**************** PART 1 -- FAMILY FINANCES *********************

>Q1< We are conducting a survey about issues facing the state and hope you will talk to us for a few minutes. Let me assure you before we begin that everything you say will remain [bold]confidential[n]. However, my supervisor may be monitoring this call to evaluate my performance.

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> [bold]BETTER[n]

<2> VOLUNTEERED: SAME

<3> [bold]WORSE [n]

<8> DON'T KNOW
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>Q2< 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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>Q3< 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?

PROBE: Is that GOOD/BAD times with qualifications or just GOOD/BAD times?

<1> GOOD TIMES
<2> GOOD TIMES WITH QUALIFICATIONS
<3> PRO/CON (SR SAYS: "SAME" or "BOTH")
<4> BAD WITH QUALIFICATIONS
<5> BAD TIMES

<8> DON'T KNOW
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**** PART 2--PROBLEMS (INC. GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENT QUESTIONS) ***

>Q4< What do you think are the most important problems facing the state of Florida?

[magenta]NOTE TO THE INTERVIEWER:
Probe general responses such as crime or education.[n]

<x> PROBLEM MENTIONED (SPECIFY)[specify]

<97> NO PROBLEMS [goto Q6]
<98> DON'T KNOW [goto Q6]

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>Q5< Are there any others?

PROBE: 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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********* PART 3: EVALUATIONS OF STATE PROGRAMS ****************

>Q11< Next, we would like your evaluation of some state programs.

In general, would you say that the public schools where you live are excellent, good, fair, poor, or aren't you familiar with the local schools (K-12)?

<1> EXCELLENT
<2> GOOD
<3> FAIR
<4> POOR

<8> DON'T KNOW/UNFAMILIAR WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS

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>Q12< And how about the state colleges and universities in Florida, would you say that they are excellent, good, fair, poor, or aren't you familiar with them?
<1> EXCELLENT
<2> GOOD
<3> FAIR
<4> POOR

<8> DON'T KNOW/UNFAMILIAR WITH STATE SCHOOLS

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>Q13< 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

<8> DON'T KNOW/UNFAMILIAR WITH LAW ENFROCEMENT

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>Q14< 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

<8> DON'T KNOW/UNFAMILIAR WITH MAINTENANCE

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>Q15< 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

<8> DON'T KNOW/UNFAMILIAR WITH SOCIAL SERVICES

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>Q16< How about the quality of the fresh water where you live? Is it excellent, good, fair or poor?

Probe: By freshwater, I mean tapwater.

<1> EXCELLENT
<2> GOOD
<3> FAIR
<4> POOR

<8> DON'T KNOW/UNFAMILIAR WITH WATER QUALITY

******** PART 4: FINANCIAL PRIORITIES FOR STATE ****************

>fpin< Now I'm going to ask you some questions about spending by the [bold]state government[n] 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 [green]increased, kept at the present level, or decreased[n].

If you don't have any feelings about a program, let me know and I will go on. [loc 0/15]

TYPE <g> TO GO ON

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>KEY1< [if RN2 eq <1> goto Q17]
[if RN2 eq <2> goto Q18]
[if RN2 eq <3> goto Q19]
[if RN2 eq <4> goto Q20]
[if RN2 eq <5> goto Q21]
[if RN2 eq <6> goto Q22]
[if RN2 eq <7> goto Q23]
[if RN2 eq <8> goto Q24]
[if RN2 eq <9> goto Q25]
[if RN2 eq <10> goto Q26]
[if RN2 eq <11> goto Q27]

>Q17< State highways and road systems [loc 2/37]

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Do you think these programs should be:

<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 Q28]
[goto Q18]


>Q18< Programs for the elderly

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP03< [if RN2 eq <3> goto Q28]
[goto Q19]

>Q19< Programs for public schools (K-12)

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP04< [if RN2 eq <4> goto Q28]
[goto Q20]

>Q20< Programs for state colleges and universities

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP05< [if RN2 eq <5> goto Q28]
[goto Q21]

>Q21< Programs to protect the environment

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP06< [if RN2 eq <6> goto Q28]
[goto Q22]

>Q22< Programs for low income families with children

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP07< [if RN2 eq <7> goto Q28]
[goto Q23]

>Q23< Programs for industrial development and attracting new industries.

