1991 FLORIDA ANNUAL POLICY SURVEY
SURVEY RESEARCH LABORATORY
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
>Q1< First, I would like to ask you about the
quality of life in Florida. Overall,
how would you rate Florida as a place to live— Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
>Q2< We are interested in how people are getting
along financially these days. Would you
say that you (and your family) are better off or worse off financially than you
were a year ago?
<1> Better
<2> Same
<3> Worse
<8> Don't know
>Q3< Now looking ahead, do you think that a year
from now you (and your family) will be better off financially or worse off or
about the same?
<1> Better
<2> Same
<3> Worse
<8> Don't know
>Q4< Looking ahead, which would you say is more
likely, that the country as a whole will have continuous good times in the next
five years or so, or that we will have bad times with periods of widespread
unemployment or depression?
<1> Good times
<2> Good times with qualifications
<3> Pro-con/undecided
<4> Bad times with qualifications
<5> Bad times
<8> Don't know
***PART 2--PROBLEMS (INC.
GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENT QUESTIONS)***
>Q5< What do you
think are the most important problems facing the state of Florida?
<x> Problem mentioned, specify [specify]
<97> No problems [goto Q7]
<98> Don't know [goto
Q7]
>Q6< Are there any
others? (Are there any other problems facing the state that you can think of?)
[no erase]
<x> Problem mentioned, specify [specify]
<99> No more problems mentioned
>Q7< Do you think that population growth in your
community is a major problem, a minor problem, or no problem at all?
<1> Major problem
<2> Minor problem
<3> No problem at all
<8> Don't know
>Q8< Do you feel that new development IN YOUR
COMMUNITY should be stopped, limited, or not controlled at all?
<1> Stopped
<2> Limited
<3> Not controlled [goto Q11]
<8> Don't know [goto Q11]
>Q9< Should the government do something about
controlling development?
<1> Yes
<2> No
[goto Q11]
<8> Don't know
[goto Q11]
>Q10< What level of
government should take primary responsibility for controlling development:
cities and towns, counties, the state, or the federal government?
(PROBE: WHO SHOULD HAVE
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY?)
<1> Cities and towns (local)
<2> Counties
<3> State
<4> Federal
<8> Don't know
>Q11< Which of the following do you think has MOST
caused local government spending to increase recently?
READ RESPONSES
<1> Changes in the cost of living
<2> Citizen desires for more services and
programs
<3> Requirements imposed on local governments
by- the federal government
<4> Requirements imposed on local governments
by the state government
<5> Irresponsible spending decisions by local
officials
<6> VOLUNTEERED: NONE OF THEM
<7> VOLUNTEERED: OTHER [specify] SPECIFY
<8> DON'T KNOW
>V1< Suppose that a new highway is planned that
will help the economy a lot, but it will destroy some wetland areas. Is it more important to help the economy or
protect the wetlands, or do you feel you are in the middle between these two
positions?
<1> Help the economy
<2> Middle [goto V3]
<3> Protect the wetlands
<8> Don't know [goto V3]
>V2< Do you feel strongly or not so strongly
about that?
<1> Strongly
<2> Not so strongly
>V3< If you had to choose between the two which
of the following would you choose:
<1> A worse quality of your own material life
but a higher quality environment
(E.G. A LOWER STANDARD OF LIVING)
<2> Or
a worse quality environment but a higher quality of your own material life
<8>
Don't know [goto V5]
>V4< Do you feel
strongly or not so strongly about that?
<1> Strongly
<2> Not so strongly
>V5< It has been suggested that protecting the
environment could result in some people losing their jobs. If improving the environment does lead to
higher unemployment, is it more important to protect jobs or to protect the
environment?
(PROBE: IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE
BETWEEN ONE OR THE OTHER)
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about this?
