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State of the First Amendment 1997 [United States]

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Title: State of the First Amendment 1997 [United States]

CPANDA Identification Number: a00011

Author: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Produced By: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, March 26, 2002, Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Funding Agency/Sponsor: Pew Charitable Trusts

Grant Number: 2000-001763

Distributed By: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, Social Science Reference Center, Princeton University Library, October 3, 2002

Contact Person: CPANDA, Princeton University (cpanda@princeton.edu)

Depositor: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, Social Science Reference Center, Princeton University Library, April 8, 2002

Series
State of the First Amendment
The survey is conducted annually for the First Amendment Center by the Center for Survey Research and Analysis at the University of Connecticut.

Version Statement: First CPANDA Edition, CPANDA

APA Citation: The First Amendment Center. 2002. STATE OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT 1997 [codebook file]. CPANDA ed. Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive [producer and distributor].

Holdings Information: Marked-up codebook for State of the First Amendment 1997 [United States] http://www.cpanda.org

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Title: State of the First Amendment 1997 [United States]

CPANDA Identification Number: a00011

Author: The First Amendment Center

Produced By: Center for Survey Research and Analysis, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut

Software used in Production: SPSS

Funding Agency/Sponsor: Freedom Forum

Distributed By: Center for Survey Research and Analysis, University of Connecticut, October 3, 2002

Contact Person: Dautrich, Kenneth, Center for Survey Research and Analysis, University of Connecticut

Depositor: Center for Survey Research and Analysis, University of Connecticut, April 8, 2002

Series
State of the First Amendment
The survey is conducted annually for the First Amendment Center by the Center for Survey Research and Analysis at the University of Connecticut.

APA Citation: The First Amendment Center. 1997. STATE OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT 1997 [computer file]. Storrs, CT: Center for Survey Research and Analysis, University of Connecticut [producer and distributor].

Keywords

CPANDA

  • Cultural policy issues
  • Artistic/cultural controversy
  • Regulation of expression
  • Public attitudes on freedom of expression
  • Public attitudes and arts advocacy
  • Public attitudes and opinions

ICPSR

  • Censorship
  • Civil rights
  • Mass media
  • Church state separation

Library of Congress Subject Headings

  • United States. Constitution. 1st Amendment
  • Freedom and art. United States. 20th century
  • Freedom of speech. United States. 20th century
  • Freedom of the press. United States. 20th century

LSCH

  • Freedom of religion. United States. 20th century

Abstract (CPANDA): The State of the First Amendment survey, conducted annually (since 1997, except for 1998) for the First Amendment Center by the Center for Survey Research and Analysis at the University of Connecticut, examines public attitudes toward freedom of speech, press, religion and the rights of assembly and petition. Core questions, asked each year, include awareness of First Amendment freedoms, overall assessments of whether there is too much or too little freedom of speech, press, and religion in the U.S., levels of tolerance for various types of public expression (such as flag-burning and singing songs with potentially offensive lyrics), levels of tolerance for various journalistic behaviors, attitudes toward prayer in schools, and level of support for amending the Constitution to prohibit flag-burning or defacement. Additional (non-core) questions asked in the 1997 survey include how important various Constitutional rights are to people, whether people engaged in various kinds of public or political behaviors during the past year, and how free people feel to speak their minds in various settings.

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Study Description-- Study Scope

Time Period Covered: 1997

Date of Collection: July 17, 1997 - August 1, 1997

Country: United States

Geographic Coverage: United States

Geographic Unit: country

Unit of Analysis: individuals

Universe: adult noninstitutionalized Americans

Kind of Data: survey data

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Study Description -- Methodology

Data Collector: Center for Survey Research and Analysis, University of Connecticut

Mode of Data Collection: computer-aided telephone interviews (CATI)

Type of Research Instrument: structured

Characteristics of Data Collection Situation: A total of 1,026 interviews with a national scientific sample of adults were conducted. Sampling error for a sample of this size is plus or minus 3% at the 95% level of confidence. Sampling error for subgroups is larger.

Actions to Minimize Losses: A household was given five distinct opportunities to be contacted before a substitution was made for it. Once it was learned that the household did contain an eligible respondent, a random selection--unbiased by age or sex among the eligible respondents--was made. In a CATI system, questionnaires are computerized, reducing the amount of human error in the survey process. The telephone interviews took place on weekday evenings, on Saturday mornings and afternoons, and on Sunday afternoons and evenings. This procedure prevented a bias in selecting people only at home at certain times.

