1 = eastern
2 = central
3 = mountain
4 = pacific
5 = alaska
6 = hawaii

metropolitan/non-metropolitan statistical area
metropolitan statistical area
non-metropolitan statistical area

census division
new england
mid-atlantic
east north central
west north central
south atlantic
east south central
west south central
mountain
pacific

census region
east
midwest
south
west

form a / form b
1 = form a
2 = form b

cross-section/oversample
1 = cross-section
2 = oversample

a. in order to randomly select a member in your household, which member of your
1 = adult respondent on phone had last birthday
2 = some other member had last birthday
3 = (vol) refused

b. just so we can reference this person, may i have the age of this person pleas
98 = don't know
99 = refused

c. and the gender of this person?
1 = male
2 = female

d. are you the parent or guardian of this [age] year old [gender]?
1 = yes
2 = no
3 = (vol) refused

e. may i please speak to the parent or guardian of the [age] year old [gender]?
1 = respondent coming on phone
2 = schedule callback
3 = (vol) refusal

f. do i have your permission to speak to [him/her]?
1 = yes, gave permission, youth coming to phone
2 = no, refused child interview
3 = schedule callback

g. based on our random selection we have selected a [age] year old [gender] memb
1 = respondent coming to phone
2 = refused
3 = schedule callback

os-1. how many people between age 15-25 currently live in this household?
7 = 7 or more
8 = don't know
9 = refused

os-4g. based on our random selection we have selected [age] year old [gender] me
1 = respondent coming to phone
2 = (vol) refusal
3 = schedule callback

os-4h. hi, my name is +iname+ from srbi. i'm taking a national public opinion su
1 = continue interview
2 = schedule callback
3 = (vol) youth refused to do interview

os-5. may i please speak to the person between the ages of 26-37?
1 = respondent on phone
2 = respondent coming to phone
3 = (vol) refusal
4 = schedule callback

os-8: and what was your age on your last birthday?
97 = 97 or older
98 = don't know
99 = refused

os-9: age quota
1 = 15-25 (quota=791)
2 = 26-37 (quota=637)
3 = 38-56
4 = 57-97 (quota=142)
5 = dk/ref age

int1. to begin with, for how many years have you lived in the community or town
0 = less than one year
98 = all my life
99 = don't know/refused

int2. and how would you rate your community or town as a place to live-excellent
1 = excellent
2 = good
3 = only fair
4 = poor
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

int3: thinking about the problems you see in your community, how much difference
1 = a great deal of difference
2 = some difference
3 = a little difference
4 = no difference at all
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

int4: have you ever worked together informally with someone or some group to sol
1 = yes, within last 12 months
2 = yes, but not within last 12 months
3 = no, haven't done it
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

net. first, do you use the internet either from home, school or work? [if yes: '
0 = no, did not use
8 = does not use the internet
9 = don't know/refused

classification of age
1 = 15 - 25
2 = 26 - 37
3 = 38 - 56
4 = 57 - 97
5 = 98 - 99 dk/ref age

educ. what is the last grade or class that you completed in school?
1 = none, or grade 1-8
2 = high school incomplete (grades 9-11)
3 = high school graduate (grade 12 or ged certificate)
4 = business, technical, or vocational school after high school
5 = some college, no 4-year degree
6 = college graduate (b.s., b.a., or other 4-year degree)
7 = some post-graduate training or professional schooling after
8 = post-graduate degree (master's, ph.d, law, medical or other
9 = (vol) don't know/refused

schl. are you currently enrolled in school? (probe if attending high school, or
1 = yes, in high school
2 = yes, in college (undergraduate)
3 = yes, in graduate school
4 = no
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

schl.1. how much further in school do you plan to go?
1 = some high school
2 = high school
3 = some college
4 = college graduate
5 = graduate or professional school or degree
6 = no further
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

schl.2. do you ever plan to return to school to finish a degree or seek another
1 = yes
2 = no
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

v1: have you ever spent time participating in any community service or volunteer
1 = yes, have done it in last 12 months
2 = yes, but have not done it in last 12 months
3 = no, have not done it in last few years
8 = (vol) don't know if have done it in last few years
9 = (vol) refused

v2a: as i read each one, can you tell me if you have volunteered for this type o
1 = yes, has volunteered within the last 12 months
2 = no, has not volunteered within the last 12 months
8 = don't know if volunteered within the last 12 months
9 = (vol) refused

list of up to 3 groups selected
1 = a religious group
2 = a political organization or candidates running for office
3 = an environmental organization
4 = a civic or community organization involved in health or soci
5 = an organization involved with youth, children, or education
6 = [v2 other]

v3. thinking about your work for a religious group over the last 12 months-- is
1 = do on a regular basis
2 = do just once in a while
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

v4. a religious group have you worked for this group in the last month or not, o
1 = in the last month
2 = longer than one month ago
8 = (vol) don't know/can't you remember
9 = (vol) refused