<1> Strongly protect jobs
<2> Protect jobs
<3> Protect the environment
<4> Strongly protect the environment
<8> Don't know
*** PART 3 -- EVALUATIONS OF
STATE PROGRAMS ***
>Q12< Next, would you please evaluate the
following state programs. In general,
would you say the public schools where you live are excellent, good, fair or
poor,or aren't you familiar with the local schools (K-12)?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<7> Not familiar with the schools
<8> Don't Know
>Q13< And how about the state colleges and
universities in Florida, would you say they are excellent, good, fair, or
poor--or aren't you familiar with them?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<7> Not familiar
<8> Don't know
>Q14< In general, would you say that law
enforcement where you live is excellent, good, fair, or poor?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<7> Not familiar
<8> Don't know
>Q15< How about the maintenance of roads and
highways where you live? Is the
maintenance excellent, good, fair, or poor?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<7> Not familiar
<8> Don't know
>Q16< How about social services for the poor,
disabled, and elderly? Are they
excellent, good, fair or poor?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<7> Not familiar
<8> Don't know
>Q17< How about the quality of the fresh water
where you live, is it excellent, good, fair or poor?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<7> Not familiar
<8> Don't know
*********HEALTH INSURANCE
QUESTIONS****************************
>Q18< Do you have any kind of health insurance or
do you belong to some health plan such as a health maintenance organization,
medicare or medicaid?
<1> Yes
<2> No [goto fpin]
>Q19< Do you pay for any part of your health
insurance yourself?
<1> Yes
<2> No [goto Q21]
>Q20< Do you pay for all of your health insurance
yourself or only part of it?
<1> All of it [goto fpin]
<2> Part of it
>Q21< Who pays for your health insurance or the
part of the health insurance you do not pay?
Is it: READ ANSWERS
[allow 2]
<1> A Private employer (private company)
<2> Medicare
<3> Medicaid
<4> The local, state or federal government
<5> The Military, or
<8> [specify] Some other organization or person
SPECIFY
<98> DON'T KNOW
*********PART 4: FINANCIAL
PRIORITIES FOR STATE*****************
>fpin< Now I'm going to ask you some questions
about spending by the state government in Tallahassee. Please bear in mind that eventually all
government spending comes out of the taxes you and other Floridians pay. As I mention each program area, tell me
whether you think the amount now being spent should be increased, kept at the
present level, or decreased. If you
don't have any feelings about a program, let me know and I will go on.
>Q25< State highways and road systems: do you think
these programs should be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q26< Programs for the elderly, should they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q27< Programs for public schools (K-12), should
they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q28< Programs for state colleges and universities,
should they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q29< Programs to protect the environment, should
they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q30< Programs for. low income families with
children, should they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q31< Programs for industrial development and
attracting new industries, should they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q32< Programs to combat crime, should they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q33< Programs for state prisons and correctional
facilities, should they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q34< Programs for health care services, should
they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q35< Programs to promote tourism, should they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
>Q36< Of those program areas which you feel should
receiveincreased spending, which one would you designate as your top priority
for the increase? You mentioned:
(NAME PROGRAM AREAS FROM ABOVE.
CODE ONLY ONE PROGRAM.)
1 = INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR
PROGRAM
<1>
HIGHWAYS AND ROADS
<2>
ELDERLY
<3>
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
<4>
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
<5>
ENVIRONMENT
<6> LOW
INCOME FAMILIES
<7>
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
<8>
COMBAT CRIME
<9> PRISONS
<10>
HEALTH CARE
<11>
TOURISM
<98>
DON'T KNOW
<99> NO
PROGRAM FOR INCREASE
>Q37< Of those program areas which you feel should
receive decreased spending, which one would you designate as your top priority
for the decrease? You mentioned:
(NAME PROGRAM AREAS FROM
ABOVE. CODE ONLY ONE PROGRAM.)
3 = DECREASE IN FUNDING-FOR
PROGRAM
<1>
HIGHWAYS AND ROADS
<2>
ELDERLY
<3>
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
<4>
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
<5>
ENVIRONMENT
<6> LOW
INCOME FAMILIES
<7>
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
<8>
COMBAT CRIME
<9>
PRISONS
<10>
HEALTH CARE
<11>
TOURISM
<98>
DON'T KNOW
<99> NO
PROGRAM FOR INCREASE
******PART 5--EVALUATION OF
PUBLIC OFFICIALS*************
>Q38< Next I want you to evaluate how well some
state government institutions and state public officials are doing their
jobs. How would you rate the job Bob
Martinez did in his four years as governor?