Estimates of Sampling Error: Sampling error for a sample of this size is plus or minus 3% at the 95% level of confidence.

Methodology (CPANDA) : The Center for Survey Research and Analysis at the University of Connecticut conducted a total of 1,026 telephone interviews with a random national sample of adults ages 18 and over, between July 17 and August 1, 1997.

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Study Description -- Data Access

Location: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Extent of Collection: 1 datafile (SPSS) and related materials

Citation Requirement: Users of CPANDA data collections are requested to acknowledge these sources by means of bibliographic citations in the footnotes, endnotes or reference apparatus of publications.

Deposit Requirement: Users of CPANDA data collections are requested to forward citations or copies of publications resulting from analysis of CPANDA data collections to the archive.

Access Conditions (CPANDA): For detailed information about conditions for use of CPANDA data collections, please see the End User Agreement posted on the CPANDA web site.

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Related Materials

Related Publication

  • The Freedom Forum. 1997. State of the First Amendment 1997: [report]. Arlington, Virginia: The Freedom Forum. View...
  • The Freedom Forum. 1997. State of the First Amendment 1997: Conference report [report]. Arlington, Virginia: The Freedom Forum. View...

Related Data Sets

  • STATE OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT 1997 - 2006 [computer file]. Nashville, TN: First Amendment Center View...

Quick Fact

  • Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive. 2004. "How supportive are Americans of freedom of expression? [Updated]" Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive.
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Data Files Description

File Name: a00011

Contents of Files:

Overall Case Count: 1025

Overall Variable Count: 108

Logical Record Length: 129

Records per Case: 1

Type of File: ASCII data file

Data Format: logical record length format

Place of File Production: Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Extent of Processing Checks

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Version Statement: First CPANDA Edition, Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

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Variables

Variables can also be viewed by group:

  • CASEID
  • Sequential record ID

Column: 1  Width: 5  Type: numeric

  • ID
  • ID

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 99999

Column: 6  Width: 5  Type: numeric

  • Q1M1
  • Q1 Most important rights

Survey Question:  As you know the U.S. Constitution provides citizens many rights and freedoms. Are there any particular rights or freedoms that you feel are most important to American society? PROBE: Are there any others?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 25
 2 Freedom of speech 442
 3 Freedom not to practice religion 35
 4 Freedom to practice religion 78
 5 Right to petition 6
 6 Right of assembly/right to association 20
 7 Right to bear arms/own guns 42
 8 Right to trial by jury/fair trial 5
 9 Right to privacy 8
 10 Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure 3
 11 Right to protest 0
 12 Other 85
 99 Don't know/Refused 276

Column: 11  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: [Do not read list provided below] (Circle all responses)

  • Q1M2
  • Q1 Most important rights (Probe 1)

Survey Question:  As you know the U.S. Constitution provides citizens many rights and freedoms. Are there any particular rights or freedoms that you feel are most important to American society? PROBE: Are there any others?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 19
 2 Freedom of speech 59
 3 Freedom not to practice religion 16
 4 Freedom to practice religion 54
 5 Right to petition 0
 6 Right of assembly/right to association 13
 7 Right to bear arms/own guns 33
 8 Right to trial by jury/fair trial 8
 9 Right to privacy 7
 10 Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure 1
 11 Right to protest 0
 12 Other 27
 99 Don't know/Refused 15

Column: 13  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: [Do not read list provided below] (Circle all responses)

  • Q1M3
  • Q1 Most important rights (Probe 2)

Survey Question:  As you know the U.S. Constitution provides citizens many rights and freedoms. Are there any particular rights or freedoms that you feel are most important to American society? PROBE: Are there any others?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 2
 2 Freedom of speech 5
 3 Freedom not to practice religion 4
 4 Freedom to practice religion 12
 5 Right to petition 1
 6 Right of assembly/right to association 4
 7 Right to bear arms/own guns 5
 8 Right to trial by jury/fair trial 2
 9 Right to privacy 1
 10 Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure 4
 11 Right to protest 0
 12 Other 9

Column: 15  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: [Do not read list provided below] (Circle all responses)

  • Q1M4
  • Q1 Most Important Rights (Probe 3)

