GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 1

Some people believe that we should spend much less money for defense. 
Suppose these people are at one end of the scale at point number 1. 
Others feel that defense spending should be greatly increased. 
Suppose these people are at the other end, at point 7. And, of 
course, some other people have opinions somewhere in between at 
points 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. ENTER CODE IN BOXES.
A. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you 
thought much about this?

Some people believe that we should spend much less money for defense. 
Suppose these people are at one end of the scale at point number 1. 
Others feel that defense spending should be greatly increased. 
Suppose these people are at the other end, at point 7. And, of 
course, some other people have opinions somewhere in between at 
points 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. ENTER CODE IN BOXES.
B. Where would you place what the federal government is doing at the 
present time?

Some people feel that the government in Washington should make every 
possible effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks 
and other minority groups, even if it means giving them preferential 
treatment. 
(Suppose these people are at one end of the scale at point number 1.) 
 Others feel that the government should not make any special effort 
to help minorities because they should help themselves. (Suppose 
these people are at the other end, at point 7. And of course, some 
other people have opinions somewhere in between at points (2, 3, 4, 
5, or 6.)  ENTER CODE IN BOXES.
A. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you 
thought much about this?

Some people feel that the government in Washington should make every 
possible effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks 
and other minority groups, even if it means giving them preferential 
treatment. 
(Suppose these people are at one end of the scale at point number 1.) 
 Others feel that the government should not make any special effort 
to help minorities because they should help themselves. (Suppose 
these people are at the other end, at point 7. And of course, some 
other people have opinions somewhere in between at points (2, 3, 4, 
5, or 6.)  ENTER CODE IN BOXES.
B. Where would you place what the federal government is doing at the 
present time?

Some people think the government should provide fewer services, even 
in areas such as health and education, in order to reduce spending. 
Other people feel it is important for the government to continue the 
services it now provides even if it means no reduction in spending. 
ENTER CODE IN BOXES.
A. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you 
thought much about this?

Some people think the government should provide fewer services, even 
in areas such as health and education, in order to reduce spending. 
Other people feel it is important for the government to continue the 
services it now provides even if it means no reduction in spending. 
ENTER CODE IN BOXES.
B. Where would you place what the federal government is doing at the 
present time?