GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

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?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 
Media coverage about politics in America is biased.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? Business leaders make their money at the expense of 
ordinary people.

Some people say that it is possible to become truly American. if a 
person makes an effort. Others say a person has to be born American 
to be truly American. What is your position?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? There is a conflict between the ordinary people and those 
in power in America.

On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very 
important, how important is it:... To be willing to serve in the 
military at a time of need. 

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? It is better to rely on the opinions of experts than the 
experiences of ordinary people.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? The people, and not politicians, should make our most 
important policy decisions.

There are different opinions about immigrants from other countries 
living in America. By œimmigrants we mean people who come to 
settle in America. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the 
following statements? Immigrants increase crime rates.

How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following 
statements?...
Immigrants improve American society by bringing new ideas and 
cultures.

There are different opinions about immigrants from other countries 
living in America. By œimmigrants we mean people who come to 
settle in America. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the 
following statements? Immigrants take jobs away from people who were 
born in America.

People born in America should be given preference over immigrants 
when it comes to jobs, housing, or health care.

Thinking about the situation in America. To what extent do you agree 
or disagree with the following statement? It should be the 
governments responsibility to reduce income differences between the 
rich and the poor.

Thinking in general about nations and countries all over the world, 
to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 
It would be best if every nation had its own country where it could 
make its own decisions.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? Politicians talk too much and take too little action.

Thinking of the public service in America, how committed is it to 
serve the people?

How much have you heard or read about the United States-Mexico-Canada 
Agreement (USMCA)?

Generally speaking, would you say that America benefits or does not 
benefit from being a member of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement 
(USMCA)?