GSS 1972-2021 Cumulative Datafile

1469. People sometimes belong to different kinds of groups or 
associations. For each type of group, please indicate whether 
you: Belong and actively participate, Belong but don't actively 
participate, Used to belong but do not any more, Or have never 
belonged to it. e. Another voluntary association

1470. There are different opinions about people's rights in a 
democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important 
and 7 is very important, how important is it: a. That all 
citizens have an adequate standard of living

1470. There are different opinions about people's rights in a 
democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important 
and 7 is very important, how important is it: b. That government 
authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities

1470. There are different opinions about people's rights in a 
democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important 
and 7 is very important, how important is it: c. That government 
authorities treat everybody equally regardless of their position 
in society

1470. There are different opinions about people's rights in a 
democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important 
and 7 is very important, how important is it: d. That 
politicians take into account the views of citizens before 
making decisions

1470. There are different opinions about people's rights in a 
democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important 
and 7 is very important, how important is it: e. That people be 
given more opportunities to participate in public 
decision-making

1470. There are different opinions about people's rights in a 
democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important 
and 7 is very important, how important is it: f. That citizens 
may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose 
government actions.

1471. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? a. I don't think the government cares much what 
people like me think

1471. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? b. I feel I have a pretty good understanding of the 
important political issues facing America.