GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

How much do you agree of disagree that strong patriotic feelings in 
America 
A. Strengthen America''s place in the world.

How much do you agree of disagree that strong patriotic feelings in 
America 
B. Lead to intolerance in America

How much do you agree of disagree that strong patriotic feelings in 
America 
C. Are needed for America to remain united.

How much do you agree of disagree that strong patriotic feelings in 
America 
D. Lead to negative attitudes towards immigrants in America.

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
A. Always to vote in elections

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
B. Never to try to evade taxes

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
C. Always to obey laws and regulations

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
D. To keep watch on the actions of government

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
E. To be active in social or political associations

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
F. To try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
G. To choose products for political, ethical or environmental 
reasons, even if they cost a bit more.

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
H. To help people in America who are worse off than yourself

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
I. To help people in the rest of the world who are worse off than 
yourself

There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good 
citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, 
where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how 
important is it 
J. To be willing to serve in the military at a time of need

Should religious extremists be allowed to hold public meetings?

Should people who want to overthrow the government by force be 
allowed to hold public meetings?

Should people prejudiced against any racial or ethnic group be 
allowed to hold public meetings?

Here are some different forms of political and social action that 
people can take. Please indicate, for each one, whether you have done 
any of these things in the past year, whether you have done it in the 
more distant past, whether you have not done it but might do it, or 
have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it. 
A. Signed a petition

Here are some different forms of political and social action that 
people can take. Please indicate, for each one, whether you have done 
any of these things in the past year, whether you have done it in the 
more distant past, whether you have not done it but might do it, or 
have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it. 
B. Boycotted, or deliberately bought, certain products for political, 
ethical or environmental reasons

Here are some different forms of political and social action that 
people can take. Please indicate, for each one, whether you have done 
any of these things in the past year, whether you have done it in the 
more distant past, whether you have not done it but might do it, or 
have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it. 
C. Took part in a demonstration

Here are some different forms of political and social action that 
people can take. Please indicate, for each one, whether you have done 
any of these things in the past year, whether you have done it in the 
more distant past, whether you have not done it but might do it, or 
have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it. 
D. Attended a political meeting or rally

Here are some different forms of political and social action that 
people can take. Please indicate, for each one, whether you have done 
any of these things in the past year, whether you have done it in the 
more distant past, whether you have not done it but might do it, or 
have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it. 
E. Contacted, or attempted to contact, a politician or a civil 
servant to express your views

Here are some different forms of political and social action that 
people can take. Please indicate, for each one, whether you have done 
any of these things in the past year, whether you have done it in the 
more distant past, whether you have not done it but might do it, or 
have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it. 
F. Donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity

Here are some different forms of political and social action that 
people can take. Please indicate, for each one, whether you have done 
any of these things in the past year, whether you have done it in the 
more distant past, whether you have not done it but might do it, or 
have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it. 
G. Contacted or appeared in the media to express your views

Here are some different forms of political and social action that 
people can take. Please indicate, for each one, whether you have done 
any of these things in the past year, whether you have done it in the 
more distant past, whether you have not done it but might do it, or 
have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it. 
H. Joined an Internet political forum or discussion group