers Who Lead Protest Marches, Feeling Thermometer
70: V241 72: V733
- People Who Riot in Cities, Feeling Thermometer
70: V243 72: V728
- Protesters, R's Opinion of Influence of
72: V741
- Radical Students, Feeling Thermometer
70: V156 72: V713 74: V2359
76: V3827 80: V864;I672
- Anti-War Protesters, Feeling Thermometer
CWP:V2227
- Vietnam Protesters, Feeling Thermometer
68: V234
- R's Opinion of the Amount of Force Used by Police During
the Demonstrations at the Chicago Democratic National
Convention
68: V608,609
- Should a Person Be Punished for Breaking a Law Which S/he
Believes is Against His/Her Religion. Comments.
66: V178,179
SOLUTIONS TO UNREST/RIOTING III.A.4.b
Campus Unrest III.A.4.b(1)
- Campus Unrest Solution, Does R Feel Sympathetic with
Student and Faculty or Favor Using Police/National Guard
to Prevent or Stop Unrest, 7-Point Scale: R's position
70: V99 72: V678*
- Campus Unrest Solution, Does R Feel Sympathetic with
Student and Faculty or Favor Using Police/National Guard
to Prevent or Stop Unrest, 7-Point Scale, Perceived
Positions of:
. Democratic Party
70: V100 72: V682*
. George McGovern
72: V680*
. Most Conservatives
72: V685*
. Most Liberals
72: V684*
. Edmund Muskie
70: V103
. Richard Nixon
70: V102 72: V679*
. Republican Party
70: V101 72: V683*
. George Wallace
70: V104 72: V681*
- Importance of Campus Unrest Issue to R
70: V105
Urban Unrest III.A.3.b(2)
- Urban Unrest/Rioting Solution, Should All Available Force
be Used to Reestablish Law and Order or is it More
Important to Correct the Poverty and Unemployment which
Causes the Unrest, 7-Point Scale: R's Position
68: V464 70: V85 72: V670*
74: V2273 76: V3767 92: V3746
CF: V811,812
- Urban Unrest/Rioting Solution, Should All Available Force
be Used to Reestablish Law and Order or is it More
Important to Correct the Poverty and Unemployment which
Causes the Unrest, 7-Point Scale, Perceived Positions of:
. Jimmy Carter
76: V3769
. Gerald Ford
74: V2274 76: V3768
. Hubert Humphrey
68: V461
. Lyndon Johnson
68: V460
. George McGovern
72: V672*
. Most City Residents
72: V677*
. Most Suburban Residents
72: V676*
. Edmund Muskie
70: V89
. Richard Nixon
68: V462 70: V88 72: V671*
74: V2276
. George Wallace
68: V463 70: V90 72: V673*
74: V2275
. Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate
74: V2279
. Democratic Party
70: V86 72: V674* 74: V2277
76: V3770 CF: V528,530
. Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate
74: V2280
. Republican Party
70: V87 72: V675* 74: V2278
76: V3771 CF: V529,531
- Importance of Handling Urban Unrest/Rioting Issue in
Deciding R's Vote
68: V465
- Importance of Urban Unrest/Rioting Issue to R
70: V91
- Perceived Proximity of R to Democratic or Republican Party
on Urban Unrest/Rioting 7-Point Scale
CF: RV568
- Perceived Distance between Democratic and Republican
Parties on Urban Unrest/Rioting 7-Point Scale
CF: RV557
III.B
Issues: Domestic Social Welfare
For unemployment, see: Chapter III, Section C. Issues: Economic,
Inflation and Unemployment.
For social welfare of minorities or women specifically, see: Chapter
III, Section E, Issues: Minorities, OR Chapter III, Section G,
Issues: Role of Women and Women's Rights.
For poverty and its causes, see Chapter III, Section F.5.b(3), Issues:
Miscellaneous.
For solving urban unrest as it relates to poverty/unemployment, see:
Chapter III, Section A.4.b(2), Issues: Civil Order and Crime, Urban
Unrest.
Education III.B.1
SEE ALSO: III.E. (Issues: Minorities) and III.G.
(Issues: Role of Women and Women's Rights) for school
admission quotas and school desegregation/busing.
For prayer in public schools, see III.F.1., Issues: Miscellaneous,
Church and State/Politics.
For R's/head's/spouse's education history, see Chapter I, Sections
A.4.a, I.A.4.b, and I.A.4.c.
For school attendance of R's children, see Chapter I, Section A.3,
Children.
GOVERNMENT'S ROLE III.B.1.a
- If Cities Need Help to Build More Schools, the Federal
Government Ought to Give Them Money (1956,1958: Agree/
Disagree; 1964,1968: or Should This be Handled Locally;
1964: Is R's Mind Made Up or Does R Have Doubts)
56: V53 58: V27 60: V58
62: V55 64: V66,67 68: V60
--(if R has opinion) Does R Think Federal Government is
Currently Doing Too Much or Not Enough (FOLLOWUP)
56: V54
--(if R has opinion) Party Closer to R's View (FOLLOWUP)
56: V55 58: V28
--(if R has opinion) Which Party is Move Likely to Favor
Federal Aid to Education (FOLLOWUP)
60: V59 64: V68
68: V61
- Does R Favor Aid to Parochial Schools. (1964: Reasons)
62: V56 64: V69,70 92: V6023
- Does Federal Government Have Too Much/Too Little Control
Over Local Education
68: V456
- Does State Government Have Too Much/Too Little Control
Over Local Education
68: V457
- Does R or Anyone in Family Receive Government Student Loans
for the Current Academic Year
82: V349[C]
- Has Federal Spending on Public Schools Increased, Decreased
or Stayed about the Same Since 1980
88: V919
--(if increase) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
88: V920
--(if same) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
88: V921
--(if decrease) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
88: V922
- Summary. R's Opinion on Federal Spending on Public Schools
Since 1980
88: V923
- If R Had a Say in the Federal Budget, Which Programs Would
R Like to See Increased and Which Decreased [list shown to R]:
. Financial Aid for College Students
86: V328[&336] 88: V378[&401] 92: V3728
. Public Schools (ST: 'Education')
84: V998;CM889 88: V383[&406]; 90: V383
CWP:V383 ST522 92: V3818
PS: V499
- Should the Government Spend Less Even If It Means Cutting
Back on Programs Like Health and Education (Agree/
Disagree)
76: V3353
- How Would R Rate the Amount of Federal Spending on [list shown to
R]:
. Government-Guaranteed Student Loans
82: V322
. Improving the Nation's Education System
80: I558 82: V315
R'S OPINIONS AND INVOLVEMENT III.B.1.b
- Poor People Have No chance to Get Good Education Because of
Inferior Neighborhood Schools: Agree/Disagree
72: V691* 76: V3753
- Should Teachers Feel Free to Strike
68: V454,455
--(if yes) Is R's Mind Made Up or Does R Have Doubts
(FOLLOWUP)
68: V55
- School Teachers, Feeling Thermometer
68: V238
- Should a School Board Member Act Upon His Own Judgement or
Do What the Public Wants. Reasons
68: V441,442
- What is the Most Important Problem Facing Education in R's
School District. Second Most Important Problem. How
Should First Problem be Handled. How Should Second
Problem be Handled.
68: V443-446
- Should Teachers in R's District Have Greater Voice in
School Policy.
68: V452
--(if yes) In What Ways (FOLLOWUP)
68: V453
- Does R Feel that R's Education was Ever Responsible for Not
Getting Job or Promotion
72: V987*
- How Would R Rate His/Her Interest in Local School Board
68: V439
--(if interest is more than 'very low') How Often Does
R Disagree with the School Board (FOLLOWUP)
68: V440
- Has R Ever Voted in Any Election Having to Do with the
Schools
68: V447
--(if yes) When Was the Last Time (FOLLOWUP)
68: V448
--(if yes) Does R Recall What the Election Was About
(FOLLOWUP)
68: V449
- Has R Taken Part in Any Local School Matters or Activities
in the Last Two years. In What Way(s).
68: V450,451
- Would Going to Child's School be Helpful if R's Child Were
in Trouble at School [asked of Rs with child/children of
school age]
72: V1025
- Does R Think Parent or Community Groups Can Do Anything to
Improve the Quality of Schools in R's Area [asked of Rs with
child/children of school age]
72: V1026
- Does R Belong to Any Parent or Community Groups to Improve
the Quality of Schools in R's Area [asked of Rs with
child/children of school age]
72: V1027
- Parent-Teacher Organizations: Membership of R (1972:
Includes 'Level of 'Activity')
52: V215*
Government Services/Spending Cut Tradeoff III.B.2
For allocation of the federal budget, see III.C.2, Issues:
Economic, Federal Budget, Budget Deficit.
