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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
ATTITUDINAL MEASURES - NATIONAL PROBLEMS
Social Problem Spending (variant 1)
natspacspace exploration program
Text of this Question or Item
We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? A. Space exploration program
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.8 | 5,905 | 1 | too little | |
| 42.7 | 17,039 | 2 | about right | |
| 42.5 | 16,986 | 3 | too much | |
| 2,581 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 73 | .n | no answer | ||
| 18 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natenvirimproving & protecting environment
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? B. Improving and protecting the environment
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.1 | 25,329 | 1 | too little | |
| 28.8 | 11,758 | 2 | about right | |
| 9.1 | 3,703 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,699 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 105 | .n | no answer | ||
| 8 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nathealimproving & protecting nations health
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? C. Improving and protecting the nation's health
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.8 | 27,538 | 1 | too little | |
| 26.6 | 10,961 | 2 | about right | |
| 6.6 | 2,741 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,215 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 112 | .n | no answer | ||
| 35 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natcitysolving problems of big cities
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? D. Solving the problems of the big cities
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.7 | 19,575 | 1 | too little | |
| 32.3 | 12,205 | 2 | about right | |
| 16.0 | 6,056 | 3 | too much | |
| 4,578 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 152 | .n | no answer | ||
| 36 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natcrimehalting rising crime rate
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? E. Halting the rising crime rate
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.6 | 27,622 | 1 | too little | |
| 26.1 | 10,660 | 2 | about right | |
| 6.4 | 2,598 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,552 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 152 | .n | no answer | ||
| 18 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natdrugdealing with drug addiction
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? F. Dealing with drug addiction
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.1 | 25,571 | 1 | too little | |
| 28.4 | 11,495 | 2 | about right | |
| 8.5 | 3,451 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,896 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 161 | .n | no answer | ||
| 28 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nateducimproving nations education system
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? G. Improving the nation's education system
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.2 | 27,453 | 1 | too little | |
| 26.9 | 11,172 | 2 | about right | |
| 6.9 | 2,872 | 3 | too much | |
| 976 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .n | no answer | ||
| 16 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natraceimproving the conditions of black people
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)?H. Improving the conditions of Black people.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.2 | 14,909 | 1 | too little | |
| 43.1 | 16,847 | 2 | about right | |
| 18.7 | 7,290 | 3 | too much | |
| 3,278 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 246 | .n | no answer | ||
| 32 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natarmsmilitary, armaments, and defense
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? I. The military, armaments and defense
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.5 | 10,320 | 1 | too little | |
| 42.3 | 17,155 | 2 | about right | |
| 32.2 | 13,056 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,921 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 131 | .n | no answer | ||
| 19 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nataidforeign aid
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? J. Foreign aid
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | 2,901 | 1 | too little | |
| 25.1 | 10,130 | 2 | about right | |
| 67.8 | 27,406 | 3 | too much | |
| 2,027 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 118 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natfarewelfare
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? K. Welfare
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.5 | 9,186 | 1 | too little | |
| 31.8 | 12,972 | 2 | about right | |
| 45.7 | 18,667 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,627 | .d | don't know | ||
| 33,097 | .i | iap | ||
| 129 | .n | no answer | ||
| 21 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natroadhighways and bridges
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? L. Highways and bridges
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 | 24,463 | 1 | too little | |
| 46.4 | 25,883 | 2 | about right | |
| 9.8 | 5,496 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,930 | .d | don't know | ||
| 17,581 | .i | iap | ||
| 306 | .n | no answer | ||
| 40 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natsocsocial security
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? M. Social Security
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.5 | 32,386 | 1 | too little | |
| 35.6 | 19,716 | 2 | about right | |
| 5.9 | 3,282 | 3 | too much | |
| 2,380 | .d | don't know | ||
| 17,581 | .i | iap | ||
| 311 | .n | no answer | ||
| 43 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natmassmass transportation
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? N. Mass Transportation
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.2 | 19,696 | 1 | too little | |
| 50.9 | 25,600 | 2 | about right | |
| 10.0 | 5,005 | 3 | too much | |
| 4,180 | .d | don't know | ||
| 17,581 | .i | iap | ||
| 300 | .n | no answer | ||
| 28 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natparkparks and recreation
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? O. Parks and recreation
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.9 | 17,891 | 1 | too little | |
| 60.2 | 31,804 | 2 | about right | |
| 5.9 | 3,120 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,705 | .d | don't know | ||
| 17,581 | .i | iap | ||
| 261 | .n | no answer | ||
| 28 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |