2004 Panel Study
Post-Election Questionnaire (DRAFT)
F2A2
Did you watch any programs about the campaign on television?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2A3
Do you ever discuss politics with your family or friends?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2A3a
IF R DISCUSSES POLITICS:
How many days IN THE PAST WEEK did you talk about politics
with family or friends?
00. None
01. One Day
02. Two Days
03. Three Days
04. Four Days
05. Five Days
06. Six Days
07. Every Day
DK
RF
F1Q1
Now I’d like to ask you a few questions about the 2000
Presidential election.
In 2000 George W. Bush ran on the Republican ticket against
Al Gore for the Democrats, and Ralph Nader as a third party
candidate.
Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in
that election?
{DO NOT PROBE ‘DK’ RESPONSE}
1. Yes, voted
5. No, didn’t vote
DK
RF
F1Q1a
IF R VOTED FOR PRESIDENT IN 2000:
Which one did you vote for?
{DO NOT PROBE ‘DK’ RESPONSE}
1. Al Gore
3. George W. Bush
5. Ralph Nader
7. Other {SPECIFY}
DK
RF
F1Q2c
All things considered, would you say that the 2000 presidential
election was decided in a way that was FAIR or UNFAIR?
1. Fair
5. Unfair
DK
RF
F1Q2c1
IF R FEELS THE 2000 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WAS FAIR/
IF R FEELS THE 2000 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WAS UNFAIR:
Do you feel STRONGLY or NOT STRONGLY that it was [fair/unfair]?
1. Strongly
5. Not strongly
DK
RF
F1A12
Do you APPROVE or DISAPPROVE of the way George W. Bush is
HANDLING HIS JOB AS PRESIDENT?
1. Approve
5. Disapprove
DK
RF
F1A12a
IF R APPROVES OF BUSH HANDLING JOB AS PRESIDENT/
IF R DISAPPROVES OF BUSH HANDLING JOB AS PRESIDENT:
(Do you [approve/disapprove])
STRONGLY or NOT STRONGLY?
1. Strongly
5. Not Strongly
DK
RF
F1H5
Do you APPROVE or DISAPPROVE of the way George W. Bush is
HANDLING THE ECONOMY?
1. Approve
5. Disapprove
DK
RF
F1H5a
IF R APPROVES OF BUSH HANDLING ECONOMOY/
IF R DISAPPROVES OF BUSH HANDLING ECONOMY:
(Do you [approve/disapprove])
STRONGLY or NOT STRONGLY?
1. Strongly
5. Not Strongly
DK
RF
F1C1
I’d like to get your feelings toward some people in the news
these days. I’ll read the name of a person and I’ll ask you to
rate that person on a thermometer that runs from 0 to 100
degrees.
Rating above 50 means that you feel favorable and warm toward
the person. Rating below 50 means that you feel unfavorable and
cool toward the person. Rating right at the 50 degree mark
means you don’t feel particularly warm or cold.
You may use any number from 0 to 100 to tell me how favorable
or unfavorable your feelings are. If we come to a person whose
name you don’t recognize, just tell me and we’ll move on to the
next one.
F1C1a
The first person is:
George W. Bush
Where on that thermometer would you rate George W. Bush?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
COMMENT:
——————
Randomize order of individual thermometers after George W. Bush
F1C1a1
(The next person is:)
John Kerry
(Where on that thermometer would you rate him?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1b
(The next person is:)
Dick Cheney
Where on that thermometer would you rate him?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1c
(The next person is:)
Al Gore
Where on that thermometer would you rate him?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1d
(The next person is:)
John Edwards
Where on that thermometer would you rate him?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1e
(The next person is:)
Ralph Nader
Where on that thermometer would you rate him?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1f
(The next person is:)
Bill Clinton
Where on that thermometer would you rate him?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1h
(The next person is:)
Colin Powell
Where on that thermometer would you rate him?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1j
(The next person is:)
John Ashcroft
Where on that thermometer would you rate him?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1m
(The next person is:)
Jesse Jackson
Where on that thermometer would you rate him?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1p
(The next person is:)
Laura Bush
Where on that thermometer would you rate her?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F1C1r
(The next person is:)
Hillary Clinton
Where on that thermometer would you rate her?)
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THE PERSON IS OR DO YOU HAVE
SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2
Still using the thermometer, how would you rate:
F2D2a
(How would you rate:)
the Supreme Court?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
COMMENT:
——————
Randomize order of group thermometers.
F2D2b
(How would you rate:)
Congress?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2c
(How would you rate:)
the Military?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2d
(How would you rate:)
the federal government in Washington?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2e
(How would you rate:)
blacks?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2f
(How would you rate:)
whites?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2g
(How would you rate:)
conservatives?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2h
(How would you rate:)
liberals?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2j
(How would you rate:)
labor unions?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2k
(How would you rate:)
big business?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2m
(How would you rate:)
poor people?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2n
(How would you rate:)
people on welfare?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2p
(How would you rate:)
Hispanics (Hispanic-Americans)?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2q
(How would you rate:)
Christian fundamentalists?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2r
(How would you rate:)
older people (the elderly)?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2s
(How would you rate:)
environmentalists?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2t
(How would you rate:)
gay men and lesbians, that is, homosexuals?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2u
(How would you rate:)
Catholics?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2v
(How would you rate:)
Jews?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2w
(How would you rate:)
Protestants?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2y
(How would you rate:)
feminists?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2z
(How would you rate:)
Asian-Americans?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2za
(How would you rate:)
the news media?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2zb
(How would you rate:)
the Catholic Church?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2zc
(How would you rate:)
Men?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2D2zd
(How would you rate:)
Women?
{PROBE FOR DON’T KNOW RESPONSE: WHEN YOU SAY “DON’T KNOW” DO
YOU MEAN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD THE TERM BEFORE OR DO YOU
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND?}
0-100.
777. Don’t recognize
888. Don’t know where to rate
F2C1a
In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot
of people were not able to vote because they weren’t
registered, they were sick, or they just didn’t have time.
How about you–did you vote in the elections this November?
1. Yes, voted
5. No, didn’t vote
6. R refused to say whether voted
DK
COMMENT:
——————
Respondents randomly assigned to either F2C1a or F2C1b
F2C1b
In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot
of people were not able to vote because they weren’t
registered, they were sick, or they just didn’t have time.
Which of the following statements best describes you:
One, I did not vote (in the election this November);
Two, I thought about voting this time – but didn’t;
Three, I usually vote, but didn’t this time; or
Four, I am sure I voted?
{INTERVIEWER: PLEASE READ ALL OPTIONS}
1. I did not vote (in the election this November)
2. I thought about voting this time but didn’t
3. I usually vote but didn’t this time
4. I am sure I voted
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Respondents randomly assigned to either F2C1a or F2C1b
F2C2
IF R DID NOT VOTE:
Were you registered to vote in this election?