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP08< [if RN2 eq <8> goto Q28]
[goto Q24]

>Q24< Programs to combat crime

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP09< [if RN2 eq <9> goto Q28]
[goto Q25]

>Q25< Programs for state prisons and correctional facilities

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP10< [if RN2 eq <10> goto Q28]
[goto Q26]

>Q26< Programs for health care services

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP11< [if RN2 eq <11> goto Q28]
[goto Q27]


>Q27< Programs to promote tourism

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

Should they be:

<1> Increased
<2> Kept at the present level
<3> Or decreased

<8> DON'T KNOW/NO FEELINGS

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>FP01< [if RN2 eq <1> goto Q28]
[goto Q17]

>Q28< 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:

[cyan]LIST PROGRAM AREAS FROM BELOW THAT HAVE A 1:[n]

<1> HIGHWAYS AND ROADS [fill Q17]
<2> ELDERLY [fill Q18]
<3> PUBLIC SCHOOLS [fill Q19]
<4> COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES [fill Q20]
<5> ENVIRONMENT [fill Q21]
<6> LOW INCOME FAMILIES [fill Q22]
<7> INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT [fill Q23]
<8> COMBAT CRIME [fill Q24]
<9> PRISONS [fill Q25]
<10> HEALTH CARE [fill Q26]
<11> TOURISM [fill Q27]
[bold]
<98> DON'T KNOW
<99> NO PROGRAM FOR INCREASE [n]
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>Q29< 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:

[cyan] LIST PROGRAM AREAS FROM BELOW THAT HAVE A 3:[n]

<1> HIGHWAYS AND ROADS [fill Q17]
<2> ELDERLY [fill Q18]
<3> PUBLIC SCHOOLS [fill Q19]
<4> COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES [fill Q20]
<5> ENVIRONMENT [fill Q21]
<6> LOW INCOME FAMILIES [fill Q22]
<7> INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT [fill Q23]
<8> COMBAT CRIME [fill Q24]
<9> PRISONS [fill Q25]
<10> HEALTH CARE [fill Q26]
<11> TOURISM [fill Q27]
[bold]
<98> DON'T KNOW
<99> NO PROGRAM FOR DECREASE [n]
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>Q31A< Now I'd like to ask you a few questions about other 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 Q31B]
<2> OTHER/DEPENDS
<3> MAINTAIN SERVICES [goto Q31C]
<7> NO OPINION

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q31B< 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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>Q31C< 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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>Q32< Now think 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?

[bold]The Florida state sales tax[n]

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

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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>Q33< The local property tax

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

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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>Q34< The state gasoline tax

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY

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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>Q35< Suppose the [bold]state government[n] must raise taxes substantially. Which would be a better way to do it?
[allow 2]

1) Establish a state income tax, 2) increase the state sales tax, or 3) extend the sales tax to cover more services?

<1> ESTABLISH A STATE INCOME TAX
<2> INCREASE THE SALES TAX
<3> EXTEND THE SALES TAX TO INCLUDE MORE SERVICES

<4> (VOLUNTEERED) NO MORE TAXES OF ANY KIND
<5> (VOLUNTEERED) CUT PROGRAMS OR SERVICES
<6> (VOLUNTEERED) OTHER TAX (SPECIFY) [specify]

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q36< Now I want to ask you about public institutions and officials in Florida.

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 or
<3> Only some of the time

<4> VOLUNTEERED: NEVER
<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q37< How much of each tax dollar you pay to [bold]STATE[n] government would you say is wasted? Would you say:
READ RESPONSES

<1> All of it
<2> Most of it
<3> Some of it or
<4> Hardly any of it

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q38< How would you rate the job the Florida legislature, in Tallahassee, is doing?

Would you say excellent, good, fair or poor?

<1> EXCELLENT
<2> GOOD
<3> FAIR
<4> POOR

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q39< 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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>Q40< How would you rate the job that Bob Graham has been doing as United States Senator from Florida?

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY.

<1> EXCELLENT
<2> GOOD
<3> FAIR
<4> POOR

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q41< How would you rate the job that Connie Mack has been doing as United States Senator from Florida?

READ RESPONSES AS NECESSARY.

<1> EXCELLENT
<2> GOOD
<3> FAIR
<4> POOR

<8> DON'T KNOW

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************* PART 6 -- TRUST QUESTIONS A **************

>Q42< Now I would like to ask you about the federal government in Washington, D.C.

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 or
<3> Only some of the time

<4> VOLUNTEERED: NEVER
<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q43< Would you say the country is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves or that it is run for the benefit of all the people?

PROBE: By big interests I mean SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about that?

<1> STRONGLY - FEW BIG INTERESTS
<2> FEW BIG INTERESTS
<3> BENEFIT OF ALL
<4> STRONGLY - BENEFIT OF ALL

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q44< How much of each tax dollar you pay to the [bold]federal government[n] in Washington D. C. would you say is wasted - all of it, most of it, some of it, or hardly any of it?

<1> ALL OF IT
<2> MOST OF IT
<3> SOME OF IT
<4> HARDLY ANY OF IT

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q45< How would you rate the job the United States Congress is doing? Would you say...

