Florida Annual
Policy Survey
1993
Survey Research Laboratory
Florida State University
Survey was in field from November 12, 1992 to April 8, 1993
***PART 1 -- FAMILY FINANCES***
>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? [loc 2/22]
<1> Better
<2> Same
<3> Worse
<8> Don't know
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>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
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>Q4A< Now turning to business conditions in the country
as a whole--do you think that DURING THE NEXT 12 MONTHS we'll have good times
financially or bad times or what? <1> Good times
<2> Good times with qualifications
<3> Pro/con
<4> Bad with qualifications
<5> Bad times <8> DK
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>Q4B< 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
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***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]
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>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
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>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
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>Q8< In the past few years there has been a lot of
talk about the crime problem in Florida. Personally speaking, how concerned
have you been about this crime problem -- extremely concerned, concerned,
or somewhat concerned? <1> Extremely concerned
<2> Concerned
<3> Somewhat concerned
<4> VOLUNTEERED: Not at all concerned
<8> DK
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>Q9< How safe and secure do you feel at home at night?
Would you say very safe, somewhat safe, or not very safe? <1> Very safe
<2> Somewhat safe
<3> Not very safe
<8> DK ===>
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*** 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
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>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
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>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
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>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
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>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
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>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
===>
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*********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. [loc 0/23]
>Q25< State highways and road systems; do you think
these programs should be: READ RESPONSES [loc 2/39]
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
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>FP02< [if RN2 eq <2> goto Q36]
[goto Q26]
>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
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[back to top]
>FP03< [if RN2 eq <3> goto Q36]
[goto Q27]
>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
===>
[back to top]
>FP04< [if RN2 eq <4> goto Q36]
[goto Q28]
>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
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[back to top]
>FP05< [if RN2 eq <5> goto Q36]
[goto Q29]
>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
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[back to top]
>FP06< [if RN2 eq <6> goto Q36]
[goto Q30]
>Q30< Programs for low income families with children,
should they be:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Decreased
<8> Don't know/no feelings
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[back to top]
>FP07< [if RN2 eq <7> goto Q36]
[goto Q31]
>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
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[back to top]
>FP08< [if RN2 eq <8> goto Q36]
[goto Q32]
>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
===>
[back to top]
>FP09< [if RN2 eq <9> goto Q36]
[goto Q33]
>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
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[back to top]
>FP10< [if RN2 eq <10> goto Q36]
[goto Q34]
>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
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[back to top]
>FP11< [if RN2 eq <11> goto Q36]
[goto Q35]
>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
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[back to top]
>FP01< [if RN2 eq <01> goto Q36]
[goto Q25]
>Q36< Of those program areas which you feel should
receive increased 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 [fill Q25]
<2> ELDERLY [fill Q26]
<3> PUBLIC SCHOOLS [fill Q27]
<4> COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES [fill Q28]
<5> ENVIRONMENT [fill Q29]
<6> LOW INCOME FAMILIES [fill Q30]
<7> INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT [fill Q31]
<8> COMBAT CRIME [fill Q32]
<9> PRISONS [fill Q33]
<10> HEALTH CARE [fill Q34]
<11> TOURISM [fill Q35]
<98> DON'T KNOW
<99> NO PROGRAM FOR INCREASE
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>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 [fill Q25]
<2> ELDERLY [fill Q26]
<3> PUBLIC SCHOOLS [fill Q27]
<4> COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES [fill Q28]
<5> ENVIRONMENT [fill Q29]
<6> LOW INCOME FAMILIES [fill Q30]
<7> INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT [fill Q31]
<8> COMBAT CRIME [fill Q32]
<9> PRISONS [fill Q33]
<10> HEALTH CARE [fill Q34]
<11> TOURISM [fill Q35]
<98> DON'T KNOW
<99> NO PROGRAM FOR DECREASE
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***EVALUATIONS OF STATE OFFICIALS, INSTITUTIONS, & TRUST-WASTE***
>Q38< 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
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[back to top]
>Q39< 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
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>Q40< 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
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[back to top]
>Q41< 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
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[back to top]
>Q42< How would you rate the job that Lawton Chiles
has been doing as governor? Would you say excellent, good, fair,
or poor?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> Don't know
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>Q43< Over the years how much attention do you feel
state government has paid to what the people think--a good
deal, some, or not much?
<1> A good deal
<2> Some
<3> Not much
<8> Don't know
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>Q44< 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
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>Q45< How much of each tax dollar you pay to STATE
government would you say is wasted? Would you say:
READ RESPONSES
<1> All of it
<2> Most of it
<3> Some of it
<4> Hardly any of it
<8> DK
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*** PART 7 -- TAXES ***
>Q46< 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 [goto Q47]
<2> Other/depends
<3> Maintain services [goto Q48]
<7> No opinion
<8> Don't know
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[goto Q49]
>Q47< Would you support reducing taxes even if services
to your community were cut?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<3> Other/depends
<8> Don't know
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[back to top]
[goto Q49]
>Q48< Would you support maintaining services even
if it meant you had to pay higher taxes?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<3> Other/depends
<8> Don't know
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>Q49< 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
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>Q50< The 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
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[back to top]
>Q51< 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
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>Q52< The federal income 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
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[back to top]
>Q53< 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
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>Q54< Do you favor or oppose the adoption of a state
income tax?