v5. what is the main reason why you volunteer for this group: to address a socia
1 = address a social or political problem
2 = to help other people
3 = some other reason
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

v6. when you initially got involved, who made the first contact - did they conta
1 = they contacted me
2 = i contacted them
3 = someone else put us together
8 = (vol) don't remember/don't know
9 = (vol) refused

v9a. the last time you did this, whom did you help? (v9a mention #1)
1 = family member/relative
2 = friend
3 = neighbor
4 = stranger
5 = cause
6 = other
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

form a / form b / form c / form d
1 = form a
2 = form b
3 = form c
4 = form d

v9b. and what was it that you did? [probe for specify]
1 = gave response
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

pr1: do you think that it is not really a problem, a small problem, a serious pr
1 = not really a problem,
2 = a small problem,
3 = a serious problem, or
4 = an extremely serious problem?
8 = not sure, don't know
9 = (vol) refused

vp1: would official state records show that you are now registered to vote in yo
1 = registered
2 = not registered
8 = (vol) don't know / not sure
9 = (vol) refused

vp2: can you recall if you voted in the 2000 election between al gore and george
1 = voted
2 = did not vote
3 = (vol) not eligible in 2000
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

vp3: can you tell me how often you vote in local and national elections... alway
1 = always
2 = sometimes
3 = rarely
4 = never
5 = other (eligibility problems)
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

vp3a: we know that most people don't vote in all elections. usually between one-
1 = always
2 = sometimes
3 = rarely
4 = never
5 = (vol) other (eligibility problems)
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

pp7a: have you ever... contacted or visited a public official - at any level of
1 = no, have not done it
2 = yes, have done it, but not in last 12 months
3 = yes, have done it, and within last 12 months
8 = have done it, don't know whether in last 12 months or not
9 = don't know if have done it/refused

ata1: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = most of the time people try to be helpful (or)
2 = most of the time people are just looking out for themselves
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ata2: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = there are generally clear guidelines to what is right and wr
2 = what's right for one person doesn't mean it's right for ever
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ata3: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = it is my responsibility to get involved to make things bette
2 = it is my choice to get involved to make things better for so
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ata4: please tell me which you agree with more... a person who wants to make a s
1 = a person who wants to make a speech saying women are inferio
2 = a person who wants to make a speech saying women are inferio
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ata6: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = government should do more to solve problems (or)
2 = government does too many things better left to businesses an
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ata7: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = politics is a way for the powerful to keep power to themselv
2 = politics is a way for the less powerful to compete on equal
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ata8: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = the political system is filled with unnecessary conflict (or
2 = there are so many competing groups in politics that conflict
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ata9: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = being a good citizen means having some special obligations (
2 = simply being a good person is enough to make someone a good
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ata10: how much difference does it make whether the democrats control the govt o
1 = a lot
2 = some difference
3 = a little difference
4 = no real difference
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ata11: on the whole, would you say the political system in this country is or is
1 = is responsive
2 = is not responsive
3 = haven't thought much about it
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

mi1: some people seem to follow what's going on in govt and public affairs most
1 = most of the time
2 = some of the time
3 = rarely
4 = never
8 = (vol) don't know/depends
9 = (vol) refused

mi1a: do you not follow it more often because you dislike politics and govt, bec
1 = actively dislike/dislike politics/just dislike it/dislike go
2 = not very important/just not interested/not into it
3 = other (specify)
4 = (vol) no time/too busy
5 = (vol) can't follow it/don't understand it/don't know enough
6 = (vol) can't affect government/feel powerless/can't change th
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

mi2: how often do you talk about current events or things you have heard about i
1 = very often
2 = sometimes
3 = rarely
4 = never
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

mi3: when you do talk about current events and the news, how often does that inc
1 = very often
2 = sometimes
3 = rarely
4 = never
8 = (vol) don't know/depends
9 = (vol) refused

mi5: from what you remember growing up, did anyone in your household spend time
1 = yes
2 = no
8 = (vol) don't know/don't remember
9 = (vol) refused

mi6: how many close friends do you have these days. these are people you feel at
1 = none
2 = one or two
3 = three to five
4 = six to 10
5 = more than 10
6 = (vol) depends
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

mi7a: over the past seven days, please tell me on how many days you have done ea
0 = no, did not do
2 = couple
3 = few
7 = everyday
8 = don't know
9 = refused

atb1: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = most people try to take advantage of others if given the cha
2 = most people try to be fair in their dealings with others ('2
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

atb2: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = i do things out of duty - because i'm supposed to do them ('
2 = i do things only when i want to do them. ('2') (or)
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

atb3: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = government regulation of business is necessary to protect th
2 = government regulation of business usually does more harm tha
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

atb4: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = the political system works to ensure equal opportunity for e
2 = the political system works to give special favors to some at
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

atb5: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = homosexuality is a way of life that should be accepted by so
2 = homosexuality is a way of life that should be discouraged by
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