Survey Question:  As you know the U.S. Constitution provides citizens many rights and freedoms. Are there any particular rights or freedoms that you feel are most important to American society? PROBE: Are there any others?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 0
 2 Freedom of speech 0
 3 Freedom not to practice religion 0
 4 Freedom to practice religion 2
 5 Right to petition 1
 6 Right of Assembly/Right to Association 1
 7 Right to bear arms/own guns 4
 8 Right to trial by jury/fair trial 0
 9 Right to privacy 0
 10 Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure 2
 11 Right to protest 0
 12 Other 1
 99 Don't know/Refused 0

Column: 17  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: [Do not read list provided below] (Circle all responses)

  • Q1M5
  • Q1 Most important rights (Probe 4)

Survey Question:  As you know the U.S. Constitution provides citizens many rights and freedoms. Are there any particular rights or freedoms that you feel are most important to American society? PROBE: Are there any others?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 0
 2 Freedom of speech 0
 3 Freedom not to practice religion 0
 4 Freedom to practice religion 0
 5 Right to petition 0
 6 Right of assembly/right to association 0
 7 Right to bear arms/own guns 0
 8 Right to trial by jury/fair trial 0
 9 Right to privacy 0
 10 Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure 0
 11 Right to protest 0
 12 Other 2
 99 Don't know/Refused 0

Column: 19  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: [Do not read list provided below] (Circle all responses)

  • Q2M1
  • Q2 Specific rights

Survey Question:  As you may know, the First Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution. Can you name any of the specific rights that are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 56
 2 Freedom of speech 401
 3 Freedom of religion 61
 4 Right to petition 9
 5 Right of assembly/right to association 24
 6 Other 28
 9 Don't know/Refused 59

Column: 21  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: (Circle all responses)

  • Q2M2
  • Q2 Specific rights (Probe 1)

Survey Question:  As you may know, the First Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution. Can you name any of the specific rights that are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 37
 2 Freedom of speech 70
 3 Freedom of religion 102
 4 Right to petition 7
 5 Right of assembly/right to association 46
 6 Other 25
 9 Don't know/Refused 0

Column: 23  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q2M3
  • Q2 Specific rights (Probe 2)

Survey Question:  As you may know, the First Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution. Can you name any of the specific rights that are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 16
 2 Freedom of speech 6
 3 Freedom of religion 29
 4 Right to petition 3
 5 Right of assembly/right to association 32
 6 Other 12
 9 Don't know/Refused 0

Column: 25  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q2M4
  • Q2 Specific rights (Probe 3)

Survey Question:  As you may know, the First Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution. Can you name any of the specific rights that are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 3
 2 Freedom of speech 1
 3 Freedom of religion 3
 4 Right to petition 3
 5 Right of assembly/right to association 7
 6 Other 8
 9 Don't know/Refused 0

Column: 27  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q2M5
  • Q2 Specific rights (Probe 4)

Survey Question:  As you may know, the First Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution. Can you name any of the specific rights that are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Freedom of the press 0
 2 Freedom of speech 0
 3 Freedom of religion 0
 4 Right to petition 0
 5 Right of assembly/right to association 1
 6 Other 1
 9 Don't know/Refused 0

Column: 29  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q3A
  • Q3A How important is the right to assemble

Survey Question:  The U.S. Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that (ROTATE) . . . Is it essential that you have this right, important but not essential, or not that important. A. You have the right to assemble, march, protest or petition the government about causes and issues

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Essential 573
 2 Important 357
 3 Not that important 84
 9 Don't know/Refused 11

Column: 31  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q3B
  • Q3B How important is the right to speak freely

Survey Question:  The U.S. Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that (ROTATE) . . . Is it essential that you have this right, important but not essential, or not that important. B. You have the right to speak freely about whatever you want

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Essential 749
 2 Important 253
 3 Not that important 16
 9 Don't know/Refused 7

Column: 32  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q3C
  • Q3C How important is the right to practice religion of your choice

Survey Question:  The U.S. Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that (ROTATE) . . . Is it essential that you have this right, important but not essential, or not that important. C. You have the right to practice the religion of your choice

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Essential 833
 2 Important 176
 3 Not that important 15
 9 Don't know/Refused 1

Column: 33  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q3D
  • Q3D How important is the right to practice no religion

Survey Question:  The U.S. Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that (ROTATE) . . . Is it essential that you have this right, important but not essential, or not that important. D. You have the right to practice no religion