1. Yes
5. No
6. VOL: Not required to register in R’s state
DK
RF
F2C2a
IF R DID NOT VOTE BUT WAS REGISTERED/
IF R VOTED:
Were you registered to vote in [RSTATE]?
1. Yes
5. No
6. VOL: Not required to register in R’s state
DK
RF
F2C2a1
IF R VOTED OR ELSE DID NOT VOTE BUT WAS REGISTERED:
IF R WAS NOT REGISTERED IN STATE OF INTERVIEW:
What state were you registered in?
01. Alabama
02. Alaska
04. Arizona
05. Arkansas
06. California
08. Colorado
09. Connecticut
10. Delaware
11. Washington DC
12. Florida
13. Georgia
15. Hawaii
16. Idaho
17. Illinois
18. Indiana
19. Iowa
20. Kansas
21. Kentucky
22. Louisiana
23. Maine
24. Maryland
25. Massachusetts
26. Michigan
27. Minnesota
28. Mississippi
29. Missouri
30. Montana
31. Nebraska
32. Nevada
33. New Hampshire
34. New Jersey
35. New Mexico
36. New York
37. North Carolina
38. North Dakota
39. Ohio
40. Oklahoma
41. Oregon
42. Pennsylvania
44. Rhode Island
45. South Carolina
46. South Dakota
47. Tennessee
48. Texas
49. Utah
50. Vermont
51. Virginia
53. Washington
54. West Virginia
55. Wisconsin
56. Wyoming
DK
RF
F2C3
IF R VOTED:
How about the election for President?
Did you vote for a candidate for PRESIDENT?
1. Yes, voted for President
5. No, didn’t vote for President
DK
RF
F2C3a
IF R VOTED:
IF R VOTED FOR PRESIDENT:
Who did you vote for?
1. John Kerry
3. George W. Bush
5. Ralph Nader
7. Other {SPECIFY}
DK
RF
F2C3a1
IF R VOTED:
IF R VOTED FOR PRESIDENT:
IF VOTE FOR PRESIDENT WAS NOT DK/RF:
Would you say that your preference for (NAME GIVEN/ this
candidate) was STRONG or NOT STRONG?
1. Strong
5. Not strong
DK
RF
F2C3b
IF R VOTED:
IF R VOTED FOR PRESIDENT:
IF VOTE FOR PRESIDENT WAS NOT DK/RF:
How long before the election did you decide that you
were going to vote the way you did?
{OPENEND}
DK
RF
F2C11a
IF R VOTED:
IF IW LOCATION IS NOT WASHINGTON D.C./WASHINGTON D.C. BUT VOTED OUTSIDE D.C.:
How about the election for the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in
Washington.
Did you vote for a candidate for the U.S. House of
Representatives?
1. Yes, voted for House of Representatives
5. No, didn’t vote for House of Representatives
DK
RF
F2C11a1
IF R VOTED:
IF IW LOCATION IS NOT WASHINGTON D.C./ WASHINGTON D.C. BUT VOTED OUTSIDE D.C.:
IF R VOTED FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Who did you vote for?
Did you vote for the Democratic candidate, the Republican
candidate, or someone else?
1. DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
5. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
7. Other {SPECIFY}
DK
RF
F2C15a
IF R VOTED:
IF NOT WASHINGTON D.C./WASHINGTON D.C. BUT VOTED OUTSIDE D.C.:
IF RACE IN STATE WHERE VOTED:
How about the election for the UNITED STATES SENATE?
Did you vote for a candidate for the U.S. Senate?
1. Yes, voted for Senate
5. No, didn’t vote for Senate
7. R VOLUNTEERS: no race in state of vote
(R VOTED OUTSIDE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE)
DK
RF
F2C15a1
IF R VOTED:
IF NOT WASHINGTON D.C./WASHINGTON D.C. BUT VOTED OUTSIDE D.C.:
IF SENATE RACE IN STATE WHERE VOTED:
Who did you vote for?
Did you vote for the Democratic candidate, the Republican
candidate, or someone else?
1. DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
5. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
7. Other {SPECIFY}
DK
RF
F2C20
Please continue thinking about the November election.
In some countries, people believe their elections are
conducted fairly. In other countries, people believe
that their elections are conducted unfairly.
Thinking of the presidential election we’ve just had, do
you believe it was very fair, somewhat fair, neither fair
nor unfair, somewhat unfair, or very unfair?
1. Very fair
2. Somewhat fair
3. Neither fair nor unfair
4. Somewhat unfair
5. Very unfair
DK
RF
F2F5
Some people seem to follow what’s going on in government and
public affairs most of the time, whether there’s an election
going on or not. Others aren’t that interested.
Would you say you follow what’s going on in government and
public affairs MOST OF THE TIME, SOME OF THE TIME, ONLY NOW AND
THEN, or HARDLY AT ALL?
1. Most of the time
2. Some of the time
3. Only now and then
4. Hardly at all
DK
RF
F1J1
Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a
REPUBLICAN, a DEMOCRAT, an INDEPENDENT, or what?
1. Republican
2. Democrat
3. Independent
4. Other Party {VOL} {SPECIFY}
5. No Preference {VOL}
DK
RF
F1J1a
IF R THINKS OF SELF AS DEMOCRAT/
IF R THINKS OF SELF AS REPUBLICAN:
Would you call yourself a STRONG [democrat/republican] or a
NOT VERY STRONG [democrat/republican]?
1. Strong
5. Not Very Strong
DK
RF
F1J1b
IF R PARTISANSHIP IS INDEPENDENT/OTHER/NO PREFERENCE:
Do you think of yourself as CLOSER to the Republican Party or
to the Democratic party?
1. Closer to Republican
3. Neither {VOL}
5. Closer to Democratic
DK
RF
F2B1
As you know, the political parties try to talk to as many
people as they can to get them to vote for their candidate.
Did anyone from one of the POLITICAL PARTIES call you up or
come around and talk to you about the campaign this year?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2B1a
IF POLITICAL PARTY CONTACTED R ABOUT CAMPAIGN:
Which party was that?
1. Democrats
5. Republicans
6. Both
7. Other {SPECIFY}
DK
RF
F2B9
During the campaign this year, did anyone talk to you about
REGISTERING TO VOTE or GETTING OUT TO VOTE?
1. Yes, someone did
5. No, no one did
DK
RF
F2B2
We would like to find out about some of the things people do to
help a party or a candidate win an election.
During the campaign, did you talk to any people and try to show
them why they should vote for or against one of the parties or
candidates?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2B3
Did you wear a campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your
car, or place a sign in your window or in front of your house?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2B4
Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches,
dinners, or things like that in support of a particular
candidate?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2B5
Did you do any (other) work for one of the parties or
candidates?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2B6
During an election year people are often asked to make a
contribution to support campaigns.