PROBE: DO YOU FEEL STRONGLY OR NOT SO STRONGLY ABOUT THAT?
<1> Strongly Favor
<2> Favor
<3> Oppose
<4> Strongly Oppose
<5> Other/depends
<8> no opinion/DK
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>Q56< Which tax do you think is most unfair: the federal
income tax or the social security tax (FICA)?
[loc 3/10]
<1> Federal income tax
<2> Social security (FICA)
<3> Something else (volunteered)
<8> DK
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>Q57< Do you agree or disagree with the following
statement?
In order to meet the increasing number of people who want to go to Florida's
public colleges, universities and vocational-technical centers, the state
should provide more funding for post-secondary education.
<1> Agree
<2> Disagree
<8> DK [goto q58]
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[back to top]
>Q58< Do you feel strongly or not so
strongly about that?
<1> Strongly
<2> Not so strongly
<8> Dk
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[back to top]
>q58< [if Q57 eq <1> goto Q59]
[goto Q60]
IF AGREE TO MORE FUNDING, ASK:
>Q59< Do you think this funding should come
READ RESPONSES:
<1> From extending the sales tax to services,
<2> From a personal income tax,
<3> From increasing tuition and fees at public colleges, universities
and vo-tech centers, or
<4> From increasing the sales tax.
<5> VOLUNTEERED: No new taxes
<6> Other,[specify] SPECIFY
<98> DK
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>Q60< Lots of people have different ideas about higher
education. Which of the following do you think should be the most important
goal of Florida's system of higher education?
READ RESPONSES and NUMBER:
<1> To provide technical training for jobs
<2> To add to existing knowledge through research
<3> To provide a good general education to prepare college graduates
for their responsibilities in a democratic society
<4> To address state and community needs in areas such as health, human
relations, and the environment
<5> Or something else [specify] SPECIFY
<98> Or haven't you thought enough about this to have an opinion?
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>Q61< Some people say that it is much
more difficult for young adults today to attain the same life style as their
parents. Others say it is NOT any more difficult today than in the past; young
adults just don't want to work as hard. Which or these is closer to your feelings
on this- -young people have it harder today or young people aren't willing
to work as hard, or are you in the middle between these two.
<1> Young people have it harder
<2> Middle
<3> Young people aren't willing to work as hard
<8> DK
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***********PART 8--NATIONAL ISSUE QUESTIONS**************
>q61< Now I'm going to ask some questions about national issues and
the federal government in Washington, D.C. I'll read you two opposing statements
and ask you to respond to them. Ask me to repeat the statements if you need
to hear them again. If you haven't heard enough about some of these issues
to have a position, tell me and I will go on.
[loc 0/62]
TYPE <g> to go on ===>
>Q64< Should the government in Washington, D.C. 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 Q66]
<3> Get ahead on own
<8> DK [goto Q66]
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>Q65< Do you feel strongly or not so
strongly about that?
<1> Strongly
<2> Not so strongly
<8> DK
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>Q66< Should the government in Washington make every
effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks and other minorities?
Or should the government make no special effort to help minorities because
they can help themselves? Or do you feel you are in the middle between these
two positions?
<1 > Special effort
<2> Middle [goto Q68]
<3> Help themselves <8> DK [goto Q68]
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>Q67< Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about
that?
<1> Strongly
<2> Not so strongly
<8> DK
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*** PART 6 -- TRUST QUESTIONS A ***
>Q77< 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
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*** PART 14 -- EVALUATIONS OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS B ***
>Q78< How would you rate the job the United States
Congress is doing?
(READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY)
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> DK
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>Q79< How would you rate the job that George Bush
has done in the last four years as president? Would you say:
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> Don't know
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>Q80< How would you rate the job that George Bush
did handling the economy in the last four years?
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> Don't know ===>
[back to top]
>Q81< How would you rate the job that
your representative in the United States House of Representatives has been
doing? Would you say:
PROBE: THE ONE WHO SERVED IN CONGRESS DURING 1992
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<5> OR don't you know who your representative is?
<8> (VOLUNTEERED) Don't know how good a job he's doing, but know who
he is
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>Q82< Which of the following age groups
do you think receive the most benefits from FEDERAL GOVERNMENT programs?
Would you say:
<1> Young adults, those between 18 and 30
<2> Middle-aged adults, those between 30 and 65
<3> Older adults, those over 65
<4> VOLUNTEERED: none of them
<x> VOLUNTEERED: some other group mentioned, SPECIFY [specify]
<98> DK ===>
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*** PART 16 -- PARTY ID AND IDEOLOGY ***
>Q85< 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
<x> Other SPECIFY [specify]
<98> Don't know ===>
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>Q86< 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
<2> Minor differences
<3> No differences <8> DK
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>Q87< In politics today, do you think of yourself
as a conservative, as middle of the road, as a liberal, or don't you think
of yourself in these terms?