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Essential 680
 2 Important 239
 3 Not that important 94

Column: 34  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q3E
  • Q3E How important is the right to be informed by a free press

Survey Question:  The U.S. Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that (ROTATE) . . . Is it essential that you have this right, important but not essential, or not that important. E. You have the right to be informed by a free press

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Essential 626
 2 Important 325
 3 Not that important 61
 9 Don't know/Refused 13

Column: 35  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q3F
  • Q3F How Important is the right to own firearms

Survey Question:  The U.S. Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that (ROTATE) . . . Is it essential that you have this right, important but not essential, or not that important. F. You have the right to own firearms

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Essential 335
 2 Important 297
 3 Not that important 365
 9 Don't know/Refused 28

Column: 36  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q3G
  • Q3G How important is the right to privacy

Survey Question:  The U.S. Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that (ROTATE) . . . Is it essential that you have this right, important but not essential, or not that important. G. You have the right to privacy

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Essential 818
 2 Important 198
 3 Not that important 7
 9 Don't know/Refused 2

Column: 37  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q3H
  • Q3H How important is the right to a fair trial

Survey Question:  The U.S. Constitution protects certain rights, but not everyone considers each right important. I am going to read you some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Please tell me how important it is that you have that right. First, how important is it that (ROTATE) . . . Is it essential that you have this right, important but not essential, or not that important. F. You have the right to a fair trial

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Essential 892
 2 Important 130
 3 Not that important 2
 9 Don't know/Refused 1

Column: 38  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q4A
  • Q4A Would you approve the 1st Amendment

Survey Question:  The First Amendment became part of the U.S. Constitution over 200 years ago. This is what it says: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise of religion; or of abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances". Imagine that the country was again voting to ratify the First Amendment. If you were voting on whether or not to approve it, how would you vote?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Approve it 958
 2 Not approve it--Ask Q4b 33
 9 Don't know/Refused 34

Column: 39  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q4B
  • Q4B Why wouldn't you approve the 1st Amendment

Survey Question:  Why wouldn't you approve it? PROBE: What would have to be changed for you to approve it?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Specify 21
 9 Don't know/Refused 10

Column: 40  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q5
  • Q5 Amount of attention you pay to 1st Amendment freedoms

Survey Question:  How closely do you pay attention to issues involving the First Amendment's freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition -- do you pay a lot of attention, some, just a little, or not much at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A lot 408
 2 Some 443
 3 Just a little 98
 4 Not much at all 72
 9 Don't know/Refused 4

Column: 41  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q6
  • Q6 Do Americans appreciate 1st Amendment freedoms

Survey Question:  Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statement: Americans don't appreciate First Amendment freedoms the way they ought to PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 483
 2 Mildly agree 296
 3 Mildly disagree 129
 4 Strongly disagree 81
 9 Don't know/Refused 36

Column: 42  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q7
  • Q7 Restrictions on freedom of press

Survey Question:  Even though the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of the press, government has placed some restrictions on it. Overall, do you think the press in America has too much freedom to do what it wants, too little freedom to do what it wants, or is the amount of freedom the press has about right?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Too much freedom 398
 2 Too little freedom 91
 3 About right 498
 9 Don't know/Refused 38

Column: 43  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8
  • Q8 Restrictions on freedom of speech

Survey Question:  Even though the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, government has placed some restrictions on it. Overall, do you think Americans have too much freedom to speak freely, too little freedom to speak freely, or is the amount of freedom people have to speak freely about right?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Too much freedom 110
 2 Too little freedom 182
 3 About right 699
 9 Don't know/Refused 34

Column: 44  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q9
  • Q9 Restrictions on freedom of religion

Survey Question:  Even though the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, government has placed some restrictions on it. Overall, do you think Americans have too much religious freedom, too little religious freedom, or is the amount of religious freedom people have about right?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Too much freedom 65
 2 Too little freedom 221
 3 About right 716
 9 Don't know/Refused 23

Column: 45  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q10
  • Q10 Youth curfew

Survey Question:  Do you think that imposing curfews on young people violates their First Amendment rights or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Violates rights 198
 2 Not violates rights 786
 9 Don't know/Refused 41

Column: 46  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q11
  • Q11 Are moral values in America improving

Survey Question:  Overall, would you say that the moral values in American society are improving, deteriorating, or aren't they changing all that much?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Improving 67
 2 Deteriorating 790
 3 Not changing 151
 9 Don't know/Refused 17