Did you give money to AN INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATE running for
public office?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2B7
Did you give money to A POLITICAL PARTY during this election
year?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2B8
Did you give any money to ANY OTHER GROUP that supported or
opposed candidates?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F1K1
Next I am going to read you a list of federal programs.
For each one, I would like you to tell me whether you would
like to see spending INCREASED or DECREASED.
F1K2a
The first program is:
environmental protection
If you had a say in making up the federal budget this year,
should federal spending on environmental protection be
INCREASED, DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Order of spending items randomized after environmental protection.
F1K1b
(What about)
spending on AIDS research?
(Should federal spending on AIDS research be INCREASED,
DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
F1K1c
(What about)
welfare programs?
(Should federal spending on welfare programs be INCREASED,
DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
F1K1d1
(What about)
[public schools/big-city schools]?
(Should federal spending on [public schools/big-city schools]
be INCREASED, DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Random assignment to each wording.
F1K1e
(What about)
dealing with crime?
(Should federal spending on dealing with crime be INCREASED,
DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
F1K1f
(What about)
child care?
(Should federal spending on child care be INCREASED,
DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
F1K1g1
(What about)
[Homeland security/the war on terrorism]?
(Should federal spending on [Homeland security/the war on
terrorism] be INCREASED, DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Random assignment to each wording.
F1K2b1
(What about)
[aid to poor people/aid to the working poor]?
(Should federal spending on [aid to poor people /aid to the
working poor] be INCREASED, DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Random assignment to each wording.
F1K2c
(What about)
foreign aid?
(Should federal spending on foreign aid be INCREASED,
DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
F1K2d
(What about)
Social Security?
(Should federal spending on Social Security be INCREASED,
DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
F1K2e
(What about)
tightening border security to prevent illegal immigration?
(Should federal spending on tightening border security to
prevent illegal immigration be INCREASED, DECREASED, or KEPT
ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
F1K2f
(What about)
aid to blacks?
(Should federal spending on aid to blacks be INCREASED,
DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
F1K2h1
(What about)
[pre-school and early education for poor children/
pre-school and early education for black children]?
(Should federal spending on [pre-school and early education for
poor children/pre-school and early education for black
children] be INCREASED, DECREASED, or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Random assignment to each wording.
F2L1b
(What about)
defense?
(Should federal spending on defense be INCREASED, DECREASED,
or KEPT ABOUT THE SAME?)
1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Kept about the same
4. Cut out entirely {VOL}
DK
RF
F1Q3
Now for another topic.
As you know, on September 11th 2001, a group of terrorists took
control of several U.S. commercial airplanes and crashed them
into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in
Washington.
F1Q3c
What do you think the terrorists were trying to accomplish by
their actions?
OPEN-ENDED
F1Q3e
How likely do you think it is that the U.S. will suffer an
attack as serious as the one in New York and Washington some
time in the next 12 months?
Would you say VERY LIKELY, SOMEWHAT LIKELY, SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY,
or VERY UNLIKELY?
1. Very Likely
2. Somewhat Likely
3. Somewhat Unlikely
4. Very Unlikely
DK
RF
F1Q3g
All things considered, do you APPROVE or DISAPPROVE of the
way George W. Bush [is handling the war on terrorism/has
responded to the terrorist attack of September 11]?
1. Approve
5. Disapprove
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Random assignment to each wording.
F1Q3g2
IF R APPROVES BUSH HANDLING WAR ON TERRORISM/RESPONDING TO SEPT. 11/
IF R DISAPPROVES BUSH HANDLING WAR ON TERRORISM/RESPONDING TO SEPT. 11:
(Do you [approve/disapprove])
STRONGLY or NOT STRONGLY?
1. Strongly
5. Not Strongly
DK
RF
F1Q4a4
Taking everything into account, do you think the U.S. war
against the Taliban government in Afghanistan was WORTH THE
COST or NOT?
1. Worth it
5. Not worth it
DK
RF
F1Q4a4a
Taking everything into account, do you think the war in Iraq has been WORTH
THE COST or NOT?
1. Worth it
5. Not worth it
DK
RF
F1G1
We are interested in how people are getting along financially
these days.
Would you say that you (and your family) are
BETTER OFF, WORSE OFF, or just about the same financially as
you were a year ago?
1. Better
3. Worse
5. Same
DK
RF
F1G1a
IF R BETTER OFF IN LAST YEAR/
IF R WORSE OFF IN LAST YEAR:
(Is that) MUCH [better/worse] off or SOMEWHAT [better/worse]
off?
1. Much
5. Somewhat
DK
RF
F1H1
Now thinking about the economy in the country as a whole, would
you say that over the past year the nation’s economy has gotten
BETTER, gotten WORSE or STAYED ABOUT THE SAME?
1. Better
3. Worse
5. Same
DK
RF
F1H1a
IF ECONOMY BETTER IN LAST YEAR/
IF ECONOMY WORSE IN LAST YEAR:
(Would you say)
MUCH [better/worse] or SOMEWHAT [better/worse]?
1. Much
5. Somewhat
DK
RF
F2M10d
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about campaign finance
reform.
In general, which of the following statements best represents
what you feel about the way political campaigns are financed in
this country:
it needs to be completely overhauled,
it needs major changes,
it needs minor changes, or
it is basically fine the way it is?
1. Completely overhauled
3. Major changes
5. Minor changes
7. Fine the way it is
DK
RF
F1R1a
In the PAST TWELVE MONTHS, have you flown an American flag or
displayed the flag in some other way, such as in a window, or
on your car, or on a T-shirt or other piece of clothing?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F1J4d
Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with this
statement:
‘There are some things about America today that make me feel
ashamed of America.’
Do you AGREE, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, or DISAGREE?
1. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2T7a
When you see the American flag flying does it make you feel
EXTREMELY GOOD, VERY GOOD, SOMEWHAT GOOD, or NOT VERY GOOD?
1. Extremely good
2. Very good
3. Somewhat good
4. Not very good
7. Don’t feel anything [VOL]DK
RF
F2T7b
How strong is your love for your country… EXTREMELY STRONG,
VERY STRONG, SOMEWHAT STRONG, or NOT VERY STRONG?
1. Extremely Strong
2. Very Strong
4. Somewhat Strong
5. Not Very Strong
DK
RF
F2D3
I am going to read a list of words and phrases people may use
to describe George W. Bush. For each, please tell me whether
the word or phrase describes him.
COMMENT:
——————
Respondents interviewed in 2002 are administered the same set of 4 traits as
in 2002 (either set F2D3a,b,c,d or else set F2D3a and F2D4b,c,d).; remaining
Rs randomly assigned to either set
F2D3a,b,c,d or else set F2D3a and F2D4b,c,d).
