GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 1

1500. On average, about how many people do you have contact with 
in a typical week day, including people you live with. We are 
interested in contact on a one-to-one basis, including everyone 
with whom you chat, talk, or discuss matters. This can be 
face-to-face, by telephone, by mail, or on the internet. Please 
include only people you know. Please tell me which of the 
following categories best matches your estimate.

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

Since [CURRENT MONTH] 1st of last year, have you done any volunteer 
activities through or for an organization?

Sometimes people don't think of activities they do infrequently or 
activities they do for children's schools or youth organizations as 
volunteer activities. 

Since [CURRENT MONTH] 1st of last year, have you done any of these types 
of volunteer activities?

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

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

How good is your understanding of the important political issues facing 
our country: Not at all, a little, somewhat, very, or extremely?

Compared to most people, how informed are you about politics: 
not at all, a little, somewhat, very, or extremely?

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

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