Column: 47  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q12A
  • Q12A Displayed American flag - past year

Survey Question:  Please tell me whether or not you have done any of the following in the past year: Displayed an American flag at your home?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 631
 2 No 393
 9 Don't know/Refused 1

Column: 48  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q12B
  • Q12B Voted - past year

Survey Question:  Please tell me whether or not you have done any of the following in the past year: Voted in an election?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 821
 2 No 203
 9 Don't know/Refused 1

Column: 49  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q12C
  • Q12C Attended political rally - past year

Survey Question:  Please tell me whether or not you have done any of the following in the past year: Participated in a political rally?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 149
 2 No 876
 9 Don't know/Refused 0

Column: 50  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q12D
  • Q12D Attended public meeting - past year

Survey Question:  Please tell me whether or not you have done any of the following in the past year: Attended a public meeting?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 592
 2 No 431
 9 Don't know/Refused 2

Column: 51  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q12E
  • Q12E Contacted elected official - past year

Survey Question:  Please tell me whether or not you have done any of the following in the past year: Contacted an elected official?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 447
 2 No 576
 9 Don't know/Refused 2

Column: 52  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q12F
  • Q12F Sent letter to editor - past year

Survey Question:  Please tell me whether or not you have done any of the following in the past year: Sent a letter to the editor?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 129
 2 No 895
 9 Don't know/Refused 1

Column: 53  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13A
  • Q13A Allow people to express unpopular opinions

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. A. People should be allowed to express unpopular opinions. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 706
 2 Mildly agree 222
 3 Mildly disagree 52
 4 Strongly disagree 31
 9 Don't know/Refused 14

Column: 54  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13B
  • Q13B Allow tobacco ads

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. B. Companies should be allowed to advertise tobacco. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 268
 2 Mildly agree 314
 3 Mildly disagree 111
 4 Strongly disagree 300
 9 Don't know/Refused 32

Column: 55  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13C
  • Q13C Allow liquor ads

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. C. Companies should be allowed to advertise liquor and alcohol products. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 260
 2 Mildly agree 362
 3 Mildly disagree 124
 4 Strongly disagree 257
 9 Don't know/Refused 22

Column: 56  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13D
  • Q13D Allow nudity on TV

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. D. The media should be allowed to broadcast pictures of nude or partially clothed persons. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 81
 2 Mildly agree 201
 3 Mildly disagree 189
 4 Strongly disagree 530
 9 Don't know/Refused 24

Column: 57  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13E
  • Q13E Allow songs with offensive words

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. E. Musicians should be allowed to sing songs with words that others might find offensive. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 231
 2 Mildly agree 290
 3 Mildly disagree 149
 4 Strongly disagree 322
 9 Don't know/Refused 33

Column: 58  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13F
  • Q13F Allow sexually explicit material on Internet

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. F. People should be allowed to place sexually explicit material on the Internet. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 110
 2 Mildly agree 156
 3 Mildly disagree 97
 4 Strongly disagree 633
 9 Don't know/Refused 28

Column: 59  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13G
  • Q13G Allow flag-burning as political statement

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. G. People should be allowed to burn or deface the American flag as a political statement. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 103
 2 Mildly agree 106
 3 Mildly disagree 74
 4 Strongly disagree 723
 9 Don't know/Refused 19

Column: 60  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13H
  • Q13H Allow clothing with offensive message

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. H. school students should be allowed to wear a T-shirt with a message or picture that others may find offensive. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 90
 2 Mildly agree 160
 3 Mildly disagree 232
 4 Strongly disagree 498
 9 Don't know/Refused 45

Column: 61  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13I
  • Q13I Allow racially offensive speech in public

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. I. People should be allowed to use words in public that might be offensive to racial groups. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 81
 2 Mildly agree 142
 3 Mildly disagree 153
 4 Strongly disagree 628
 9 Don't know/Refused 21

Column: 62  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13J
  • Q13J Allow offensive art in public

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of free speech. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. J. People should be allowed to display in a public place art that has content that might be offensive to others. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 200
 2 Mildly agree 239
 3 Mildly disagree 226
 4 Strongly disagree 322
 9 Don't know/Refused 38

Column: 63  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q14A1
  • Q14A1 Opinion of novels with explicit sex acts