Each set of traits administered in random order.
F2D3a
In your opinion, does the phrase ‘he PROVIDES STRONG
LEADERSHIP’ describe George W. Bush EXTREMELY WELL, QUITE WELL,
NOT TOO WELL, or NOT WELL AT ALL?
1. Extremely Well
2. Quite Well
3. Not Too Well
4. Not Well at All
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
1st set of traits (F2D3a,b,c,d) administered in random order.
F2D3b
What about ‘he is MORAL’?
(Does this phrase describe George W. Bush EXTREMELY WELL,
QUITE WELL, NOT TOO WELL, or NOT WELL AT ALL?)
1. Extremely Well
2. Quite Well
3. Not Too Well
4. Not Well at All
DK
RF
F2D3c
What about ‘he is OUT OF TOUCH WITH ORDINARY PEOPLE’?
(Does this phrase describe George W. Bush EXTREMELY WELL,
QUITE WELL, NOT TOO WELL, or NOT WELL AT ALL?)
1. Extremely Well
2. Quite Well
3. Not Too Well
4. Not Well at All
DK
RF
F2D3d
What about ‘he is KNOWLEDGEABLE’?
(Does this phrase describe George W. Bush EXTREMELY WELL,
QUITE WELL, NOT TOO WELL, or NOT WELL AT ALL?)
1. Extremely Well
2. Quite Well
3. Not Too Well
4. Not Well at All
DK
RF
F2D4b
What about ‘he REALLY CARES ABOUT PEOPLE LIKE YOU’?
(Does this phrase describe George W. Bush EXTREMELY WELL,
QUITE WELL, NOT TOO WELL, or NOT WELL AT ALL?)
1. Extremely Well
2. Quite Well
3. Not Too Well
4. Not Well at All
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Second set of traits (F2D3a, and F2D4b,c,d) administered in random order.
F2D4c
What about ‘he is DISHONEST’?
(Does this phrase describe George W. Bush EXTREMELY WELL,
QUITE WELL, NOT TOO WELL, or NOT WELL AT ALL?)
1. Extremely Well
2. Quite Well
3. Not Too Well
4. Not Well at All
DK
RF
F2D4d
What about ‘he is INTELLIGENT’?
(Does this phrase describe George W. Bush EXTREMELY WELL,
QUITE WELL, NOT TOO WELL, or NOT WELL AT ALL?)
1. Extremely Well
2. Quite Well
3. Not Too Well
4. Not Well at All
DK
RF
F1H6
Some people believe the United States should solve
international problems by using diplomacy and other forms of
international pressure and use military force only if
absolutely necessary.
Suppose we put such people on a scale that goes from 1 to 7,
placing them at the end of the scale numbered “1”.
Other people believe that diplomacy and pressure often fail and
the US must be ready to use military force.
Suppose these people are at the other end of the scale, at
point number “7”.
And of course other people fall into positions in-between, at points
2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
F1H6a
Where would you place YOURSELF on this scale, or haven’t
you thought much about this?
01. U.S. should solve with diplomacy and international pressure
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07. U.S. must be ready to use military force
80. Haven’t thought much about this
DK
RF
F1H6a2
Where would you place George W. Bush (on this scale)?
DO NOT PROBE DK
1. U.S. should solve with diplomacy and international pressure
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. U.S. must be ready to use military force
DK
RF
F1H6a3
Where would you place the Democratic Party (on this scale)?
DO NOT PROBE DK
1. U.S. should solve with diplomacy and international pressure
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. U.S. must be ready to use military force
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Order of Democratic and Republican party placements randomized.
F1H6a4
Where would you place the Republican Party (on this scale)?
DO NOT PROBE DK
1. U.S. should solve with diplomacy and international pressure
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. U.S. must be ready to use military force
DK
RF
F1H6a1
How important is this issue to you personally – VERY
important, SOMEWHAT important, or NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL?
1. Very important
3. Somewhat important
5. Not important at all
DK
RF
F1L5
Do you think the number of immigrants from foreign countries
who are permitted to come to the United States to live should
be INCREASED A LOT, INCREASED A LITTLE, LEFT THE SAME as it is
now, DECREASED A LITTLE, or DECREASED A LOT?
1. Increased a lot
2. Increased a little
3. Left the same as it is now
4. Decreased a little
5. Decreased a lot
DK
RF
F1L6
There has been some discussion about abortion during
recent years.
I am going to read you a short list of opinions. Please tell me
which one of the opinions best agrees with your view? You can
just tell me the number of the opinion you choose:
1. By law, abortion should never be permitted.
2. The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest,
or when the woman’s life is in danger.
3. The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape,
incest, or danger to the woman’s life, but only after the need for
the abortion has been clearly established.
4. By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as
a matter of personal choice.
1. By law, abortion should never be permitted.
2. The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest,
or when the woman’s life is in danger.
3. The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape,
incest, or danger to the woman’s life, but only after
the need for the abortion has been clearly established.
4. By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as
a matter of personal choice.
7. Other (SPECIFY) [VOL]DK
RF
F1L7
Do you favor or oppose laws to protect homosexuals against job
discrimination?
1. Favor
5. Oppose
DK
RF
F1L7a
IF R FAVORS LAWS TO PROTECT HOMOSEXUALS AGAINST JOB DISCRIMINATION/
IF R OPPOSES LAWS TO PROTECT HOMOSEXUALS AGAINST JOB DISCRIMINATION:
Do you [favor/oppose] such laws strongly or not strongly?
1. Strongly
5. Not strongly
DK
RF
F1H15
Some people feel that if women are not getting equal treatment
in jobs, the government in Washington ought to see to it that
they do.
Others feel that this is not the federal government’s business.
F1H15a
Have you had enough interest in this question to favor one
side over the other?
1. Yes, have interest
5. No, don’t have interest
DK
RF
F1H15a1
IF R HAS HAD INTEREST IN EQUAL TREATMENT IN JOBS FOR WOMEN:
How do you feel?
Should the government in Washington see to it that women get equal
treatment in jobs OR is this not the federal government’s business?
1. Govt should see to it
5. Not the federal govt’s business
7. Other (SPECIFY)
DK
RF
F1H15a2
IF R HAS HAD INTEREST IN EQUAL TREATMENT IN JOBS FOR WOMEN:
IF R FAVORS GOVT SEEING TO EQUAL TREATMENT IN JOBS FOR WOMEN/
IF R OPPOSES GOVT SEEING TO EQUAL TREATMENT IN JOBS FOR WOMEN:
Do you feel strongly or not strongly about that?
1. Strongly
5. Not strongly
DK
RF
F1H16
IF R IS FEMALE:
Do you think that what happens to women in this country
will have something to do with what happens in your life?
1. Yes
5. No
7. Depends
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
F1H16-F1H16c are asked only of female Rs (gender preload).