<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair or
<4> Poor

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q46< How would you rate the job that Bill Clinton is doing as president? Would you say....

<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair or
<4> Poor

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q47a< How would you rate the job that your representative in the United States House of Representatives has been doing? Would you say....
[loc 3/6]
PROBE: THE ONE WHO SERVED IN CONGRESS DURING 1995

<1> Excellent
<2> Good
<3> Fair
<4> Poor
<5> Or don't you know who your representative is?
[goto Q48]
<8> VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW HOW GOOD A JOB HE'S DOING, BUT KNOW WHO HE IS [goto Q48]

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************** PART 16 -- PARTY ID AND IDEOLOGY ****************

>Q48< Do you think there are major differences between what the Republican and Democratic parties stand for, minor
differences, or no differences at all between the two parties?

<1> MAJOR DIFFERENCES
<2> MINOR DIFFERENCES
<3> NO DIFFERENCES

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q49< In politics today, do you think of yourself as a conservative, as middle of the road, as a liberal, or don't 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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>Q50< 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

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q51< 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?

<1> STRONG REPUBLICAN
<2> NOT SO STRONG REPUBLICAN

INDEPENDENT: Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republicans or closer to the Democrats?

<3> CLOSER TO THE REPUBLICANS
<4> INDEPENDENT/NEITHER
<5> CLOSER TO THE DEMOCRATS

DEMOCRAT: Would you call yourself a strong Democrat or a not so strong Democrat?

<6> NOT SO STRONG DEMOCRAT
<7> STRONG DEMOCRAT
[bold][magenta]
<8> OTHER SPECIFY [specify]
<98> DON'T KNOW [n][n]
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>Q52< At present, are you registered to vote in the state of Florida?

IF NO, ASK: Are you currently registered to vote in another state?

<1> YES [goto Q52b]
<2> NO
<3> NO, REGISTERED IN ANOTHER STATE

<8> DON'T KNOW
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***************** DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS *****************

>Q53< Finally, to be sure we have a representative sample of Floridians, we need to know a few things about your
background.

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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>Q54< How many children do you have?

<0> NONE
<1-97> ENTER ACTUAL NUMBER

<98> DON'T KNOW
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>Q55< And in what year were you born?

CODE THE ENTIRE YEAR, E.G. 1946.

<1880-1978> BIRTH YEAR
<1996> REFUSED/DON'T KNOW
<1999> MINOR - Ineligible [goto Q55b]
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>Q55b< We are only speaking with Florida residents aged 18 years or older this evening. Is there anyone there who is 18 or older?

IF [bold]YES[n]: REDO the selection key

enter <g> to continue [goto INT2]

IF [bold]NO[n]: Thank you for your time today. Goodbye.

enter <b> to continue [goto refc]

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>Q56< Have you lived in Florida all your life?

PROBE: Were you born in Florida?

<1> YES [goto Q58]
<2> NO

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>Q57< In what year did you move to Florida?
CODE THE ENTIRE YEAR--E.G., 1980.

<1800-1994> YEAR MOVED TO FLORIDA
<1995> YEAR MOVED TO FLORIDA
<1996> YEAR MOVED TO FLORIDA

<9998> DON'T KNOW/REFUSED

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>Q58< 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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>Q59< What is your race? (IF OTHER ASK: Are you white or black?)

<1> WHITE
<2> BLACK
<3> ASIAN
<4> OTHER (SPECIFY: e.g. mulatto)[specify]

<7> REFUSED
<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q60< 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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>Q61< Are you Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, something else, or don't you have a religious affiliation?

<1> PROTESTANT [goto Q62]
<2> CATHOLIC [goto Q62]
<3> JEWISH
<4> MUSLIM
<5> OTHER CHRISTIAN: BAPTIST, SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST, LUTHERAN, MORMON, METHODIST, ETC.
(SPECIFY)[specify][goto Q62]
<x> OTHER NON-CHRISTIAN (SPECIFY) [specify]
<6> ATHEIST

<95> NONE
<98> DON'T KNOW

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CHRISTIANS ONLY
>Q62< Do you consider yourself to be a born again Christian?

<1> YES
<2> NO

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q64< Do you own or rent your home?

<1> OWN
<2> RENT
<3> OTHER (SPECIFY) [specify]

<8> DON'T KNOW

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>Q65< 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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>Q66< What is your zip code?
[allow 5]

ENTER ONLY THE 5 DIGIT ZIP e.g.32306
REFUSAL - ENTER 99999

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>Q67< Now, consider all sources of income for everyone living with you in 1995, before taxes. Please stop me when I get to your income level. READ CATEGORIES.

PROBE: In what [bold]general[n] 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
<9> $50,000 to 60,000
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>sex< Sex of the respondent
[loc 4/6]
<1> Male
<2> Female

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