Would you say excellent, good,
fair,or poor?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> Don't know
>Q39< How would you rate the job the Florida
Legislature in Tallahassee is doing?
READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY.
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> Don't know
>Q40< How would you rate the job your local
government is doing? READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY.
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> Don't know
*** PART 7 TAXES***
>Q41< Now I'd like to ask you a few questions
about. taxes in Florida. Some people
think that state and local taxes should be reduced even if public services have
to be cut. Others say we need these
public services even if it means paying the same taxes. Which do you prefer, reducing taxes or
maintaining services?
<1> Reduce taxes
<2> Other/depends [goto Q44]
<3> Maintain services [goto Q43]
<7> No opinion [goto Q44]
<8> Don't know [goto Q44]
>Q42< Would you support reducing taxes even if
services to your community were cut?
<1> Yes [goto Q44]
<2> No [goto Q44]
<3> Other/depends [goto Q44]
<8> Don't know [goto Q44]
>Q43< Would you
support maintainging services even if it meant you had to pay higher taxes?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<3> Other/depends
<8> Don't know
>Q44< Thinking now about the taxes you pay. From your personal standpoint, please tell
me for each tax I read off to you if you feel it is too high, too low, or about
right?
The Florida state sales tax,
do you think it is too high, too low, or about right?
IF TOO HIGH ASK: Somewhat too high or much too high?
<1> Much too high
<2> Somewhat too high
<3> About right
<4> Too low
<5> Don't pay this tax
<8> Don't know
>Q45< To local property tax, do you think it is
too high, too low, or about right?
IF TOO HIGH, ASK: Somewhat too high or much too high?
<1> Much too high
<2> Somewhat too high
<3> About right
<4> Too low
<5> Don't pay this tax
<8> Don't know
>Q46< The state gasoline tax, do you think it is
too high, too low, or about right?
IF TOO HIGH, ASK: Somewhat too high or much too high?
<1> Much too high
<2> Somewhat too high
<3> About right
<4> Too low
<5> Don't pay this tax
<8> Don't know
>Q47< Suppose the state government must raise
taxes substantially. Which would be a
better way to do it: establish a state income tax, increase the state sales
tax, or extend the sales tax to cover services?
<1> Establish a state income tax
<2> Increase the sales tax
<3> Extend the sales tax to include services
<4> (VOLUNTEERED) No more taxes of any kind
<5> (VOLUNTEERED) Cut programs or services
<6> (VOLUNTEERED) Other type of tax SPECIFY
[specify]
<8> Don't know
>V14< Now I want to know if you agree or disagree
with each of the following statements and how strongly you feel about
them. If you haven't thought enough
about any of them to have an opinion, let me know and I will go on to the next
one.
When it comes to the most
important decisions society has to make, the more people who are involved in
the decision, the better the decision will be.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about this?
<1> Strongly agree
<2> Agree
<3> VOLUNTEERED: Neither agree nor
disagree/other depends
<4> Disagree
<5> Strongly disagree
<8> DON'T KNOW/NO OPINION
>V15< Generally speaking, the benefits of NEW
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS outweigh the risks involved. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about-this?
<1> Strongly agree
<2> Agree
<3> VOLUNTEERED: Neither agree nor
disagree/other depends
<4> Disagree
<5> Strongly disagree
<8> DON'T KNOW/NO OPINION
>V16< Federal requirements that NEW DRUGS be
tested are really UNNECESSARY because drug companies would NOT release an
UNSAFE drug. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about this?
<1> Strongly agree
<2> Agree
<3> VOLUNTEERED: Neither agree nor
disagree/other depends
<4> Disagree
<5> Strongly disagree
<8> DON'T KNOW/NO OPINION
>V17< Children with AIDS should NOT be allowed in
the public schools. Do you agree or
disagree?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about this?
<1> Strongly agree
<2> Agree
<3> VOLUNTEERED: Neither agree nor
disagree/other depends
<4> Disagree
<5> Strongly disagree
<8> DON'T KNOW/NO OPINION
>V18< It is possible to become infected with the
AIDS virus by having casual social contact with someone who has AIDS. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about this?
