GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Thinking now about politics in America, to what extent do you agree 
or disagree with the following statements? 
C. Referendums are a good way to decide important political 
questions.

Thinking of the last national election in America, how honest was it 
regarding the counting and reporting of the votes?

Thinking of the last national election in America, how fair was it 
regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to 
campaign?

Thinking of government administrators in America, how committed are 
they to serve the people?

When the government administrators make serious mistakes in America 
how likely is it that they will be corrected?

How widespread do you think corruption is in the public service in 
America?

On the whole, on a scale of  0 to 10 where 0 is very poorly and 10 is 
very well. 
A. How well does democracy work in America today?

On the whole, on a scale of  0 to 10 where 0 is very poorly and 10 is 
very well. 
B. And what about 10 years ago? How well did democracy work in 
America then?

On the whole, on a scale of  0 to 10 where 0 is very poorly and 10 is 
very well. 
C. And how about 10 years from now? How well do you think democracy 
will work in America then?

Here are some views regarding Americas political system. Which of 
these statements is closer to your view?

After I read off three statements, please tell me which one comes 
closest to your views about the origin and development of man.

From the statement Ill read, look at this card and tell me which 
answer comes closest to your opinion on how true it is. 
Human beings developed from earlier species of animals.

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. 
I. Expressed political views on the internet

How often do you use the media, including television, newspapers, 
radio and the internet, to get political news or information?

On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very 
important, how important is it: 
A. That governments respect democratic rights whatever the 
circumstances

On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very 
important, how important is it: 
B. That people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights

On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very 
important, how important is it: 
C. That long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have 
the right to vote in that country''s national elections

On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very 
important, how important is it: 
D. That citizens have the right not to vote.

On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very 
important, how important is it: 
E. That health care be provided for everyone

In politics people sometimes talk of left and right. Where would you 
place yourself on a scale from 0 to 10 where 0 means the left and 10 
means the right?