GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

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?

On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like to know how 
important each of these aspects of life is for you. On each of these 
Cards you see on the right hand side a scale with seven points. The 
lowest point with number 1 indicates that this aspect of life is 
unimportant to you. Point 7 at the top indicates that particular 
aspect of life is very important to you. 
The numbers in between indicate varying degrees of importance. Please 
take a look at all the cards first. Then, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on. SHUFFLE THE SET OF BLUE 
CardS BEFORE HANDING TO RESPONDENT.
A. One's own family and children.

On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like to know how 
important each of these aspects of life is for you. On each of these 
Cards you see on the right hand side a scale with seven points. The 
lowest point with number 1 indicates that this aspect of life is 
unimportant to you. Point 7 at the top indicates that particular 
aspect of life is very important to you. The numbers in between 
indicate varying degrees of importance. Please take a look at all the 
cards first. Then, tell me for each card its letter and the number 
you've decided on. SHUFFLE THE SET OF BLUE CardS BEFORE HANDING TO 
RESPONDENT.
B. Career and work.

On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like to know how 
important each of these aspects of life is for you. On each of these 
Cards you see on the right hand side a scale with seven points. The 
lowest point with number 1 indicates that this aspect of life is 
unimportant to you. Point 7 at the top indicates that particular 
aspect of life is very important to you. The numbers in between 
indicate varying degrees of importance. Please take a look at all the 
cards first. Then, tell me for each card its letter and the number 
you've decided on. SHUFFLE THE SET OF BLUE CardS BEFORE HANDING TO 
RESPONDENT.
C. Free time and relaxation.

On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like to know how 
important each of these aspects of life is for you. On each of these 
Cards you see on the right hand side a scale with seven points. The 
lowest point with number 1 indicates that this aspect of life is 
unimportant to you. Point 7 at the top indicates that particular 
aspect of life is very important to you. The numbers in between 
indicate varying degrees of importance. Please take a look at all the 
cards first. Then, tell me for each card its letter and the number 
you've decided on. SHUFFLE THE SET OF BLUE CardS BEFORE HANDING TO 
RESPONDENT.
D. Friends and acquaintances.

On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like to know how 
important each of these aspects of life is for you. On each of these 
Cards you see on the right hand side a scale with seven points. The 
lowest point with number 1 indicates that this aspect of life is 
unimportant to you. Point 7 at the top indicates that particular 
aspect of life is very important to you. The numbers in between 
indicate varying degrees of importance. Please take a look at all the 
cards first. Then, tell me for each card its letter and the number 
you've decided on. SHUFFLE THE SET OF BLUE CardS BEFORE HANDING TO 
RESPONDENT.
E. Relatives.

On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like to know how 
important each of these aspects of life is for you. On each of these 
Cards you see on the right hand side a scale with seven points. The 
lowest point with number 1 indicates that this aspect of life is 
unimportant to you. Point 7 at the top indicates that particular 
aspect of life is very important to you. The numbers in between 
indicate varying degrees of importance. Please take a look at all the 
cards first. Then, tell me for each card its letter and the number 
you've decided on. SHUFFLE THE SET OF BLUE CardS BEFORE HANDING TO 
RESPONDENT.
F. Religion and church.

On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like to know how 
important each of these aspects of life is for you. On each of these 
Cards you see on the right hand side a scale with seven points. The 
lowest point with number 1 indicates that this aspect of life is 
unimportant to you. Point 7 at the top indicates that particular 
aspect of life is very important to you. The numbers in between 
indicate varying degrees of importance. Please take a look at all the 
cards first. Then, tell me for each card its letter and the number 
you've decided on. SHUFFLE THE SET OF BLUE CardS BEFORE HANDING TO 
RESPONDENT.
G. Politics and public life.