<1> Strongly agree
<2> Agree
<3> VOLUNTEERED: Neither agree nor
disagree/other depends
<4> Disagree
<5> Strongly disagree
<8> DON'T KNOW/NO OPINION
>V19< America's strong military force is the one
thing that makes us superior to other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about this?
<1> Strongly agree
<2> Agree
<3> VOLUNTEERED: Neither agree nor
disagree/other depends
<4> Disagree
<5> Strongly disagree
<8> DON'T KNOW/NO OPINION
>V20< The strongest families are the ones that
teach a strict moral code. Do you agree
or disagree?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about this?
<1> Strongly agree
<2> Agree
<3> VOLUNTEERED: Neither agree nor
disagree/other depends
<4> Disagree
<5> Strongly disagree
<8> DON'T KNOW/NO OPINION
*** PART 6 -- TRUST QUESTIONS
A ***
>Q48< How much of the time do you think you can
trust Florida state government to do what is right--(READ RESPONSES)
<1> Just about always
<2> Most of the time
<3> Only some of the time
<4> VOLUNTEERED: NEVER
<8> DON'T KNOW
>Q49< How much of the time do you think you can
trust the government in Washington D.C. to do what is right--
(READ RESPONSES)
<1> Just about always
<2> Most of the time
<3> Only some of the time
<4> VOLUNTEERED: NEVER
<8> DON'T KNOW
>Q50< Of the promises Florida's new governor
Lawton Chiles made when he was running for office, how many do you think he'll
keep? Would you say:
READ RESPONSES
<1> All of them
<2> Most of them
<3> Only some of them
<4> None of them
<7> Don't know who Lawton Chiles is [goto Q54]
<8> Don't Know/Can't judge
>Q51< How often do you think Lawton Chiles will
use his position to benefit himself personally? Would you say:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Most of the time
<2> Some of the time
<3> Rarely
<4> Never
<8> Don't know/can't judge
>Q52< How would you rate Lawton Chiles' honesty?
Would you say:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Very honest
<2> Fairly honest
<3> Somewhat dishonest
<4> Very dishonest
<8> Don't know
>Q53< How often do you feel you can trust Lawton
Chiles to do what is right?
READ RESPONSES
<1>Almost always
<2>Most of the time
<3>Only some of the time
<4> Never
<8>Don't know
*** PART 9 -- HAZARDOUS WASTE
***
>V6< Next, I'd like to ask a few questions about
hazardous waste treatment facilities.
As you may know, the state of Florida is planning to build a waste
treatment facility -- a plant where wastes such as motor oil, paint, and
hazardous chemicals will be transported and disposed of. Suppose you were planning to move to the
area of the state where this treatment facility will be located. How close to the facility would you be
willing to live? Would yousay:
READ RESPONSES
<1>
Within 1 mile
<2>
Within 5 miles
<3>
Within 10 miles
<4>
More than 10 miles
<5> (VOLUNTEERED) Would not live anywhere near
<8> Don't know
>V7< Which of the following-statements comes
closest to the way you feel about the effects of a hazardous waste treatment
facility on health and safety? Do you
think that such facilities:
<1> DO NOT pose much of a threat to anybody's
health and safety
<2> DO pose a threat to the health and safety
of people living close by, BUT NOT to people
living farther away
<3> DO pose a threat to the health and safety
of everyone, no matter where they live
<8> Don't know
>V8< Which of the following statements comes
closest to the way you feel about the effects of a hazardous waste treatment
facility on the environment? Do you
think that such facilities:
<1> Cause major damage to the natural
environment
<2> Cause minor damage to the natural
environment
<3> Do not cause any real damage to the natural
<8> Don’t know
>V9< Some people feel that hazardous waste
treatment facilities should NOT be built because they cause more problems than
they solve. Others say that these
facilities should be built because they solve more problems than they
create. Do you think that hazardous
waste treatment plants should be built, should not be built, or are you in the
middle between these two positions?
<1> Should NOT be built because they cause more
problems than they solve
<2> Middle, between two positions [goto V11]
<3> Should be built because they solve more
problems than they create
<8> Don't know [goto V11]
>V10< Do you feel strongly or not so strongly
about that?