- Should the Government Spend Less Even If It Means Cutting
Back on Programs Like Health and Education (Agree
/Disagree)
76: V3353 92: V5922
- Government Services/Spending Cut Tradeoff, 7-Point Scale
(Should the Federal Government Reduce Services in Order to
Reduce Spending/Should it Provide More Services Even if
This Means Spending More), R's Position
80: V291;I519 82: V443[C] 84: V375,1028
86: V448[&458] 88: V302 90: V452
CWP:V452 92: V3701 CF: V839,840
- Government Services/Spending Cut Tradeoff, 7-Point Scale,
Perceived Position of:
. John Anderson
80: V294;I522
. Howard Baker
80: I526
. Jerry Brown
80: I525
. George Bush
80: I527 88: V304 90: V453
CWP:V453 92: V3702
. Jimmy Carter
80: V292;I520
. Bill Clinton
92: V3703
. Congress
82: V450
. John Connally
80: I524
. Democratic Candidate for House
82: V447[C] 84: V1031 86: V450[&460]
90: V454 CWP:V454 CF: V9099
. Democratic Candidate for Senate
86: V453[&463]
. Democratic Party
80: V297;I529 82: V445[C] 84: V378
86: V455[&465] 88: V308 90: V456
CWP:V456 92: V3705 CF: V541,543
. Democratic Presidential Candidate
CF: V9086
. Michael Dukakis
88: V303
. House Challenger Candidate
CF: V9114
. House Incumbent Candidate
CF: V9109
. Independent/Third Party Candidate for House
82: V449[C] 84: V1033 86: V452[&462]
. Jesse Jackson
88: V305
. Ted Kennedy
80: V295;I523
. Walter Mondale
84: V377,1030
. Most Conservatives
84: V1035
. Most Liberals
84: V1034
. President
CF: V9078
. Republican Candidate for House
82: V448[C] 84: V1032 86: V451[&461]
90: V455 CWP:V455 CF: V9104
SERVICES/SPENDING CUT TRADEOFF [con't]
. Republican Candidate for Senate
86: V454[&464]
. Republican Party
80: V296;I528 82: V446[C] 84: V379
86: V456[&466] 88: V307 90: V457
CWP:V457 92: V3704 CF: V542,544
. Republican Presidential Candidate
CF: V9094
. Ronald Reagan
80: V293;I521 82: V444[C] 84: V376,1029
86: V449[&459] 88: V309
. What the Federal Government Is Doing Now
80: V298;I530 82: V451[C] 84: V380
86: V457[&467] 88: V306 90: V458
CWP:V458 92: V3706 CF: V9120
- Checkpoint: R's Position and Federal Government Position
on 7-Point Scale for Government Services/Spending Compared
80: V299;I531
- Importance of Government Position on Government Services/
Spending Changing (If Different from R's Position) or
Staying the Same (If Close to R's Position)
80: V300;I532 84: V381,1036
- Distance Between Parties on 7-Point Scale, Government
Services/Spending Cut Tradeoff
CF: V561
- Proximity of R's Position to Parties' Positions on 7-Point
Scale, Government Services/Spending Cut Tradeoff
CF: V572
- How Important is It that the Federal Government Agree with
R on Government Services/Spending
84: V420,1056
- Government Services, New 7-Point Scale ['spending' level not
included in scale labels; spending only mentioned in question
frame]
CWP:V2700
- ## Government Services/Spending Cut Tradeoff, Branching
Format (Should the Federal Government Reduce Services in
Order to Reduce Spending/Should it Provide More Services
Even If This Means Spending More), R's Position. Does R
Have Opinion.
84: CM801 88: ST501
--(if yes) What is R's Opinion (FOLLOWUP)
84: CM802 88: ST502
---(if reduction or increase) Moderate or Large
84: CM803
88: ST503,504
- Government Services/Spending Cut Tradeoff, Branching
Format, Perceived Positions of:
. John Glenn
84: CM810
. Gary Hart
84: CM812
. Jesse Jackson
84: CM814
. Walter Mondale
84: CM807
. Ronald Reagan
84: CM804
--(if reduction or increase) Moderate or Large (FOLLOWUP)
. John Glenn
84: CM811
. Gary Hart
84: CM813
. Jesse Jackson
84: CM815
. Walter Mondale
84: CM808
. Ronald Reagan
84: CM805
- ## Government Services and Spending Cut, Branching Format,
R's Opinion.
CWP:V2800
--(if reduce) Reduce a Lot or a Little
CWP:V2801
--(if increase) Increase a Lot or a Little
CWP:V2802
--(if R has opinion) Summary
CWP:V2803
- If the U.S. Saves a Lot of Money on Defense Spending in the
Next Few Years, What Should the Money be Spent on--
Reducing the Federal Budget Deficit, Cutting Taxes, or
Increased Spending on Domestic Programs
90: V490 CWP:V490
- Which Economic Policies Would R Like to See the Government
Choose to Cope With the Current Economic Situation [list shown to
R], First, Second, Third Priority:
. Reduce Spending on Government Services
82: V330-332
- Which Economic Policies Does R Think Ronald Reagan Would
Choose to Cope With the Current Economic Situation [list shown to
R], First, Second, Third Priority:
. Reduce Spending on Government Services
82: V333-335
- Federal Income Taxes Should Be Cut Even If Means Reduced
Military Spending and Government Services
78: V449
- Does R Approve or Disapprove of Recent Agreements Made to
Increase Taxes and Reducing Government Services in Order
to Reduce the Budge Deficit
90: V355 CWP:V355
- How Likely is it that the Growing Number of Hispanics in
the United States Will:
. Cause Higher Taxes Due to More Demands for Public
Services
CWP:V2622 92: V6237
- How Likely is it that the Growing Number of Asians in the
United States Will:
. Cause Higher Taxes Due to More Demands for Public
Services
92: V6240
Guaranteed Job/Standard of Living III.B.3
- The Government Should Guarantee Everyone a Job (Agree
/Disagree)
56: V32 58: V23 60: V54,235
CF: V808
--(if R has opinion) Is Government Currently Doing
Too Much or Too Little on This Issue (FOLLOWUP)
56: V33
--(if R has opinion) Which Party is Closer to R's View
(FOLLOWUP)
56: V34 58: V24
--(if R has opinion) Which Party is More Likely to Favor
Guaranteed Job (FOLLOWUP)
60: V55 CF: V512
- The Government Should Guarantee Everyone a Job and Good
Standard of Living (Yes/No)
64: V78 68: V66
--(if R has opinion) Is R's Mind Made Up or Does
R Have Doubts) (FOLLOWUP)
64: V79
--(if R has opinion) Party More Likely to Favor Guaranteed
Job and Standard of Living (FOLLOWUP)
64: V80 68: V67
CF: V512
- Should the Government Guarantee Everyone a Job and Good
Standard of Living, 7-Point Scale, R's Position
72: V172*,613* 74: V2265 76: V3241,3758
78: V357 80: V1110;I563 82: V425[C]
84: V414,1048 86: V486(B) 88: V323
90: V446 CWP:V446 92: V3718
CF: V809,810
- Should the Government Guarantee Everyone a Job and Good
Standard of Living, 7-Point Scale, Perceived Positions of:
. John Anderson
80: V1113;I566
. Jerry Brown
80: I568
. George Bush
80: I569 88: V325 92: V3719
. Jimmy Carter
76: V3243,3760 78: V358 80: V1111;I564
. Bill Clinton
92: V3720
. Democratic Candidate for House (by name)
78: V361 80: V1115 82: V429[C]
84: V1051 CF: V9100
. Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate (1978ff., by name)
74: V2271 78: V363 80: V1118
. Democratic Party
72: V176*,617* 74: V2269 76: V3244,3761
78: V359 80: V1122;I571 82: V427[C]
84: V417 88: V329 92: V3722
CF: V513,515
. Democratic Presidential Candidate
CF: V9087
. Michael Dukakis
88: V324
. Gerald Ford
74: V2266 76: V3242,3759
. House Incumbent Candidate
78: RV2093 CF: V9110
. House Challenger Candidate
78: RV2094 CF: V9115
. Independent/Third Party Candidate for House (by name)
80: V1117 82: V431[C] 84: V1053
. Independent/Third Party Candidate for U.S. Senate (by
name)
80: V1120
GUARANTEED JOB/STANDARD OF LIVING [con't]
. Jesse Jackson
88: V326
. Ted Kennedy
80: V1114;I567
. George McGovern
72: V174*,615*
. Walter Mondale
84: V416,1050
. Most Black People
72: V619* 76: V3765
. Most Businessmen
76: V3764
. Most Conservatives
76: V3247 82: V433 84: V1055
. Most Liberals
76: V3246 82: V432 84: V1054
. Most Poor People
76: V3763
. Most White People
72: V620* 76: V3766
. Richard Nixon
72: V173*,614* 74: V2268
. President
CF: V9079
. Ronald Reagan
80: V1112;I565 82: V426[C] 84: V415,1049
88: V330
. Republican Candidate for House (by name)
78: V362 80: V1116 82: V430[C]
84: V1052 CF: V9105
. Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate (1978ff., by name)
74: V2272 78: V364 80: V1119
. Republican Party
72: V177*,618* 74: V2270 76: V3245,3762
78: V360 80: V1121;I570 82: V428[C]
84: V418 88: V328 92: V3721
CF: V514,516
. Republican Presidential Candidate
CF: V9095
. Senate Incumbent Candidate
78: RV2095
. Senate Non-incumbent Challenger
78: RV2096
. George Wallace
72: V175*,616* 74: V2267
. What Federal Government is Doing Now
80: V1123;I572 82: V434[C] 84: V419
88: V327 92: V3723 CF: V9121
- Checkpoint: R's Position and Federal Government Position
on 7-Point Scale for Guaranteed Job/Standard of Living
Compared
80: V1124;I573
- Importance of Government Position on Guaranteed Job
/Standard of Living Changing (If Different from R's
Position) or Staying the Same (If Close to R's Position)
80: V1125;I574
- Distance Between Parties on 7-Point Scale, Guaranteed Job/
Standard of Living
CF: V559
- Proximity of R's Position to Parties' Positions on 7-Point
Scale, Guaranteed Job/Standard of Living
CF: V570
Medical Care and Health Insurance III.B.4
FIGHTING THE DISEASE AIDS III.B.4.a
|-
- If R Had a Say in the Federal Budget, Which Programs Would
R Like to See Increased and Which Decreased [list shown to R]
. Fighting the Disease AIDS (92: AIDS Research)
88: V352[&359]; 90: V379 CWP:V379
ST526 92: V3727 PS: V506
GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN III.B.4.b
- Government Health Insurance Plan, 7-Point Scale, R's
Position
70: V134 72: V208* 76: V3273
78: V381 84: V1058 88: V318
92: V3716 CF: V806,807
- Government Health Insurance Plan, 7-Point Scale, Perceived
Position of:
. George Bush
88: V320
. Jimmy Carter
76: V3275 78: V382
. Democratic Candidate for House (by name)
78: V385
GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN [CON'T]
. Democratic Candidate for Senate (by name)
78: V387
. Democratic Party
70: V135 72: V212* 76: V3276
78: V383 88: V322 CF: V508,510
. Democratic Presidential Candidate
CF: V9085
. Michael Dukakis
88: V319
. Gerald Ford
76: V3274
. House Incumbent Candidate
78: RV2105
. House Challenger Candidate
78: RV2106
. George McGovern
72: V210*
. Most Blacks
76: V3280
. Most Businessmen
76: V3278
. Most Poor People
76: V3279
. Most Whites
76: V3281
. Edmund Muskie
70: V138*
. Richard Nixon
70: V137 72: V209*
. President
CF: V9077
. Republican Candidate for House (by name)
78: V386
. Republican Candidate for Senate (by name)
78: V388
. Republican Party
70: V136 72: V213* 76: V3277
78: V384 88: V321 CF: V509,511
. Republican Presidential Candidate
CF: V9093
. Senate Incumbent Candidate
78: RV2107
. Senate Non-incumbent Challenger
78: RV2108
. George Wallace
70: V139 72: V211*
- How Important is the Government Health Insurance Plan Issue
to R
70: V140
- Distance Between Parties on 7-Point Scale, Government
Health Insurance Plan
CF: V558
- Proximity of R's Position to Parties' Positions on 7-Point
Scale, Government Health Insurance Plan
CF: V569
GOVERNMENT HELP FOR MEDICAL CARE III.B.4.c
- Does R Think the Government Should Require Companies to
Allow Six Months Unpaid Leave to Parents of Newborns and
Newly-Adopted Children
92: V3717
- If R Had a Say in the Federal Budget, Which Programs Would
R Like to See Increased or Decreased [list shown to R]:
. Fighting the Disease AIDS
88: V352[&359]; 92: V3727 PS: V506
ST526
. Medical Care
PS: V510
. Medicare
84: V1001;CM892
- How Would R Rate the Amount of Federal Spending on [list shown to
R]:
. Improving and Protecting Nation's Health
80: I554 82: V311
- ## Should the Government Help People Get Medical Care at
Low Cost. Does R Have an Opinion on This
62: V57 CF: V805
--(if yes) ## What is R's Opinion (FOLLOWUP)
62: V58
--(if yes) ## Why Does R Have Given Opinion (FOLLOWUP)
62: V59
--(if yes) ## Which Party Is More Likely to Favor
Government Help for Low Cost Medical Care
(FOLLOWUP)
62: V60 CF: V507
- ## Should the Government Help People Get Medical Care at
Low Cost (1956,1960: Agree/Disagree; 1964, 1968: If R Has
an Interest in this Issue, What is R's Opinion)
56: V38 60: V66 64: V74
68: V64 CF: V805
--(if 'depends') ## R's Frame of Reference (FOLLOWUP)
64: V75
--(if R Has interest/opinion) Is R's Mind Made Up or Does R
Have Doubts (FOLLOWUP)
64: V76
--(if R Has interest/opinion) ## Reasons for Given Opinion
(FOLLOWUP)
64: V67
--(if R has interest/opinion) ## Which Party Is More Likely to
Favor Government Help for Low Cost Medical Care
(FOLLOWUP)
60: V68 64: V77
68: V65 CF: V507
---(if R indicates opinion about parties) Has R
Heard Anything Recently which Influences R's
Opinion About Parties
60: V59
--(if R has opinion) Is the Government Currently Doing Too
Much or Not Enough to Help People Obtain Low Cost
Medical Care (FOLLOWUP)
56: V39
--(if R has opinion) Which Party's Stand is Closer to R's
Stand on This Issue (FOLLOWUP)
56: V40
- Does R Favor or Oppose Expanding Medicare to Pay for
Nursing Home Care and Long Hospital Stays for the Elderly
CWP:V2815,2818 92: V6136
--(if favor/oppose) Does R Favor/Oppose Strongly or Not
Strongly
CWP:V2816,2817 92: V6137
- Should the Government Spend Less Even If It Means Cutting
Back on Programs Like Health and Education (Agree
/Disagree)
76: V3353
- Should the Government Increase Taxes to Pay for the
Increasing Costs of Medical Care for the Elderly or Should
Medical Care for the Elderly be Reduced Instead of Raising
Taxes
CWP:V2819
--(if medical benefits reduced) Reduced a Lot or a Little
CWP:V2820
--(if taxes increased) Increased a Lot or a Little
CWP:V2821
--(if R has opinion) Summary: R's Opinion
CWP:V2822
- Which Party Does R Think Would Do a Better Job of Making
Health Care More Affordable
92: V3548
- Which Presidential Candidate Does R Think Would Do a
Better Job of Making Health Care More Affordable
92: V3331
R'S CURRENT HEALTH INSURANCE III.B.4.d
- Does R Currently Have Any Health Insurance (1972: Full or)
Partial)
76: V3282 92: V3714
--(if yes) What Are R's Costs for Health Insurance: Is
Cost Right, Too High, or Paid by Others
(FOLLOWUP)
76: V3283
--(if yes) Does Health Insurance Cover Extended Illness
or Would R Have to Spend Savings or Borrow Money
(FOLLOWUP)
76: V3284
--(if no) Would Extended Illness Mean Spending R's
Savings or Borrowing Money (FOLLOWUP)
76: V3285
- Does R or Any Family Member Receive Medicaid or Medicare
82: V346[C]
- In the Past Year, Did R or Anyone in Family Put Off Medical
or Dental Treatment Because Didn't Have Money
84: V157
- Can You (and Your Family) Afford to Pay for the Health Care
You Need
92: V3713
- Is R Satisfied or Dissatisfied with Quality of Health Care
Available to R and Family
92: V3715
Social Security and Other Assistance Programs III.B.5
For causes of poverty, see III.F.5.b(3).
For aid programs specifically for minorities or women, see: III.E.
Issues: Minorities, Government Aid Programs OR: III.G.
Issues: Role of Women and Women's Rights, Government Aid.