<1> Conservative
<2> Middle of the road
<3> Liberal
<4> Don't think in these terms
<8> Don't know
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>Q89< Some people seem to follow what's
going on in government and public affairs most of the time, and others aren't
that interested. How interested are you in the national government in Washington,
and national politics--very interested, somewhat interested, a little interested,
or not at all interested?
<1> Very interested
<2> Somewhat interested
<3> A little interested
<4> Not at all interested
<9> DK
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>Q97< What kind of job will Bill Clinton
do as president? Would you say:
READ RESPONSES
<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<8> DK
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*** PART 17 -- VOTING AND ELECTIONS ***
>Q100< Since January of 1992 have you: Attended a
political meeting, dinner or rally?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> DK
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>Q102< Have you contributed money to
or bought tickets to help a political party or candidate since January 1992?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> DK
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>Q104< Have you worn a campaign button
or put a campaign sticker on your car (since January 1992)?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> DK
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>Q106< Have you done any other work
for a party, candidate, or issue?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> DK
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>Q108< Have you run for a political
office since January 1992?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> DK
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>Q110< Since January 1992 have you
written a letter to any public officials, giving them your opinion about something?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> DK
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>Q112< Have you written a letter to
the editor of a newspaper or magazine giving any political opinions?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> DK
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>Q113< Have you taken part in a demonstration, protest
march, or sit-in?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> DK
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>Q114< At present, are you registered to vote in
the state of Florida? [loc 4/10]
IF NO, ASK: Are you currently registered to vote in another state?
<1> Yes [goto Q115]
<2> No [goto B1]
<3> No, registered in another state [goto Q115]
<8> Don't know [goto B1]
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***********DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS**********************
>Q120< Finally, to be sure we have a representative
sample of Floridians, we need to know a few things about your background.
[loc 4/18]
What is your current marital status?
<1> Married
<2> Separated or divorced
<3> Widow or Widower
<4> Single
<5> Other, specify [specify]
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>Q121< How many children do you have?
<0> None
<1-97> ENTER ACTUAL NUMBER
<98> Don't know
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>Q122< And in what year were you born?
CODE THE ENTIRE YEAR, E.G. 1946.
<1880-1975> BIRTH YEAR
<1993> Refused/don't know
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>Q123< Have you lived in Florida all your life?
(Were you born in Florida?)
<1> Yes [goto Q126]
<2> No
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>Q124< In what year did you move to Florida?
CODE THE ENTIRE YEAR--E.G., 1980.
<1800-1992> YEAR MOVED TO FLORIDA
<9998> Don't know
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>Q126< What was the highest grade or
year of school you completed?
<1> Eight years or less
<2> 9-11 years
<3> Completed high school
<4> Business or technical school
<5> Some college
<6> Completed college
<7> Graduate or professional school
<8> Don't know
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>Q127< What is your race? (IF OTHER ASK: Are you
white or black?)
<1> White
<2> Black
<3> Oriental
<4> Other <7> Refused
<8> Don't know
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>Q128< Are you of Spanish or Hispanic
origin?
IF YES ASK: Are you of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, or some other Spanish
origin?
<1> No
<2> Yes, Cuban
<3> Yes, Mexican
<4> Yes, Puerto Rican
<5> Yes, other, specify [specify]
<8> Don't know
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>Q129< Are you Protestant, Catholic,
Jewish, or something else, or don't you have a religious affiliation?
[allow 2]
<1> Protestant
<2> Catholic
<3> Jewish [goto Q131]
<4> Muslim [goto Q131]
<5> OTHER CHRISTIAN Baptist, Adventist, Christian Scientist, Luthern,
Mormons (Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints), Methodists, ETC.[specify]
<x> Other NON CHRISTIAN [specify] SPECIFY
<6> Atheist [goto Q131]
<95> Nothing [goto Q131]
<96> Refused [goto Q131]
<98> Don't know [goto Q131]
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NEXT QUESTION ONLY ASKED OF CHRISTIANS:
>Q130< Do you consider yourself to be a born-again
Christian?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<8> DK
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>Q131< Do you own or rent your home?
<1> Own
<2> Rent
<3> Other, specify [specify]
<8> Don't know
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>Q132< How many phone numbers does your home have?
<1> One
<2> Two
<3> Three
<4> Four
<5> Five
<6> Six or more
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>Q133< Now, consider all sources of income for everyone
living with you in 1991, before taxes. Please stop me when I get to your income
level.
READ CATEGORIES.
PROBE: In what general category does your total household income fall?
<1> Under $5000 <10> $60,000 to 70,000
<2> $5,000 to 10,000 <11> $70,000 to 80,000
<3> $10,000 to 15,000 <12> $80,000 to 90,000
<4> $15,000 to 20,000 <13> $90,000 to 100,000
<5> $20,000 to 25,000 <14> Over $100,000
<6> $25,000 to 30,000 <97> Refused
<7> $30,000 to 40,000 <98> Don't Know
<8> $40,000 to 50,000 <99> NA
<9> $50,000 to 60,000
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>Q135< Sex of the respondent [loc 4/72]
<1> Male
<2> Female
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