<1> Strongly
<2> Not so strongly
>V11< Thinking now about NUCLEAR POWER
PLANTS. Suppose you were planning to
move to an area of the state where a nuclear power plant was located. How close to the plant would you be willing
to live? Would you say:
READ RESPONSES
<1>
Within 1 mile
<2>
Within 5 miles
<3>
Within 10 miles
<4>
More than 10 miles
<5> (VOLUNTEERED) Would not live anywhere near
<8> Don't know
>V12< Which of the following statements comes
closest to the way you feel about the effects of nuclear power plants on health
and safety? Do you think that nuclear
power plants:
<1> DO NOT pose much of a threat to anybody's
health and safety
<2> DO pose a threat to the health and safety
of people living close by, BUT NOT to people
living farther away
<3> DO pose a threat to the health and safety
of everyone, no matter where they live
<8> Don't know
>V13< Which of the following statements comes
closest to the way you feel about the effects of nuclear power plants on the
environment? Do you think that such
plants:
<1> Cause major damage to the natural
environment
<2> Cause minor damage to the natural
environment
<3> Do not cause any real damage to the natural
<8> Don’t know
***Part 10 National Issues***
>Q54< Now let's turn to some other national
issues: Should the government in Washington see to it that
every person has a job and a good standard of living? Or should the government just let each person get ahead on his
own? Or do you feel you are in the
middle between these two positions?
<1> Government provides jobs
<2> Middle [goto Q56]
<3> Get ahead on own
<7> Other/depends [goto Q56]
<8> Don't know [goto Q56]
>Q55< Do you feel strongly or not so strongly
about that?
<1> Strongly
<2> Not so strongly
<8> Don't know
>Q56< Should the government in Washington make
every effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks and other
minority groups? Or should the
government make no special effort to help minorities because they can help
themselves? Or do you feel that you are
in the middle between these two positions?
<1> Government help
<2> Middle [goto Q58]
<3> No special help
<7> Other/depends [goto Q58]
<8> Don't know [goto Q58]
>Q57< Do you feel strongly or not so strongly
about that?
<1> Strongly
<2> Not so strongly
<8> Don't know
>Q58< Do you think that laws that give homosexuals
equal treatment in such matters as jobs and housing are a bad idea or a good
idea?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about that?
<1> Strongly feel that this is a bad idea
<2> Feel it is a bad idea
<3> Feel it is a good idea
<4> Strongly feel it is a good idea
<8> Don't know
>Q59< Which of the following statements is closer
to your view? The government should do something to reduce the differences
between the rich and the poor. Or the
government should not concern itself with income differences?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about that?
<1> Strongly feel the government should do
something
<2> Feel the government should do something
<3> Feel the government should NOT concern
itself
<4> Strongly feel the government should not
concern itself
<8> Don't know
*** PART 14 -- EVALUATIONS OF
PUBLIC OFFICIALS B ***
>Q60< How would you rate the job the United States
Congres is doing?
(READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY)
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> DK [goto Q61]
<9> NA [goto Q61]
>S1< What makes you evaluate the U.S. Congress
that way?
<x> [specify] REASON GIVEN SPECIFY [goto S1B]
<96> No reason
<97> Refused
<98> Don't know
>S1B< Is there anything else that makes you
evaluate the U.S. Congress that way?
<x> [specify]-REASON GIVEN SPECIFY
<96> No reason
<97> Refused
<98> Don't know
>Q61< How would you rate the job that George Bush
has been doing as president? Would you
say:
<1>
Excellent
<2>
Good
<3>
Fair
<4>
Poor
<8>
Don't know
>Q62< How would you rate the job that George Bush
is doing handling the economy?
<1>
Excellent
<2>
Good
<3>
Fair
<4>
Poor
<8>
Don't know
>Q63< How would you rate the way in which George
Bush is handling the Middle East crisis; that is, the situation in Saudi Arabia
where American troops are currently stationed?
<1>
Excellent
<2>
Good
<3>
Fair
<4>
Poor
<8>
Don't know
>Q64< How would you rate the job that Bob Graham
has been doing as United States Senator?
READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY.