- Has Federal Spending on Social Security Benefits Increased,
Decreased, or Stayed about the Same Since 1980
88: V904,908
--(if increase) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
88: V905
--(if same) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
88: V906
--(if decrease) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
88: V907
- Which Party is More Likely to Cut Social Security
88: V353[&360] 90: V388 CWP:V388
92: V3549 PS: V220
- Are Social Security Payments to the Elderly Too Low, About
Right, or Too High
CWP:V2811,2814 92: V6132
--(if too low/high) Much Too Low/High or Somewhat
Too Low/High
CWP:V2812,2813 92: V6133
- How Likely is It is That Social Security Will Exist When
it is Time for R to Retire
CWP:V2827
- Does R Favor or Oppose Taxing Social Security Retirement
Benefits
CWP:V2823,2826 92: V6134
--(if favor/oppose) Does R Favor/Oppose Strongly or
Not Strongly
CWP:V2824,2825 92: V6135
- Does R Favor or Oppose Expanding Medicare to Pay for
Nursing Home Care and Long Hospital Stays for the Elderly
CWP:V2815,2818 92: V6136
--(if favor/oppose) Does R Favor/Oppose Strongly or Not
Strongly
CWP:V2816,2817 92: V6137
- Has Federal Spending on Poverty Increased, Decreased, or
Stayed about the Same Since 1980
88: V914,918
--(if increase) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
88: V915
--(if same) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
88: V916
--(if decrease) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
88: V917
- If R Had a Say in the Federal Budget, Which Programs Would
R Like to See Increased or Decreased [list shown to R]:
. Aid to Big Cities
92: V3819 PS: V516*
. Assistance for the Poor
88: ST523 92: V3817
. Care for the Elderly
88: V384[&407]; PS: V505*
. Childcare
88: V382[&405] 90: V385 CWP:V385
92: V3813 PS: V507
. Fighting the Disease AIDS
88: V352[&359]; 90: V379 CWP:V379
ST526 PS: V506
. Food Stamps
84: V1000;CM891 86: V330[&338] 88: V349[&356]
90: V382 CWP:V382 92: V3725
PS: V501 CF: V9046
. Government Assistance to the Unemployed
88: V379[&402] 92: V3816 PS: V503*
. Homeless People
88: V385[&408] 92: V3730 PS: V513*
. Job Training Programs
88: ST527
. Medical Care
PS: V510
. Medicare
84: V1001;CM892
. Social Security
84: V999;CM890 86: V329[&337] 88: V348[&355];
90: V380 CWP:V380 ST521
92: V3811 PS: V500 CF: V9049
. Welfare Programs
92: V3726
- How Would R Rate Amount of Federal Spending on [list shown to R]:
. Aid to the Handicapped
82: V324
. Food Stamps
82: V321
. Social Security
82: V320
. Solving Problems of Big Cities
80: I555 82: V312
. Welfare
80: I562 82: V319
- Should the Government Provide Child Care Assistance to Low
and Middle Income Working Parents
90: V488 CWP:V488 92: V3745
- If the U.S. Saves a Lot of Money on Defense Spending in the
Next Few Years, What Should the Money be Spent on--
Reducing the Federal Budget Deficit, Cutting Taxes, or
Increased Spending on Domestic Programs
90: V490 CWP:V490
- Does R or Any Family Member Receive:
. Aid to Families with Dependent Children
82: V348[c] 92: V3445
. Aid to the Handicapped
82: V350[C]
. Disability Payments
92: V3448
. Federal Retirement Pensions
82: V352[C]
. Food Stamps
82: V345[C] 92: V3441
. Medicaid OR Medicare
82: V346[C]
. Medicaid
92: V3443
. Medicare
92: V3442
. Retirement Pensions for Federal Government Employees
92: V3447
. Social Security Payments
82: V344[C] 92: V3440
. Unemployment Compensation
82: V347[C] 92: V3444
. Veteran's Benefits
82: V351[C] 92: V3446
. Workmen's Compensation
92: V3449
--(if any) Have Benefits Been Lost or Reduced in Last
Year (FOLLOWUP)
82: V353[C]
---(if yes) Which Benefits
82: V354-362[C]
--(if any) Whether R Expects Loss or Reduction in
Benefits Next Year (FOLLOWUP)
82: V364[C]
(if yes) Which Benefits
82: V365-373[C]
- Has R or Any Family Member Had Any of the Following Occur
in the last few years [list shown to R]
. Rely on Food Stamps or Other Government Assistance
76: V3152
--(if yes) Was it R Personally (FOLLOWUP)
76: V3160
- Party Perceived to be More Likely to Get Government Agency
to Help With R's Personal Problem (in cases where R has a personal
problem and perceives that government could or should help)
72: V545*
- Would R Favor or Oppose a State Law to Allow Use of
Government Funds to Help Pay the Costs of Abortion for
Women Who Can't Afford Them
90: V482 CWP:V482 PS: V583*,586*
--(if favors/opposes) Strongly or Not Strongly
90: V483 CWP:V483
PS: V584*,585*
- Most Blacks on Welfare Could do Without it if They Tried
(Agree/Disagree)
86: V565[&571](B)
- People on Welfare, Feeling Thermometer
76: V3834 80: V872;I680 84: V777
86: V154[&181] 88: V607[&651] 90: V159[&193]
CWP: V159[&193] 92: V5318 CF: V220,246
- People on Welfare, R's Opinion of Influence of
72: V753 74: V2391 76: V3582
- People on Welfare and Taxpayers: Perceived Agreement 7-pt.
Scale
72: V648
Social Welfare in General III.B.6
- Which Presidential Candidate Does R Think Would Do a Better
Job of Solving the Problem of Poverty
92: V3329
- Which Party Does R Think Would Do a Better Job of Solving
theProblem of Poverty
92: V3547
- Does R Think the Federal Government Should Do More in Areas
of Domestic Social Welfare or is it Doing Enough
52: V45
- Are There Differences Between the Major Parties' Views
About Size of Federal Government's Role in Social Welfare
52: V46
- All Except the Old and the Handicapped Should Have to Take
Care of Themselves without Social Welfare Benefits
(Agree/Disagree)
72: V696*
- Charity or Social Welfare Organizations: Membership of R
(1972: Includes 'Level of 'Activity')
52: V215* 72: V393
- Federal Income Taxes Should Be Cut Even If Means Reduced
Military Spending and Government Services
78: V449
- If the U.S. Saves a Lot of Money on Defense Spending in the
Next Few Years, What Should the Money be Spent on--
Reducing the Federal Budget Deficit, Cutting Taxes, or
Increased Spending on Domestic Programs
90: V490 CWP:V490
- Would R Favor or Oppose a Law Requiring All Young Adults to
Serve the Country in the Military, the Peace Corps, or
Some Other Kind of National Service
90: V489 CWP:V489
- Has R Has Heard or Read About Probable Effects of the 1980
Proposed 30% Cut (Over 3-Year Period) in Federal Income
Taxes
80: V333;I545
--(if yes) Does R Think the Following Would Occur as a
Result: [list read to R] (FOLLOWUP)
. Government Services Cut
80: V337;I549
- Does R Approve or Disapprove of Recent Agreements Made to
Increase Taxes and Reducing Government Services in Order
to Reduce the Budge Deficit
90: V355 CWP:V355
- Which Does R Agree With: People Should Take Care of
Themselves and Their Families and Let Others Do the Same;
OR: People Should Care Less About Their Own Success and
More About the Needs of Society
90: V329 CWP:V329
III.C
Issues: Economic
For government services/spending tradeoff, see III.B.2.
For U.S. economic aid to foreign countries, see III.D.3.
For defense spending, see III.D.2.
For government regulation of business, see III.F.7.c.
For poverty and its causes, see III.F.5.b(3).