F1H16a1
IF R IS FEMALE:
IF R THINKS WHAT HAPPENS TO WOMEN WILL AFFECT R:
How much will it affect you?
A LOT, SOME, or NOT VERY MUCH AT ALL?
1. A lot
3. Some
5. Not very much at all
DK
RF
F1H16b
IF R IS FEMALE:
How often do you find yourself feeling a sense of pride as a
woman in the accomplishments of women?
Is it A LOT, FAIRLY OFTEN, ONCE IN A WHILE, or HARDLY EVER?
1. A lot
2. Fairly often
3. Once in a while
4. Hardly ever
DK
RF
F1H16c
IF R IS FEMALE:
How often do you find yourself feeling angry about the way
women are treated in society?
Is it A LOT, FAIRLY OFTEN, ONCE IN A WHILE, or HARDLY EVER?
1. A lot
2. Fairly often
3. Once in a while
4. Hardly ever
DK
RF
F1L1a
Now on a different topic.
Do you think the difference in incomes between rich people and
poor people in the United States today is LARGER, SMALLER, or
ABOUT THE SAME as it was 20 years ago?
1. Larger
3. Smaller
5. About the same
DK
RF
F1L1a1
IF R SAYS DIFFERENCE IN INCOMES IN LAST 20 YEARS IS LARGER/
IF R SAYS DIFFERENCE IN INCOMES IN LAST 20 YEARS IS SMALLER:
(Would you say the difference in incomes is)
MUCH [larger/smaller] or SOMEWHAT [larger/smaller]?
1. Much
5. Somewhat
DK
RF
F1L1a2
IF R SAYS DIFFERENCE IN INCOMES IN LAST 20 YEARS IS LARGER/
IF R SAYS DIFFERENCE IN INCOMES IN LAST 20 YEARS IS SMALLER:
Do you think this is A GOOD THING, A BAD THING, or haven’t you
thought about it?
1. Good thing
3. Bad thing
7. Haven’t thought
DK
RF
F1L11
Next are a few questions about federal income taxes.
F1L11a
Do you feel you are asked to pay MORE THAN YOU SHOULD in
federal income taxes, about the RIGHT AMOUNT, or LESS THAN YOU
SHOULD?
1. More than should pay
3. About right
5. Less than should pay
7. Don’t pay at all {VOL}
DK
RF
F1L11b
What about rich people?
Do you feel rich people are asked to pay MORE THAN THEY SHOULD
in federal income taxes, about the RIGHT AMOUNT, or LESS THAN
THEY SHOULD?
1. More than should pay
3. About right
5. Less than should pay
7. Don’t pay at all {VOL}
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Order in which F1L11b and F1L11c administered is randomized.
F1L11c
What about poor people?
Do you feel poor people are asked to pay MORE THAN THEY SHOULD
in federal income taxes, about the RIGHT AMOUNT, or LESS THAN
THEY SHOULD?
1. More than should pay
3. About right
5. Less than should pay
7. Don’t pay at all {VOL}
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Order in which F1L11b and F1L11c administered is randomized.
F1M2a
As you may recall, [Congress passed/President Bush signed] a
big tax cut a few years ago.
Did you FAVOR or OPPOSE the tax cut, or is this something you
haven’t thought about?
01. Favor
05. Oppose
07. Other/depends/neither {VOL} {SPECIFY}
80. Haven’t thought about
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Respondents randomly assigned to alternate wording in the F1M2 tax cut
questions (all questions randomly assigned to the same wording).
F1M2b
IF R FAVORED TAX CUT/
IF R OPPOSED TAX CUT:
Did you [favor/oppose] the tax cut STRONGLY or NOT STRONGLY?
1. Strongly
5. Not strongly
DK
RF
F1M2c
Do you happen to remember – did the Democratic Party FAVOR or
OPPOSE the tax cut that [Congress passed/President Bush
signed] a few years ago?
01. Favor
05. Oppose
07. Other {VOL} {SPECIFY}
80. Don’t remember {VOL}
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
The order in which F1M2c and F1M2e are administered is randomized
F1M2e
What about the Republican Party – did the Republican Party
FAVOR or OPPOSE the tax cut that [Congress passed/President
Bush signed] a few years ago?
01. Favor
05. Oppose
07. Other {VOL} {SPECIFY}
80. Don’t remember {VOL}
DK
RF
F1M2n
How important is this issue to you personally – VERY
important, SOMEWHAT important, or NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL?
1. Very important
3. Somewhat important
5. Not important at all
DK
RF
F2K7
Some people think the government should provide fewer
services even in areas such as health and education
in order to reduce spending.
Suppose we put such people on a scale that goes from 1 to 7,
placing them at the end of the scale numbered “1”.
Other people feel it is important for the government to
provide many more services even if it means an increase in
spending.
Suppose these people are at the other end of the scale, at
point number “7”.
And, of course other people have opinions somewhere in
between, at points 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6
F2K7a
Where would you place YOURSELF on this scale, or haven’t
you thought much about this?
01. Govt should provide many fewer services
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07. Govt should provide many more services
80. Haven’t thought much about this
DK
RF
F2K7b
Where would you place GEORGE W. BUSH (on this scale)?
DO NOT PROBE DK
1. Govt should provide many fewer services
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. Govt should provide many more services
DK
RF
F2K7c
Where would you place the DEMOCRATIC PARTY (on this scale)?
DO NOT PROBE DK
1. Govt should provide many fewer services
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. Govt should provide many more services
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Order of Democratic and Republican party placements randomized.
F2K7d
Where would you place the REPUBLICAN PARTY (on this scale)?
DO NOT PROBE DK
1. Govt should provide many fewer services
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. Govt should provide many more services
DK
RF
F2K7a1
How important is this issue to you personally – VERY
important, SOMEWHAT important, or NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL?
1. Very important
3. Somewhat important
5. Not important at all
DK
RF
F2M5
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTIONS IN 2000:
Some people think that if a company has a history of
discriminating against blacks when making hiring decisions,
then they should be required to have an affirmative action
program that gives blacks preference in hiring.
COMMENT:
——————
Respondents interviewed in 2002 are administered the same set of selection of
questions as in 2002 (either FM5-FM5c or else FM6-FM6c); remaining Rs randomly
assigned to either FM5-FM5c or else FM6-FM6c.
F2M5aa
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTIONS IN 2000:
What do you think? Should companies that have discriminated
against blacks have to have an affirmative action program?
1. Yes, they should have to have affirmative action
5. No, they should not have to have affirmative action
7. Other (specify) {VOL}
DK
RF
F2M5a
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTIONS IN 2000:
Which would you say is CLOSER to George Bush’s
position — that companies that have discriminated against
blacks should have an affirmative action program, or not?
{DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}
1. Yes, they should have to have affirmative action
5. No, they should not have to have affirmative action
7. Other (specify) {VOL}
DK
RF
F2M5b
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTIONS IN 2000:
Which would you say is CLOSER to the Democratic Party’s
position — that companies that have discriminated against
blacks should have an affirmative action program, or not?
{DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}
1. Yes, they should have to have affirmative action
5. No, they should not have to have affirmative action
7. Other (specify) {VOL}
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
F2M5b (position of Democratic Party) and F2M5c (position of Republican Party)
in random order.
F2M5c
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTIONS IN 2000:
Which would you say is CLOSER to the Republican Party’s
position — that companies that have discriminated against
blacks should have an affirmative action program, or not?
{DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}
1. Yes, they should have to have affirmative action
5. No, they should not have to have affirmative action
7. Other (specify) {VOL}
DK
RF
F2M5d
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION QUESTIONS IN 2000:
How important is this issue to you personally – VERY
important, SOMEWHAT important, or NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL?
1. Very important
3. Somewhat important
5. Not important at all
DK
RF
F2M6
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN QUESTIONS IN 2000:
How much do you think the federal government should be doing to
make sure that women get equal pay for equal work – A LOT,
SOME, or NOT MUCH AT ALL?
1. A lot
3. Some
5. Not much at all
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Respondents interviewed in 2002 are administered the same set of selection of
questions as in 2002 (either FM5-FM5c or else FM6-FM6c); remaining Rs randomly
assigned to either FM5-FM5c or else FM6-FM6c.
F2M6a
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN QUESTIONS IN 2000:
Which would you say is CLOSER to George Bush’s
position — that the federal government should be doing – A
LOT, SOME, or NOT MUCH AT ALL to make sure that women get equal
pay for equal work?
{DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}
1. A lot
3. Some
5. Not much at all
DK
RF
F2M6a1
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN QUESTIONS IN 2000:
Which would you say is CLOSER to the Democratic Party’s
position — that the federal government should be doing – A
LOT, SOME, or NOT MUCH AT ALL to make sure that women get equal
pay for equal work?
{DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}
1. A lot
3. Some
5. Not much at all
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
F2M6a1 (position of Democratic Party) and F2M6b (position of Republican
Party) in random order.
F2M6b
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN QUESTIONS IN 2000:
Which would you say is CLOSER to the Republican Party’s
position — that the federal government should be doing – A
LOT, SOME, or NOT MUCH AT ALL to make sure that women get equal
pay for equal work?
{DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW}
1. A lot
3. Some
5. Not much at all
DK
RF
F2M6c
IF R WAS ADMINISTERED EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN QUESTIONS IN 2000:
How important is this issue to you personally – VERY
important, SOMEWHAT important, or NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL?
1. Very important
3. Somewhat important
5. Not important at all
DK
RF
F1H9
Turning to some other issues facing the country.
During the past year, would you say that the United States’
position in the world has grown WEAKER, STAYED ABOUT THE SAME,
or has it grown STRONGER?
1. Weaker
3. Stayed about the Same
5. Stronger
DK
RF
F1H12
Do you AGREE or DISAGREE with this statement:
‘This country would be better off if we just stayed home and
did not concern ourselves with problems in other parts of the
world.’
1. Agree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2N2
Now I’d like to read you a few statements about public life.
I’ll read them one at a time. Please tell me whether you
agree or disagree with each of them.
F2N2b
‘ I consider myself well-qualified to participate in politics. ‘
Do you AGREE, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, or DISAGREE with this
statement?
1. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2N2c
‘ I think that I am better informed about politics and
government than most people. ‘
(Do you AGREE, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, or DISAGREE with
this statement?)
1. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2N3
‘So many other people vote in the national election that it
doesn’t matter much to me whether I vote or not.’
(Do you AGREE, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, or DISAGREE with this
statement?)
1. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2Q1
Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with these
statements about the government.
The first is:
F2Q1a
‘ Public officials don’t care much what people like me think. ‘
Do you AGREE, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, or DISAGREE with this
statement?
1. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2Q1b
‘ People like me don’t have any say about what the government
does. ‘
(Do you AGREE, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, or DISAGREE with
this statement?)
1. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2Q3
People have different ideas about the government in Washington.
These ideas don’t refer to Democrats or Republicans in
particular, but just to the government in general.
We want to see how you feel about these ideas.
For example:
F2Q3a
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, or only SOME OF THE TIME?
1. Just about always
2. Most of the time
3. Only some of the time
4. Never {VOL}
DK
RF
F2Q4
Do you think that people in government waste A LOT of
the money we pay in taxes, waste SOME of it, or DON’T WASTE
VERY MUCH of it?
1. Waste a lot
3. Waste some
5. Don’t waste very much
DK
RF
F2Q5
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?
1. Government run by a few big interests
5. Government run for the benefit of all
DK
RF
F2Q6
Do you think that QUITE A FEW of the people running the
government are crooked, NOT VERY MANY are, or do you think
HARDLY ANY of them are crooked?
1. Quite a few are crooked
3. Not very many are crooked
5. Hardly any are crooked
DK
RF
F2Q7
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?
1. A good deal
3. Some
5. Not much
DK
RF
F2T6
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?
1. Satisfied
2. Fairly satisfied
3. Not very satisfied
4. Not at all satisfied
DK
RF
F2T8
Now for some other questions.
Please tell me whether you AGREE or DISAGREE with the next
few statements.
COMMENT:
——————
1/2 sample administered in order F2T8a, F2T8b, F2T8c, and 1/2 sample
administered in order
F2T8c, F2T8a, F2T8b
F2T8a
‘A working mother can establish just as warm and secure a
relationship with her children as a mother who does not work.’
(Do you AGREE, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, or DISAGREE with
this statement?)
1. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2T8b
‘It is much better for everyone involved if the man is the
achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the
home and family.’
(Do you AGREE, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, or DISAGREE with
this statement?)
1. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2T8c
‘When women demand equality these days, they are actually
seeking special favors.’
(Do you AGREE, NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, or DISAGREE with
this statement?)
1. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
5. Disagree
DK
RF
F2K3
Turning to another topic.
Generally speaking, would you say that MOST PEOPLE CAN BE
TRUSTED or that you CAN’T BE TOO CAREFUL in dealing with people?
1. Most people can be trusted
5. Can’t be too careful
DK
RF
F2K4
Do you think most people would try to TAKE ADVANTAGE of you if
they got the chance or would they TRY TO BE FAIR?
1. Take advantage
5. Try to be fair
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
Respondents randomly assigned to either F2K4 or F2K5.
Respondents interviewed in 2002 are administered the same trust question (F2K4
or F2K5) as in 2002; remaining Rs randomly assigned to F2K4 or F2K5.