<1>
Excellent
<2>
Good
<3>
Fair
<4>
Poor
<8>
Don't know
>Q65< How would you rate the job that Connie Mack
has been doing as United States Senator?
READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY.
<1>
Excellent
<2>
Good
<3>
Fair
<4>
Poor
<8>
Don't know
>Q66< How would you rate the job that your
representative in the United States House of Representatives has been
doing? Would you say:
<1>
Excellent
<2>
Good
<3>
Fair
<4>
Poor
<5> OR
don't you know who your representative is?
<7>
[goto S3] VOLUNTEERED: Congressional district 2 got a new representative
(Peterson) and
the old representative (Grant) was
defeated. Use this for those who
mention it
<8>
(VOLUNTEERED) Don't know how good a job he's doing, but know who he is
>S2< What makes you evaluate your representative
in the U.S. House that way?
<x>
[specify] REASON GIVEN SPECIFY [goto S2B]
<96> No reason
<97> Refused
<98> Don't know
===>[goto S3]
>S2B< Is there anything else that makes you
evaluate your representative that way?
<x>
[specify] REASON GIVEN SPECIFY
<96> No reason
<97> Refused
<98> Don't know
>S2C< How would you compare the job your
representative is doing compared to other members of the U.S. House of
Representatives? Would you say your
representative does a worse, the same, or a better job than other
representatives?
<1> A worse job
<2> The same job as other representatives
<3> A better job
<8> Don't Know/can't judge
>S3< How important is it for your representative
in the U.S. House of Representatives to get federal money for projects in your
district?
<1> Very important
<2> Somewhat important
<3> Somewhat unimportant
<4> Not important at all
<8> Don't know/no opinion
>S4< Some people believe that when
representatives bring federal money home to their districts they increase the
federal budget deficit. Do you agree or
disagree that bringing federal money to congressional districts helps to
increase the budget deficit?
<1> Agree
<2> Disagree
<8> Don't know/no opinion
>S5< How much do you estimate that bringing
federal money to congressional districts increases the federal budget
deficit? Would you say:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Does not increase it at all
<2> Only a small amount
<3> A moderate amount
<4> A lot
<8> DON'T KNOW
*** PART 12 -- NATIONAL
ISSUES B***
>Q67< Which one of the following statements comes
closest to the way you feel: When businesses are allowed to make as much money
as they want, everyone profits in the long run. Or do you feel that when businesses are allowed to make as much
money as they want, workers and the poor are bound to get less?
<1> Workers and the poor are bound to get less
<2> Everyone profits in the long run
<8> Don't know [goto Q69J
>Q68< Do you feel strongly or not so strongly
about that?
<1> Strongly
<2> Not so strongly
<8> Don't know
>Q69< Do you think that government regulation of
business is necessary to keep industry from becoming too powerful, or do you
think that government regulation usually does more harm than good?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about that?
<1> Strongly believe regulation is necessary to
keep industry from becoming too powerful
<2> Regulation is necessary
<3> Regulation does more harm than good
<4> Strongly believe regulation does more harm
than good
<8> Don't know
>Q70< When it comes to taxes, do you think
businesses and wealthy people pay their fair share?
Do you feel strongly or not
so strongly about that?
<1> Strongly believe they pay their fair share
<2> Believe they pay their fair share
<3> Don't believe they pay their share
<4> Strongly don't believe they pay their share
<8> Don't know
*** PART 16 -- PARTY ID AND
IDEOLOGY ***
>Q71< Generally speaking, do you usually think of
yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what?
REPUBLICAN: Would you call
yourself a strong Republican or a not so strong Republican?
INDEPENDENT: Do you think of
yourself as closer to the Republicans or closer to the Democrats?
DEMOCRAT:Would you call
yourself a strong Democrat or a not so strong Democrat?
<1>
Strong Republican
<2> Not
so strong Republican
<3>
Closer to the Republicans
<4>
Independent/Neither
<5>
Closer to the Democrats
<6> Not
so strong Democrat
<7>
Strong Democrat
<8>
Don't know
<9>
Other SPECIFY [specify]
>Q72< Do you think there are major differences
between what the two parties stand for, minor differences, or no difference at
all between the two parties?
<1> Major differences