Economic Conditions, General III.C.1
NATION'S ECONOMY III.C.1.a
Present III.C.1.a(1)
- How Does R Feel About What Government Is Doing About the
Economy
72: V780*
- During the Last Few Months, Has R Heard of Any Changes in
Business Conditions - What
66: V53 68: V287 72: V508*
- Does the Current World Situation Affect Business Conditions
(Have Good Times or Bad Times)
62: V24 66: V61
--(if R recognizes affect) Why R Believes This (FOLLOWUP)
62: V25 66: V62
- How Good a Job Does R Think the Government Is Doing with
Economic Policy, Particularly with Inflation and
Unemployment
72: V512* 74: V2317 76: V3748
CF: V822
- Does R Approve or Disapprove of the Way President is Handling
the Economy
84: V260;CM303 86: V98 88: V226
90: V100 CWP:V100,2116,2119 92: V3323
PS: V46,43* CF: V9008
--(if approve or disapprove) Approve/Disapprove Strongly or
Not Strongly (FOLLOWUP)
84: V261;CM304 86: V99
88: V227 90: V101
CWP:V101,2117,2118 92: V3324
PS: V41,42* CF: V9009
- Do Japanese Companies Compete Unfairly or is the U.S. to
Blame for its Own Economic Problems
90: V492 CWP:V492 92: V3803
- To Cope With the Current Economic Situation, Which Economic
Policies Would R Like to See the Government Choose [list shown to
R], First, Second, Third Priority:
. Reduce the Budget Deficit
. Lower Federal Income Taxes
. Reduce Spending on Government Services
. Reduce Defense Spending
. Increase Federal Income Taxes
82: V330-332
- To Cope With the Current Economic Situation, Which Economic
Policies Does R Think Ronald Reagan Would Choose [list shown to R],
First, Second, Third Priority:
. Reduce the Budget Deficit
. Lower Federal Income Taxes
. Reduce Spending on Government Services
. Reduce Defense Spending
. Increase Federal Income Taxes
82: V333-335
- Which Does R Agree With: We Need a Strong Government to
Handle Today's Complex Economic Problems; OR: the Free
Market Can Handle These Problems Without the Government
90: V331 CWP:V331 92: V5730
- Which Party is More Likely to Do a Better Job in Handling the
Economy
90: V390 CWP:V390,2415 92: V3545
Prospective III.C.1.a(2)
- Does R Think Nation Will Have Good Times or Bad Times
Financially in the Next Year
62: V22 66: V50 68: V283
72: V505* 74: V2315 78: V338
--(if R has opinion) Reasons Why Good/Bad (FOLLOWUP)
66: V51 68: V284
72: V506*
- Does R Think the Next Five Years Will Bring Continuous Good
Times in the Country or Periods of Unemployment/Recession
62: V32 66: V57 68: V285
72: V511* 74: V2316
- Does R Think Recession and Unemployment Similar to Conditions
in 1958, 1960-61 Might Occur Again
62: V34 66: V58 68: V289
--(if R mentions any possibility) Reason R Expects This and
When. (FOLLOWUP)
66: V59,60 68: V290,291
- Does R Think Something Like the Depression of the 30s is
Likely in the Next Five Years
62: V33
- Does R Think that Twenty Years from Now, the Standard of
Living for Those Who are Children Now, Will be Better,
Same, or Worse than Today
92: V3540
- Does R Expect Business Conditions in the Nation to Become
Better or Worse in the Next Year
62: V31 66: V54 68: V288
72: V509* 76: V3140 78: V339
80: V771;I481
- Does R Expect the Nation's Economy to Become Better or Worse
or Stay the Same in the Next Year
80: V151;I478 82: V329[C] 84: V243
86: V381 88: V247 90: V424
CWP:V424 92: V3537,6148 CF: V872
--(if R replies better or worse) Much Better/Worse or
Somewhat Better/Worse (FOLLOWUP)
80: V152;I479 92: V6149
- In the Long Run, Does R Feel the Nation's Economic Situation
Will be Better or Worse Because of Reagan's Economic
Policies
82: V343[C]
- Has R Has Heard or Read About Probable Effects of the 1980
Proposed 30% Cut (Over 3-Year Period) in Federal Income
Taxes
80: V333;I545
--(if yes) Does R Think the Following Would Occur as a
Result: [list read to R] (FOLLOWUP)
. Tax Revenue Same - Economy Stronger
80: V339;I551
Behavior - Pres. Candidate:
- Solve Economic Problems: How Well Does R Think Candidate
as President Would
. John Anderson
80: V389;I312
. Howard Baker
80: I339
. George Bush
80: I348
. Jimmy Carter
80: V398;I294
. John Connally
80: I330
. Ted Kennedy
. 80: I321
. Ronald Reagan
80: V380;I303
- Which Party is More Likely to Do a Better Job in Handling the
Economy
90: V390 CWP:V390,2415 92: V3545
- Which Presidential Candidate Does R Think Would Do a Better
Job at Handling the Nation's Economy
92: V3327
Retrospective III.C.1.a(3)
- Does R Think the Economic Policies of the Federal Government
Have Made the Nation's Economy Better, Worse or Haven't
Made Much Difference
84: V244 86: V374 88: V245
92: V3541 CF: V9044
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat Better/
Worse (FOLLOWUP)
84: V245 86: V375
88: V246 CF: V9044
92: V3542
- Are Business Conditions in the Nation Better or Worse or the
Same as a Year Ago
62: V23 66: V52 68: V286
72: V507* 76: 3139 80: V770;I480
- Who Does R Blame for the Economic Problems of the Last Few
Years: Congress, the President, Labor Unions or Big
Business
76: V3750
- Has the Nation's Economy Gotten Better or Worse or Stayed the
Same in the Past Year
80: V149;I476 82: V327[C] 84: V227;CM601
86: V372 88: V243,ST104 90: V422
CWP:V422,2459,2462 92: V3531 PS: V539,542
CF: V870
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat Better/
Worse (FOLLOWUP)
80: V150;I477 82: V328
84: V228;CM602 86: V373
88: V244,ST105,106 90: V423
CWP:V423,2460,2461 92: V3532
PS: V540,541 CF: V871
--(if better, worse or same) Why Did This Happen OR Why are
Things Same: Mention Event/Condition/Cause
[3 possible mentions] (FOLLOWUP)
84: V229,232,235
---(if event/condition/cause mentioned is among
list of items such as: Social Security, R's
income, inflation, etc., AND R indicates that
cause has gotten better or worse) Cause Better
or Worse [indicated as 'increasing' or
'decreasing']
84: V230,233,236
---(if event/condition/cause mentioned is a
person(s) such as: the President,
'politicians,' etc.) Which Actor(s)
84: V231,234,237
---(if R mentions more than 1 event/condition/
cause) Link(s) Between Mentioned Causes
84: V238
- In the Last Few Months, Has the Nation's Economy Gotten
Better, Stayed the Same, or Gotten Worse
92: V3533
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat Better/
Worse (FOLLOWUP)
92: V3534
- Compared to Four Years Ago, Does R Think the Nation's Economy
Has Gotten Better, Stayed the Same, or Gotten Worse
92: V3535
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat Better/
Worse (FOLLOWUP)
92: V3536
- Does R Think Reagan's Economic Program Has Helped or Hurt
(1988: Made Better or Worse) the Nation's Economy so Far
(1988: Over the Past 8 Years)
82: V342[C] 88: V1031[&1046,1059]
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat Better/
Worse (FOLLOWUP)
88: V1032
- Whether House Incumbent Supported or Opposed Reagan's
Economic Program Last Year [running incumbent only]
82: V208,245,262[C]
--(If supported) Whether Continues to Support; (If opposed)
Whether Continues to Oppose (FOLLOWUP)
82: V209,246,263[C]
- In the Last Year or So, Who Has Had the Most Say About the
Government's Handling of the Economy, Congress, the
President, or About the Same for Both
82: V340[C]
- Over the Past Year, Does R Think the Nation's Ability to
Compete in the World Economy Has Gotten Better, Stayed the
Same, or Gotten Worse
92: V3538
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat Better/
Worse (FOLLOWUP)
92: V3539
R'S PERSONAL FINANCIAL SITUATION III.C.1.b
Present III.C.1.b(1)
- How Satisfied Is R with R's Present Financial Situation
56: V77 58: V48 60: V74
64: V128
- Is the Present a Good or Bad Time for R to be Able to Spend
Money
72: V535*
- At the Present Time Is it More Important then Usual for R to
Add to Savings
72: V536*
- How Satisfied is R About Own Standard of Living
74: V2404
- Does R/(R's family) own home or rent
52: V156 64: V271 68: V262
70: V389 72: V421 74: V2550
76: V3509 78: V629 80: V719;I967
82: V761 84: V706 86: V754
88: 552 90: V685 CWP:V685
92: V4135 CF: V146
- How R Feels About Family Income
72: V803* 74: V2403
72: V979*
- Family Income, Estimated Current Year
52: V160 56: V190 58: V203
60: V189 62: V75 64: V269
66: V235 68: V261 70: V388
- Family Income, Previous Year
72: V420 74: V2549 76: V3507
78: V598 80: V686;I935 82: V725,
84: V680;CM1122 86: V733 726[C]
88: V520; 90: V663 CWP:V663
ST551-556 92: V4104,4107, PS: V623-629
CF: V114 4108
- R's Income, Previous Year
76: V3508 78: V599 80: V687;I936
82: V727,728 84: V681 86: V734
88: V734 90: V664 CWP:V664
92: V4105,4109,4110
- Income of Head
56: V191 64: V270
Prospective III.C.1.b(2)
- Do People Like R Have Worries About How They'll Get Along
Financially in the Next Year or So
58: V53 62: V16
--(if yes) What Kind of Things Do They/R Worry About
(FOLLOWUP)
58: V54
- ## Does R Think that R's/R's Family Financial Situation Will
Be Affected by Whether the Democrats or Republicans Win
the Election (Incl. Yes/No & Party to Make R Better/Worse
Off)
52: V25 56: V82 58: V55
60: V79 64: V133 68: V68
72: V53*
