GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Are you or any members of your present household currently receiving 
any pay or benefits from either the military or the Veterans 
Administration?

Have you ever worked for a company where a major part of their 
business was selling supplies or services to the armed forces?

Have you ever worked for a company where a major part of their 
business was selling supplies or services to the armed forces? 
A. Do you work for such a company now?

Have you ever had a civilian job with the armed forces or the Defense 
Department?

Have you ever had a civilian job with the armed forces or the Defense 
Department? 
A. Do you have a job now with the armed forces or with the Defense 
Department?

Would you say the economy of (NAME METROPOLITAN AREA OR COUNTY) is 
very dependent on defense business, somewhat dependent, or not 
dependent at all on defense business?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
A. First, to vote in elections?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
B. How about volunteering some time to community services?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
C. How about serving on a jury if called?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
D. Reporting a crime that he or she may have witnessed?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
E. How about being able to speak and understand English?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
F. Keeping fully informed about news and public issues?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
G. How about, for young men, serving in the military during 
peacetime?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
H. For young men, serving in the military when the country is at war?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
I. For young women, serving in the military during peacetime?

And one last question. We all know that American citizens have 
certain rights. For example, they have the right to free public 
education and to police protection, the right to attend religious 
services of their choice, and the right to elec public officials. I'd 
like to ask now about certain obligations that some people feel 
American citizens owe their country. I just want your own opinion on 
these--whether you feel it is a very important obligation, a somewhat 
important obligation, or not an obligation that a citizen owes to the 
country. (READ EACH STATEMENT AND CIRCLE ONE CODE for each).
(REPEAT ANSWER CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
J. For young women, serving in the military when the country is at 
war?