F2K5
Would you say that most of the time people TRY TO BE HELPFUL,
or that they are JUST LOOKING OUT FOR THEMSELVES?
1. Try to be helpful
5. Just looking out for themselves
DK
RF
F2K2
Many people say they have less time these days to do volunteer
work.
What about you, were you able to devote any time to volunteer
work IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS or did you not do so?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2M12a
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, have you worked with other people
to deal with some issue facing your community?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2M12b
DURING THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, have you telephoned, written a
letter to, or visited a government official to express your
views on a public issue?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2M12c
DURING THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, did you attend a meeting about
an issue facing your community or schools?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2M12d
Here is a list of some organizations people can belong to :
There are labor unions, associations of people who do the same
kinds of work, fraternal groups such as Lions or Kiwanis,
hobby clubs or sports teams, groups working on political
issues, community groups, and school groups.
Of course, there are lots of other types of organizations, too.
Not counting membership in a local church or synagogue, are you
a member of any of these kinds of organizations?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2M12e
Many people are finding it more difficult to make contributions
to church or charity as much as they used to.
How about you — were you able to contribute any money to
church or charity in the LAST 12 MONTHS?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2M12f
Aside from a strike against your employer, in the PAST TWELVE
MONTHS, have you taken part in a protest, march, or
demonstration on some national or local issue?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2Z1
Next, I’d like to ask you a few questions about life in
your neighborhood.
During the PAST TWELVE MONTHS, have you worked with others from
your neighborhood to deal with a common issue or problem?
1. Yes
5. No
7. No neighbors [VOL]DK
RF
F2Z2
Next some questions about the people you regularly see in your
neighborhood.
In general, with these people in mind, would you say that they
are just looking out for themselves ALL OF THE TIME, MOST OF
THE TIME, SOME OF THE TIME, HARDLY EVER, or NEVER?
(DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW)
1. All of the time
2. Most of the time
3. Some of the time
4. Hardly ever
5. Never
7. No neighbors [VOL]DK
RF
F2Z3a
Would you say those people you see regularly in your
neighborhood try to take advantage of others ALL OF THE TIME,
MOST OF THE TIME, SOME OF THE TIME, HARDLY EVER, or NEVER?
(DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW)
1. All of the time
2. Most of the time
3. Some of the time
4. Hardly ever
5. Never
7. No neighbors [VOL]DK
RF
F2Z3b
(Again, thinking about those people you see in your
neighborhood,)
Would you say they treat others with respect ALL OF THE TIME,
MOST OF THE TIME, SOME OF THE TIME, HARDLY EVER, or NEVER?
(DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW)
1. All of the time
2. Most of the time
3. Some of the time
4. Hardly ever
5. Never
7. No neighbors [VOL]DK
RF
F2Z3c
Would you say that HONEST describes the people in your
neighborhood EXTREMELY WELL, QUITE WELL, NOT TOO WELL, or NOT
WELL AT ALL?
(DO NOT PROBE DON’T KNOW)
1. Extremely well
2. Quite well
3. Not too well
4. Not well at all
7. No neighbors [VOL]DK
RF
F1N1
On another subject now.
Do you consider religion to be an IMPORTANT part of your life,
or NOT?
1. Important
5. Not important
DK
RF
F1N1a
IF R SAYS RELIGION IS IMPORTANT:
Would you say your religion provides SOME guidance in your day-
to-day living, QUITE A BIT of guidance, or A GREAT DEAL of
guidance in your day-to-day life?
1. Some
3. Quite a bit
5. A great deal
DK
RF
F1N3
Lots of things come up that keep people from attending
religious services even if they want to.
Thinking about your life these days, do you ever attend
religious services, apart from occasional weddings, baptisms,
or funerals?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F1N3a
IF R ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES:
Do you go to religious services EVERY WEEK, ALMOST EVERY WEEK,
ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH, A FEW TIMES A YEAR, or NEVER?
1. Every week
2. Almost every week
3. Once or twice a month
4. A few times a year
5. Never
DK
RF
F1N3a1
IF R ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES:
IF R ATTENDS EVERY WEEK:
Would you say you go to religious services ONCE A WEEK or MORE
OFTEN THAN ONCE A WEEK?
1. Once a week
2. More often than once a week
DK
RF
F1N4
Aside from attending services, in the PAST SIX MONTHS have you
been an active member at your place of worship – I mean, have
you done things like serve on committees, give time for special
projects, or help organize meetings?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F1N4a
IF R HAS BEEN ACTIVE MEMBER AT PLACE OF WORSHIP:
As part of these activities, have you planned or chaired a
meeting (in the last six months)?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F1N4b
IF R HAS BEEN ACTIVE MEMBER AT PLACE OF WORSHIP:
(As part of these activities,) have you given a presentation
or speech (in the last six months)?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F2Q2
We’re nearly at the end of the interview now, and have just this
last set of questions.
F3Y2
Are you MARRIED NOW and living with your spouse –
or are you WIDOWED, DIVORCED, SEPARATED, or have you NEVER
MARRIED?
1. Married
2. Widowed
3. Divorced
4. Separated
5. Never married
6. Partnered, not married {VOL}
DK
RF
F3Y4
We’d like to know if you are working now, or are you
unemployed, retired, a homemaker, (a student), or what?
{MULTIPLE RESPONSES}
1. Working now
2. Temporarily laid off
3. Unemployed
4. Retired
5. Permanently disabled
6. Homemaker
7. Student
DK
RF
F3Y8
IF R IS EMPLOYED:
Here are a couple of things people sometimes do as part of
their job.
After I read each, please tell me whether or not you
have done this, DURING THE LAST SIX MONTHS, as part of your
job.
F3Y8a
IF R IS EMPLOYED:
Have you planned or chaired a meeting (in the last 6 months?)
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F3Y8b
IF R IS EMPLOYED:
Have you given a presentation or speech (in the last 6
months?)
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F3Z6
We are interested in how people are getting along financially
these days.
The next questions are about the total income of all members
of your family living in your house in 2003, before taxes and
other deductions.
The figure should include salaries, wages, pensions, dividends,
interest, and all other income.
F3Z6a
Is your total household income less than $50,000 or more than
$50,000?
{PROBE IF NEEDED: What would be your best guess?}
1. Less than $50,000
3. More than $50,000
7. Income was (about) $50,000 {VOL}
DK
RF
F3Z6b
IF HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS MORE THAN $50,000:
Which category best describes your total household income:
$50,000-$64,999, $65,000-$84,999, or more than $84,999?
{PROBE IF NEEDED: What would be your best guess?}
1. $50,000-$64,999
3. $65,000-$84,999
5. More than $84,999
DK
RF
F3Z6c
IF HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS LESS THAN $50,000:
Which category best describes your total household income:
$0-$14,999, $15,000-$34,999, or $35,000-$49,999?
{PROBE IF NEEDED: What would be your best guess?}
1. $0-$14,999
3. $15,000-$34,999
5. $35,000-$49,999
DK
RF
F3Z4
Do you personally (or jointly with a spouse), have any MONEY
INVESTED IN THE STOCK MARKET RIGHT NOW — either in an
individual stock or in a mutual fund?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F3Z5b
Do you (or any family member living with you) CURRENTLY
receive payments from: Medicare?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F3Z5c
Do you (or any family member living with you) CURRENTLY
receive payments from: Medicaid?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F3Z5g
Do you (or any family member living with you) CURRENTLY have
retirement savings either in a pension plan or a retirement
account, like an IRA?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F3Z7e
What racial or ethnic group or groups best describes you?
{MULTIPLE MENTIONS}
DK
RF
F3Z9
{IF HISPANIC OR LATINO MENTIONED FOR RACE, CODE AND DO NOT ASK,
OTHERWISE ASK:}
Are you of Spanish or Hispanic origin or descent?
1. Yes
5. No
DK
RF
F3Z9a
IF R IS OF HISPANIC OR SPANISH DESCENT:
Would you describe your Hispanic origin as MEXICAN,
PUERTO RICAN, CUBAN, LATIN AMERICA, CENTRAL AMERICAN,
or SPANISH?
1. Mexican
2. Puerto Rican
3. Cuban
4. Latin American
5. Central American
6. Spanish
7. Other {VOL} {SPECIFY}
DK
RF
F3Z1
How long have you lived in your present community?
INTERVIEWER: ENTER YEARS, THEN MONTHS
ENTER YEARS 0-75
ENTER 0 IF ANSWER WAS MONTHS ONLY
76= 76+
77= “ALL MY LIFE”
90= OTHER (SPECIFY)
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
YEARS
F3Z1a
How long have you lived in your present community?
ENTER: MONTHS 0-23
ENTER 0 IF ANSWER WAS YEARS ONLY
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
MONTHS
F3Z2
How long have you lived in your current home?
INTERVIEWER: ENTER YEARS, THEN MONTHS
ENTER YEARS 0-75
ENTER 0 IF ANSWER WAS MONTHS ONLY
76= 76+
77= “ALL MY LIFE”
90= OTHER (SPECIFY)
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
YEARS
F3Z2a
How long have you lived in your current home?
ENTER: MONTHS 0-11
ENTER 0 IF ANSWER WAS YEARS ONLY
DK
RF
COMMENT:
——————
MONTHS
F3Z3
(Do you/Does your family) own your home, pay rent, or what?
1. Own house
5. Pay rent
7. Other {SPECIFY}
DK
RF
FTHANK
Thank you very much for this interview.
We value people like you who are
willing to contribute their views and opinions to our research.
FPAY
– PAYMENT SCREEN “FPAY” WILL BE ADDED –
FFINAL
INTERVIEWER: HANG UP BEFORE PROCEEDING.
F4ZZ4
R’s cooperation was:
1. Very good
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
5. Very poor
F4ZZ5
R’s general level of information about politics and public
affairs seemed:
1. Very high
2. Fairly high
3. Average
4. Fairly low
5. Very low
F4ZZ6
R’s apparent intelligence:
1. Very high
2. Fairly high
3. Average
4. Fairly low
5. Very low
F4ZZ7
How suspicious did R seem to be about the study before the
interview?:
1. Not at all suspicious
3. Somewhat suspicious
5. Very suspicious
F4ZZ8
Overall, how great was R’s interest in the interview?
1. Very high
2. Fairly high
3. Average
4. Fairly low
5. Very low
F4ZZ9
How sincere did R seem to be in his/her answers?
1. Completely sincere
3. Usually sincere
5. Often seemed to be insincere
F4ZZ9a
Were there any particular parts of the interview for which you
doubted R’s sincerity?
1. Yes
5. No
F4ZZ9a1
IF THERE WERE PLACES IN IW WHERE IWR DOUBTED R SINCERITY:
{IF SO, NAME THEM BY SECTION OR QUESTION NUMBER}
OPEN-ENDED
F4ZZ12
R’s reaction to interview
{MULTIPLE MENTIONS}
10. NEGATIVE – GENERAL
11. NEGATIVE – TOO LONG
12. NEGATIVE – TOO COMPLICATED
13. NEGATIVE – BORING/TEDIOUS/REPETITIOUS
15. R WANTED TO STOP BEFORE IW COMPLETED. AFTER STARTING IW, R
MADE COMMENTS INDICATING REGRETS HAVING AGREED TO DO IW
20. R COMPLAINED AND/OR IWR OBSERVED R WAS ILL/DEAF/TIRED
IW WAS HARD FOR R
22. R COMPLAINED AND/OR IWR OBSERVED R WAS CONFUSED BY Qs
IW WAS HARD FOR R
30. R EXPRESSED DOUBTS/APOLOGIES/EMBARRASSMENTS OVER LACK OF
KNOWLEDGE OR OWN SUITABILITY FOR IW
31. R EXPRESSED DOUBTS/APOLOGIES/EMBARRASSMENTS OVER LACK OF
POLITICAL KNOWLEDGE, CANDIDATE NAMES, ELECTION ISSUES,
OR OWN LACK OF POLITICAL PARTICIPATION.
40. R WAS AGITATED OR STRESSED BY INTERVIEW PROCESS
41. R BECAME ANGRY AT INTERVIEW CONTENT
45. R BECAME CONCERNED ABOUT SAMPLING PURPOSES OR BIAS
70. R APPEARED TO ENJOY THE IW (R WAS
COOPERATIVE/INTERESTED/PLEASANT)
80. NEUTRAL OR NO FEEDBACK
F4TNAIL1
PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY AMBIGUOUS OR CONFLICTING SITUATION THAT YOU
WANT PROJECT STAFF TO KNOW ABOUT.
DESCRIBE ANY PROBLEMS YOU ENCOUNTERED WHILE ADMINISTERING ANY
QUESTION OR PORTION OF THE INTERVIEW, OR IN GENERAL
F4TNAIL2
PLEASE PROVIDE A FEW WORDS ABOUT THIS RESPONDENT WHICH WOULD
HELP YOU REMEMBER THE INTERVIEW IF YOU HAD TO CALL BACK.
F4PROB1
Is there any difficulty administering an interview by phone
to this R?
{EXAMPLES: hard of hearing, illness that makes it difficult for
R to stay on the phone very long, etc.}
1 Yes {SPECIFY}
5 No
F4PROB2
Is there any reason we should not contact this R again or is
there any special care that should be taken when contacting R
again?
{EXAMPLES: R was threatening or otherwise indicated
emphatically that we must never contact him again; R was
hostile/drunk/disoriented/dementia etc.}?
1 Yes {SPECIFY}
5 No