--(if any difference mentioned) ## Type of Difference Will
Make (FOLLOWUP)
52: V26 56: V82,83
60: V80 64: V134
68: V69
- How Likely Will it Be that R's Standard of Living in the
Years to Come Will be Good Enough to Purchase the Things R
Would Like to Own
72: V537*
- Does R Expect R's/ Family's financial Situation to Get
Better, Get Worse or Stay About the Same in the Next Year
(1956,1958,1960,1964: Next Few Years)
56: V80 58: V51 60: V77
62: V17 64: V131 66: V47
68: V278 70: V50* 72: V504*
74: V2314 76: V3138 78: V322
80: V148;I475 82: V326]C: 84: V151
86: V358(A) 88: V208 90: V420
CWP:V420 92: V3427,6146 CF: V881
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat Better/
Worse (FOLLOWUP)
86: V359(A) 88: V209
90: V421 CWP:V421
92: V3428,6147
--(if better, worse or same) Reason(s) (FOLLOWUP)
56: V81 58: V52
60: V78 64: V132
--(if better, worse or same) ## Did the Outcome of the
Congressional Election Affect R's Assessment of
Whether R/R's Family Will be Better Off or Worse
Off or Stay the Same in the Next Year (FOLLOWUP)
70: V51*
---(if yes) Checkpoint: Mention of Party to
Make R Better/Worse Off [3 mentions]
70: V52,54,56
---(if yes) ## Type of Difference it Made [3
mentions]
70: V53,55,57
Retrospective III.C.1.b(3)
- Has R Personally Been Helped or Hurt by Reagan's Economic
Program
82: V341[C] 88: V1033[&1047,1060]
- Has R's Family Income in the Last Year (1980: Last Five
Years) Gone Up with the Cost of Living, Fallen Behind, or
Stayed About Even
80: V153;I482 84: V154;CM122 86: V362(A)
88: V210 92: V3429 CF: V9053
--(if gone up or fallen behind) Gone Up/Fallen Behind a Lot
or Gone Up/Fallen Behind a Little (FOLLOWUP)
84: V155;CM123 86: V363(A)
88: V211 92: V3430
- Is R's Family Income More or Less than it Was a Year Ago
62: V15 66: V45 68: V277
72: V503*
- Is R and R's Family Better Off or Worse Off or the Same
Financially as a Year Ago
62: V14 66: V44 68: V275
70: V48* 72: V501* 74: V2313
76: V3137 78: V321 80: V147;I474
82: V325[C] 84: V139;CM118 86: V355
88: V206,ST101 90: V416 CWP:V416,2455,
92: V3425 PS: V535,538 2458
CF: V880
--(if better or worse off) Much Better/Worse Off or Somewhat
Better/Worse Off (FOLLOWUP)
84: V140;CM119 86: V356
88: V207;ST102,103 90: V417
CWP:V417,2456,2457 92: V3426
PS: V536,537
--(if better or worse off) Why is This So (FOLLOWUP)
66: V46 68: V276
70: V49* 72: V502*
--(if better or worse off or same) Why Did This Happen OR Why
are Things Same: Mention Event/Condition/Cause
(FOLLOWUP) [3 possible mentions]
84: V141,144,147
---(if event/condition/cause mentioned is among
list of items such as: Social Security, R's
income, inflation, etc., AND R indicates that
cause has gotten better or worse) Cause Better
or Worse [indicated as 'increasing' or
'decreasing']
84: V142,145,148
---(if event/condition/cause mentioned is a
person(s) such as: the President,
'politicians,'etc.) Which Actor(s)
84: V143,146,149
---(if R mentions more than 1 event/condition/
cause) Link(s) Between Mentioned Causes
84: V150
- Have the Economic Policies of the Federal Government Made R
Better Off, Worse Off or Not Made Much Difference
84: V167 88: V212 90: V418
CWP:V418 92: V3431
--(if better or worse off) Much Better/Worse Off or Somewhat
Better/ Worse Off (FOLLOWUP)
84: V168 88: V213
90: V419 CWP:V419
92: V3432
- During the Past Few Years, Has R's Financial Situation Been
Getting Better, Getting Worse or Stayed the Same
56: V78 58: V49 60: V75
64: V129
--(if getting better or worse; 1956: or stayed same)
Reason(s) (FOLLOWUP)
56: V79 58: V50
60: V76 64: V130
- During the Past Year, Has R/R's Family Had to Watch Their
Budget More Closely than Before
84: V152;CM120 86: V360(A)
--(if yes) Much More Closely or a Little More Closely
(FOLLOWUP)
84: V153;CM121 86: V361(A)
- Has R Been Able to Contribute Any Money to Church or Charity
in the Last 12 Months (or Has it Been More Difficult)
CWP:V2846 92: V6145
--(if yes) How Much
CWP:V2847
- Has Any of the Following Happened to R or to a Family Member
in the Last Few Years (1976: Because of Economic Bad Times)
. Was Unemployed
76: V3146,3154 78: V328,336
. Was Temporarily Laid Off
76: V3147,3155 78: V327,335
. Had Working Hours Reduced
76: V3148,3156 78: V323,331
. Had to Work Different Shift
76: V3149,3157 78: V324,332
. Took Pay Cut
76: V3150,3158 78: V325,333
. Had to Take Job Below Qualifications
76: V3151,3159 78: V326,334
. None of Above
76: V3153,3161 78: V329,337
- During the Past Year, Was R/R's Family Able to Buy Most
of the Things Needed or Planned for or Did R/R's Family
Have to Put Off Buying Them
84: V156 92: V3433
- During the Past Year, Did R/R's Family Have to Put off
Medical or Dental Treatment due to Lack of Money
84: V157 92: V3434
- During the Past Year, Did R/R's Family Have to Borrow Money
84: V158 92: V3435
--(if yes) Was it More, the Same, or Less Than R/ R's
Family Borrowed the Previous Year (FOLLOWUP)
84: V159
--(if no) Did R Borrow Money the Year Before Last
(FOLLOWUP)
84: V160
- During the Past Year, Did R or Any Family Member Look for a
New Job or a Second Job or Work More Hours in Order to Make
Ends Meet
84: V166 92: V3437
- During the Past Year, Did R/R's Family Have to Use Savings to
Make Ends Meet (92: Have to Dip into Savings)
84: V161 92: V3436
--(if yes) Was it More, the Same, or Less Savings Used
Than was Used the Year Before (FOLLOWUP)
84: V162
--(if no) ## Has R/R's Family Been Able to Save Any
Money in the Past Year (FOLLOWUP)
84: V163
---(if yes) Did R/R's Family Save More, the
Same, or Less Money Than the Year
Before
84: V164
- ## Over the Past Year, Have You (and Your Family) Been Able
to Save Any Money
92: V3438
- During the Past Year, Has R/R's Family Fallen Behind in Rent
or House Payments
84: V165 92: V3439
SOCIAL GROUPS' ECONOMIC CONDITIONS III.C.1.c
- What Groups of People Does R Feel Close to, in Terms of
Economic matters [3 mentions]
84: V170-172;CM124-126
--(if any mentions) Checkpoint: Number of Mentions
(FOLLOWUP)
84: V173
--(if necessary) Checkpoint: Was Definition of 'Group'
Read to R (FOLLOWUP)
84: V169;CM158
--(if more than 1 mention) Which Group Does R Feel Closest to
84: V174;CM128 (FOLLOWUP)
---(if R chooses) Has the Economic Situation of
this Group Gotten Better, Stayed the
Same or Gotten Worse in the Past Year
84: V175;CM129
(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or
Somewhat Better/Worse
84: V176;CM130
(if better, worse or same) Why Did This
Happen OR Why are Things Same:
Mention Event/Condition/Cause
[3 possible mentions]
84: V177,180,183
(if event/condition/cause is
among list of items such as:
Social Security, R's income,
inflation, etc., AND R
indicates that cause has
gotten better or worse) Cause
Better or Worse [indicated as
'increasing' or 'decreasing']
84: V178,181,184
(if event/condition/cause
mentioned is a person(s)
such as: the President,
'politicians,'etc.) Which
Actor(s)
84: V179,182,185
(if R mentions more than 1
event/condition/cause)
Link(s) Between Mentioned
Causes
84: V186
---(if R chooses) Have the Incomes of this
Group Gone Up More than the Cost of
Living, Stayed Even, or Fallen Behind
in the Past Year
84: V187;CM131
(if gone up or fallen behind) Gone Up/
Fallen Behind a Lot or Gone
Up/ Fallen Behind a Little
84: V188;CM132
---(if R chooses) Does R Believe that the
Economic Policies of the Federal
Government Have Made this Group Better
Off, Worse Off or Haven't Made Much
Difference
84: V189
(if better off or worse off) Much
Better/Worse Off or Somewhat Better/
Worse Off
84: V190
---(if R chooses) Have Members of this Group
Had a Harder or Easier Time Finding
Work or Has it Stayed the Same
84: V191;CM133
(if harder or easier) Much Harder/
Easier or Somewhat Harder/
Easier
84: V192;CM134
--(if any mentions) Checkpoints: Did R Mention: (FOLLOWUP)
. Women
84: V194;CM136
. Blacks
84: V195;CM137
. The Elderly
84: V196;CM138
. The Poor
84: V197;CM139
. The Middle Class
84: V198;CM140
--(if women mentioned) Has the Economic Position of Women
Gotten Better, Worse, or Stayed the Same
(FOLLOWUP)
84: V199;CM141
--(if blacks mentioned) Has the Economic Position of Blacks
Gotten Better, Worse, or Stayed the Same
(FOLLOWUP)
84: V200;CM142
--(if elderly mentioned) Has the Economic Position of the
Elderly Gotten Better, Worse, or Stayed the Same
(FOLLOWUP)
84: V201;CM143
--(if the poor mentioned) Has the Economic Position of the
Poor Gotten Better, Worse, or Stayed the Same
(FOLLOWUP)
84: V202;CM144
--(if the middle class mentioned) Has the Economic Position of
the Middle Class Gotten Better, Worse, or Stayed
the Same (FOLLOWUP)
84: V203;CM145
STATE ECONOMY III.C.1.d
- Have Economic Conditions in R's State Gotten Better or
Worse or Stayed the Same in the Past Year
86: V370 88: V250 92: V3543
PS: V543,546
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat Better/
Worse (FOLLOWUP)
86: V371 88: V251
92: V3544 PS: V544,545
Federal Budget, Budget Deficit III.C.2
For government services/spending tradeoff, see III.B.2.