atb6: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = immigrants today strengthen our country because of their har
2 = immigrants today are a burden on our country because they ta
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

atb7: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = my age group is unique and distinct from other generations (
2 = there is nothing particularly unique or distinct about my ag
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

atb8: please tell me which you agree with more, even if neither is exactly how y
1 = government is almost always wasteful and inefficient ('1') (
2 = government often does a better job than people give it credi
3 = (vol) depends/both/neither
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

s2: if yes: about how many organized groups or clubs are you currently participa
88 = don't know
99 = refused

s5: in classes that deal with history, government, social studies, or related su
1 = never
2 = rarely
3 = sometimes
4 = often
5 = (vol) don't take any classes like this
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

do you belong to or donate money to any groups or associations, either locally o
1 = yes
2 = no
8 = don't know
9 = refused

gxa. are you an active member of this group/any of these groups, a member but no
1 = active member of at least one of them
2 = member but not active in at least one of them
3 = given money only
4 = (vol) given money and active member
5 = (vol) given money and inactive member
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

ki: as far as you know, does the federal government spend more on social securit
1 = social security
2 = foreign aid
3 = same/other response
8 = don't know
9 = (vol) refused

k2: would you say that one of the parties in more conservative than the other on
1 = republican
2 = democratic
3 = (vol) other
4 = (vol) no one party is more conservative
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

k4: how much of a majority is required for the u.s. senate and house to override
1 = two thirds, 67%
2 = any other substantive answer
8 = don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d1. in politics today, do you consider yourself a democrat, republican, independ
1 = democrat
2 = republican
3 = independent
4 = something else/other
8 = (vol) don't know/no opinion
9 = (vol) refused

d1a. do you consider yourself a strong [+d1+] or not so strong [+d1+]?
1 = strong
2 = not so strong
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d1b. do you lean more toward the democratic party or more toward the republican
1 = democratic party
2 = republican party
3 = (vol) other party
4 = (vol) neither
8 = (vol) don't know/no opinion
9 = (vol) refused

d2. in general, would you describe your political views as...(read list)
1 = very conservative,
2 = conservative,
3 = moderate,
4 = liberal, or
5 = very liberal?
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d4. are you white, black or of asian origin?
1 = white
2 = black
3 = asian
4 = (vol) other (specify)
5 = hispanic
8 = (vol) not determined/don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d5. were you born in the united states, or in another country?
1 = born in u.s.
2 = born somewhere else
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d6. do you consider yourself to be catholic, protestant, jewish, muslim, some ot
1 = catholic
2 = protestant (include baptist, episcopal, jehovah's witness, l
3 = jewish
4 = muslim
5 = other
6 = atheist/agnostic
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d8. aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services.
1 = more than once a week
2 = once a week
3 = once or twice a month
4 = a few times a year
5 = seldom
6 = never
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d9. how important would you say religion is in your own life - very important, f
1 = very important
2 = fairly important
3 = not very important
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d10. do you think of yourself as belonging to the working class, the middle clas
1 = working
2 = middle
3 = upper
4 = no class
5 = (vol) lower
6 = (vol) other
8 = (vol) don't know/na/other (refused to accept idea of class)
9 = (vol) refused

d11. are you married, living as married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have y
1 = married
2 = living as married
3 = widowed
4 = divorced
5 = separated
6 = never been married
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d12. what was the last year of school your mother completed? if you were raised
1 = some high school or less
2 = high school
3 = some college
4 = college graduate
5 = graduate or professional school or degree
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d13. are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed, or retired?
1 = full-time
2 = part-time
3 = not employed
4 = retired
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d14. were your parents born in the united states or in another country?
1 = both in u.s.
2 = one in u.s./one in another country
3 = both in another country
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d15. which of the following best describes where you are currently living: i own
1 = own
2 = rent
3 = college or university housing
4 = live with parents
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d16a. is that yourself, someone else, or both?
1 = myself
2 = someone else
3 = both
8 = (vol) don't know
9 = (vol) refused

d17. how many people, including yourself, live in your home (includes all adults
15 = 15+
98 = don't know
99 = refused

d18. so that we can group all answers, is your total annual family income before
1 = under $20,000,
2 = $20,000 to just under $30,000,
3 = $30,000 to just under $40,000,
4 = $40,000 to just under $50,000,
5 = $50,000 to just under $64,000,
6 = $65,000 to just under $80,000,
7 = $80,000 to just under $100,000,
8 = or over $100,000?
9 = (vol) refused/don't know

member of at least one group
0 = not member of a group
1 = member of at least 1 group

group membership question changed during field period
0 = long version of group sequence
1 = short version of group sequence

contacted official (last 12 months)
0 = no
1 = yes

four item civic engagement index for ideal citizen
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5

score on electoral ideal index
0 = less than 2
1 = 2 or higher

0 = disengaged
1 = electoral specialist
2 = civic specialist
3 = dual activist