For U.S. economic aid to foreign countries, see III.D.3.
For aid to minorities/blacks, see III.E.4.
For aid to improve economic (and social) status of Women, see III.G.5.
For defense spending, see III.D.2.
For government spending on savings and loan bailout, see III.C.7.
- Is the Budget Deficit Larger or Smaller than It Was in 1980
or is it About the Same
88: V1036[&1049,1062]
--(if larger or smaller) Much Smaller/Larger or Somewhat
Smaller/Larger (FOLLOWUP)
88: V1037
- Which Party Would be Better Able to Handle the Budget
Deficit
PS: V217
- Which Presidential Candidate Would Do a Better Job at
Reducing the Budget Deficit
92: V3332
- How Serious a Problem is the Budget Deficit
88: V248[&269]
- Would R be Willing to Pay More Taxes in Order to Reduce the
Budget Deficit
88: V249[&270]
- Would R Support or Oppose a Tax Increase to Reduce the
Federal Budget Deficit
90: V484 CWP:V484 PS: V575,578
--(if support/oppose) How Strongly Support/Oppose
90: V485 CWP:V485
PS: V576*,577*
- How Worried R Is About Federal Budget Deficit
86: V382
- Does R Approve or Disapprove of Reagan's Handling of
Balancing the Federal Budget
82: V457[C] 84: V262,847;CM799
--(if approve or disapprove) Approve/Disapprove Strongly or
Not Strongly (FOLLOWUP)
84: V263,848;CM800
- Who Does R Think is Most Responsible (1992: More to Blame)
for the Budget Deficit: Congress or the President
86: V383 92: V3551
- Which Party Does R Think is More Responsible for the Budget
Deficit
86: V384
- Which Party Worked Hardest to Produce a Fair Solution to
Reducing the Budget Deficit
90: V356 PS: V597 CWP:V356
- If R Had a Say in the Federal Budget, Which Programs Would
R Like to See Increased and Which Decreased [list shown to R]
. Aid to Big Cities
92: V3819 PS: V516*
. Aid to the Contras in Nicaragua
86: V331[&339] 88: V350[&357]; PS: V502*
ST524
. Aid to Countries of the Former Soviet Union
92: V3731
. Assistance to Blacks
84: V1005 86: V334[&342] 88: V381[&404]
90: V386 CWP:V386 92: V3729
PS: V514* CF: V9050
. Assistance to the Poor
88: ST523 92: V3817
. Care for the Elderly
88: V384[&407] PS: V505*
. Childcare
88: V382[&405] 90: V385 CWP:V385
92: V3813 PS: V507*
. Dealing with Crime
84: V997;CM888 92: V3814
. Defense
84: V1004 88: ST519 PS: V509*
. Farm Support Programs
88: ST520
. Fighting the Disease AIDS (92: Spending on AIDS Research)
88: V352[&359]; 90: V379 CWP:V379
ST526 92: V3727 PS: V506*
. Fighting Racial Discrimination
PS: V511
. Financial Aid for College Students
86: V328[&336] 88: V378[&401] 92: V3728
. Food Stamps
84: V1000;CM891 86: V330[&338] 88: V349[&356]
90: V382 CWP:V382 92: V3725
PS: V501* CF: V9046
. Foreign Aid
90: V378 PS: V512* CWP:V378
. Government Assistance for the Unemployed
88: V379[&402] 92: V3816 PS: V503*
. Government Jobs for the Unemployed
84: V1002;CM893 86: V332[&340]
. Homeless People
88: V385[&408] 90: V384 CWP:V384
92: V3730 PS: V513*
. Improving and Protecting the Environment
84: V996;CM887 86: V327[&335] 88: V377[&400];
90: V377 CWP:V377 ST518
92: V3815 PS: V498 CF: V9047
FEDERAL SPENDING INCREASE/DECREASE (cont'd)
. Job Training Programs
88: ST527
. Medical Care
PS: V510
. Medicare
84: V1001;CM892
. Public Schools (ST: Education)
84: V998;CM889 88: V383[&406]; 90: V383
CWP:V383 ST522 92: V3818
PS: V499
. Social Security
84: V999;CM890 86: V329[&337] 88: V348[&355];
90: V380 CWP:V380 ST521
92: V3811 PS: V500 CF: V9049
. Space and Scientific Research (1984, 1992: Science and
Technology; 1990: the Space Program)
84: V1003;CM894 86: V333[&341] 88: V380[&403]
90: V387 CWP:V387 92: V3812
PS: V515* CF: V9048
. Welfare Programs
92: V3726
. Star Wars
88: V351[&358]; PS: V504*
ST525
. War on Drugs
88: V386[&409]; 90: V381 CWP:V381
PS: V508
- Budget Allocation: Has Federal Spending Increased,
Decreased, or Stayed About the Same Since 1980 for:
. Defense Spending
88: V909,913
. Education (Public Schools)
88: V919,923
. Improving and Protecting the Environment
88: V899,903
. Poverty
88: V914,918
. Social Security
88: V904,908
--(if increase) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
. Defense Spending
88: V910
. Education (Public Schools)
88: V920
. Improving and Protecting the Environment
88: V900
. Poverty
88: V915
. Social Security
88: V905
--(if same) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
. Defense Spending
88: V911
. Education (Public Schools)
88: V921
. Improving and Protecting the Environment
88: V901
. Poverty
88: V916
. Social Security
88: V906
--(if decrease) Does R Approve/Disapprove (FOLLOWUP)
. Defense Spending
88: V912
. Education (Public Schools)
88: V922
. Improving and Protecting the Environment
88: V902
. Poverty
88: V917
. Social Security
88: V907
- How Would R Rate the Amount of Federal Spending on [list shown to
R]:
. Aid to the Handicapped
82: V324
. Dealing with Drug Addiction
80: I557 82: V314
. Food Stamps
82: V321
. Foreign Aid
80: I561 82: V318
. Government-Guaranteed Student Loans
82: V322
. Halting the Rising Crime Rate
80: I556 82: V313
. Improving and Protecting the Environment
80: I553 82: V310
. Improving and Protecting the Nation's Health
80: I554 82: V311
. Improving the Conditions of Blacks
80: I559 82: 316
. Improving the Nation's Education System
80: I558 82: V315
. Military, Armaments and Defense
80: I560 82: V317
. Social Security
82: V320
. Solving Problems of Big Cities
80: I555 82: V312
. Space Exploration Program
80: I552 82: V309
RATE FEDERAL SPENDING (cont'd)
. Unemployment Compensation
82: V323
. Welfare
80: I562 82: V319
- Which Economic Policies Would R Like to See the Government
Choose to Cope With the Current Economic Situation [list shown
to R], First, Second, Third Priority:
. Reduce the Budget Deficit
. Reduce Spending on Government Services
82: V330-332
- Which Economic Policies Does R Think Ronald Reagan Would
Choose to Cope With the Current Economic Situation [list shown
to R], First, Second, Third Priority:
. Reduce the Budget Deficit
. Reduce Spending on Government Services
82: V333-335
- Does R Approve or Disapprove of Recent Agreements Made to
Increase Taxes and Reducing Government Services in Order
to Reduce the Budget Deficit
90: V355 CWP:V355
- Does R Think the Following Would Occur as a Result of the
1980 Proposed Cut (Over 3-Year Period) in Federal Income
Taxes: [list read to R]
. Government Deficit Spending Increase
80: V338;I550
- If the U.S. Saves a Lot of Money on Defense Spending in the
Next Few Years, What Should the Money be Spent on--
Reducing the Federal Budget Deficit, Cutting Taxes, or
Increased Spending on Domestic Programs
90: V490 CWP:V490
- Which Party is More Likely to Cut Social Security
88: V353[&360] 90: V388 CWP:V388
92: V3549 PS: V220
- How Likely is it that the Growing Number of Hispanics in
the United States Will:
. Cause Higher Taxes Due to More Demands for Public
Services
CWP:V2622 92: V6237
- How Likely is it that the Growing Number of Asians in the
United States Will:
. Cause Higher Taxes Due to More Demands for Public
Services
92: V6240
Imports, Balance of Trade III.C.3
- Has R Thought About the Issue of Limiting Imports Coming Into
the Country
86: V520
--(if yes) ## Does R Favor or Oppose Restricting Imports
(FOLLOWUP)
86: V521
- ## Does R Favor or Oppose Restricting Imports
88: V376;ST528 92: V3802 PS: V570
- ## Does R Favor Increasing or Decreasing the Limits on
Foreign Imports, 7-Point Scale
90: V432(A) CWP:V432(A)
- ## Does R Favor Increasing or Decreasing the Limits on
Foreign Imports
90: V434(B) CWP:V434(B)
--(if yes) Does R Favor Increasing/Decreasing Strongly
or Not Strongly (FOLLOWUP)
90: V435(B) CWP:V435(B)
- Do Japanese Companies Compete Unfairly or is the U.S. to
Blame for its Own Economic Problems
90: V492 CWP:V492 92: V3803
- Which is a Bigger Threat to the U.S.--the Military Power of
the Soviet Union or the Economic Power of Japan
90: V354(B) CWP:V354(B)
- Should the U.S. Increase or Decrease Trade and Business
with the Soviet Union, 7-Point Scale, R's Opinion
82: V462
Inflation and Unemployment III.C.4
ASSESSMENTS AND EXPERIENCE OF R III.C.4.a
Degree of Inflation III.C.4.a(1)
See also: III.C.5.b., Prices.
- Has the National Inflation Rate Gotten Better or Worse in the
Past Year
86: V379(A) 88: V241 92: V3529
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat
Better/Worse (FOLLOWUP)
86: V380(A) 88: V242
92: V3530
- How Serious a National Problem Is Inflation
80: V203;I485
- Is the Problem of Inflation Important or Not Important to R
74: V2139 76: V3707
- Has the National Inflation Rate Gotten Better or Worse Since
1980
88: V1029[&1045,1058]
--(if better or worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat
Better/Worse (FOLLOWUP)
88: V1030
- How Good a Job Has the Government Been Doing with Inflation
76: V3142 78: V340
- Was the Inflation Issue Emphasized in the 1974 Senatorial
Campaign
74: V2129
- How Would R Rate the Importance of the Inflation Issue to R
74: 2149 76: V3728
- How Has Inflation Affected R: How Badly Has R Been Hurt
by Inflation, or Has R Been Helped
80: V205;I483
- Has the Cost of Things Gone Up or Gone Down in the Past Year
84: V241;CM605
- Has R's Family Income in the Last Year (1980: Last Five
Years) Gone Up with the Cost of Living, Fallen Behind, or
Stayed About Even
80: V153;I482 84: V154;CM122 86: V362(A)
88: V210
--(if gone up or fallen behind) Gone Up/Fallen Behind a Lot
or Gone Up/Fallen Behind a Little (FOLLOWUP)
84: V155;CM123 86: V363(A)
88: V211
- Has R Has Heard or Read About Probable Effects of the 1980
Proposed 30% Cut (Over 3-Year Period) in Federal Income
Taxes
80: V333;I545
--(if yes) Does R Think the Following Would Occur as a
Result: [list read to R] (FOLLOWUP)
. Inflation Get Worse
80: V334;I546
Degree of Unemployment III.C.4.a(2)
SEE ALSO: Chapter I, Section A.5, Demographics, Employment Status and
Occupation, for R's (and head's, spouse's) unemployment history and
prospects for layoff.
For employment problems specifically among blacks or women, see Chapter
III, Section E, Issues: Minorities OR Chapter III, Section G,
Issues: Role of Women and Women's Rights.
- During the Coming 12 Months, Does R Think there will be More
Unemployment, About the Same, or Less
92: V6152
- How Serious a National Problem is Unemployment
80: V207;I489
- How Would R Rank the Importance of the Unemployment Issue
74: V2151 76: V3730
- Have People Had Harder or Easier Time Finding Work in the
Past Year
84: V239;CM603
--(if harder or easier) Much Harder/Easier or a Little Harder
/Easier (FOLLOWUP)
84: V240;CM604
- Has the National Unemployment Rate Gotten Better or Worse in
the Past Year
86: V377(A) 88: V239 92: V3527
--(if better or Worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat
Better/Worse (FOLLOWUP)
86: V378(A) 88: V240
92: V3528
- Has the National Unemployment Rate Gotten Better or Worse
Since 1980
88: V1027[&1044,1057]
--(if better or Worse) Much Better/Worse or Somewhat
Better/Worse (FOLLOWUP)
88: V1028
- How Good a Job Has the Government Been Doing with Solving
Unemployment
76: V3144 78: V343
- Does R Expect Higher Unemployment in R's Area During the Next
Year
62: V29 66: V55 72: V510*
76: V3141
--(if yes) Reason (FOLLOWUP)
62: V30 66: V56
- Was the Unemployment Issue Emphasized in the 1974 Senatorial
Campaign
74: V2131
- Does R Think Recession and Unemployment Similar to Conditions
in 1958, 1960-61 Might Occur Again
62: V34 66: V58 68: V289
--(if R mentions any possibility) Reason R Expects This and
When. (FOLLOWUP)
66: V59,60 68: V290,291
- Does R Think the Next Five Years Will Bring Continuous Good
Times in the Country or Periods of Unemployment/Recession
62: V32 66: V57 68: V285
72: V511* 74: V2316
- Has R Has Heard or Read About Probable Effects of the 1980
Proposed 30% Cut (Over 3-Year Period) in Federal Income
Taxes
80: V333;I545
--(if yes) Does R Think the Following Would Occur as a
Result: [list read to R] (FOLLOWUP)
. More People Employed
80: V335;I547
- Is There Any Unemployment in R's Area, How Much
62: V27
--(if any) Has There Been a Recent Change in
Unemployment in R's Area. (FOLLOWUP)
62: V28
- Is the Unemployment Problem Important or Not Important to R
74: V2141 76: V3709
- Has Any of the Following Happened to R or to a Family Member
in the Last Few Years (1976: Because of Economic Bad Times)
. Was Unemployed
76: V3146,3154 78: V328,336
. Was Temporarily Laid Off
76: V3147,3155 78: V327,335
- Whether Education Ever Limited Getting Job or Promotion
72: V987*
- Does R or Any Family Member Receive:
. Unemployment Compensation
82: V347[C] 92: V3444
- Whether Race, Nationality, or Religion Ever Affected Job
Opportunity
72: V988*
- How Likely is it that the Growing Number of Hispanics in
the United States Will
. Take Jobs Away from People Already Here
CWP:V2621 92: V6238
- How Likely is it that the Growing Number of Asians in the
United States Will:
. Take Jobs Away from People Already Here
92: V6241
CAUSES AND NATURE OF UNEMPLOYMENT III.C.4.b
- Does R Think High Unemployment of the Past Year is Mainly Due
to Government Policies or Are There Other Reasons
72: V936
- With Which of These Statements Does R Agree Most: Lack of
Skills Keep the Unemployed from Having Jobs OR Many
People with Skills Can't Even Get Jobs, There Aren't Any
for Them
72: V856
- People are Poor Because There Aren't Enough Good Jobs for
Everybody (Agree/Disagree)
72: V687* 76: V3752
- With Today's Training Programs, Anyone Who Wants to Work Can
Do So (Agree/Disagree)