Survey Question:  Which comes closest to your own opinion: Novels that describe explicit sex acts

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Have no place in a school library and should be banned 199
 2 Should be permitted in the library if they are worth while literature 278
 3 Neither 9
 9 Don't know/Refused 21

Column: 64  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q14A2
  • Q14A2 Government regulation of TV programs

Survey Question:  Would you say that giving government the power to decide which TV programs can or cannot be shown

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Violates the public's right to watch what it pleases 329
 2 Is necessary to protect the public against violent or obscene shows 154
 3 Neither 9
 9 Don't know/Refused 14

Column: 65  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q14A3
  • Q14A3 Allow public libraries to carry books on bomb making

Survey Question:  Do you think that books that could show terrorists how to build bombs should be

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Banned from public libraries 348
 2 Available in the library like every other book 138
 3 Neither 9
 9 Don't know/Refused 11

Column: 66  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q14B1
  • Q14B1 Opinion of novels with explicit sex acts

Survey Question:  Which comes closest to your own opinion: Novels that describe explicit sex acts

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Have no place in a public school library and should be banned 217
 2 Should be permitted in the library if they are worth while literature 278
 3 Neither 9
 9 Don't know/Refused 14

Column: 67  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q14B2
  • Q14B2 Government regulation of TV programs

Survey Question:  Would you say that giving government the power to decide which TV programs can or cannot be shown

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Violates the public's right to watch what it pleases 329
 2 Is necessary to protect the public against shows with violent or sexual content 157
 3 Neither 21
 9 Don't know/Refused 12

Column: 68  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q14B3
  • Q14B3 Allow public libraries to carry books on bomb making

Survey Question:  Do you think that books that could show how to build bombs should be

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Banned from public libraries 322
 2 Available in the library like every other book 174
 3 Neither 9
 9 Don't know/Refused 14

Column: 69  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q15
  • Q15 Allow flag-burning as political statement

Survey Question:  Some people feel that the U.S. Constitution should be amended to make it illegal to burn or desecrate the American Flag as a form of political dissent. Others say that the U.S. Constitution should not be amended to specifically prohibit flag burning. Do you think the U.S. Constitution should or should not be amended to prohibit burning or desecrating the flag.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be amended 490
 2 Should not be amended 502
 5 Missing data 1
 9 Don't know/Refused 32

Column: 70  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: IF "SHOULD BE AMENDED" IN Q15, ASK: Q15A

  • Q15A
  • Q15A Historical significance of a flag-burning amendment

Survey Question:  If an amendment prohibiting flag burning were approved, it would be the first time any of the freedoms in the First Amendment have been amended in over 200 years. Knowing this, would you still support an amendment to prohibit flag burning?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 431
 2 No 40
 9 Don't know/Refused 20

Column: 71  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q15B
  • Q15B Agree or disagree with the danger of restricting freedom of speech

Survey Question:  Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statement. It's dangerous to restrict freedom of speech because restricting the freedom of one person could lead to restrictions on everybody. (PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly agree/disagree)

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 378
 2 Mildly agree 160
 3 Mildly disagree 48
 4 Strongly disagree 37
 9 Don't know/Refused 21

Column: 72  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q16
  • Q16 Supreme Court ruling on Internet

Survey Question:  To the best of your recollection, have you read or heard anything about a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding the Internet? IF YES: How much have you read or heard -- a lot, some, or just a little?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 No - Not read/heard 512
 2 Yes - a lot 79
 3 Yes - some 186
 4 Yes - a little 234
 9 Don't know/Refused 14

Column: 73  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q17
  • Q17 1st Amendment protection for Internet

Survey Question:  As you may know courts have traditionally given broad First Amendment protections to books and newspapers which contain material that may be offensive to some people. Recently the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that material on the Internet has the same First Amendment protections as printed material such as books and newspapers. Do you agree or disagree with this ruling? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 313
 2 Mildly agree 269
 3 Mildly disagree 149
 4 Strongly disagree 239
 9 Don't know/Refused 55

Column: 74  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q18
  • Q18 Federal TV ratings

Survey Question:  There has been a lot of talk lately about rating television programs. Do you think that government has a role to play in developing a system to rate television programs or do you think government should not be involved?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Government should be involved 455
 2 Government should not be involved 534
 9 Don't know/Refused 36

Column: 75  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q19
  • Q19 Freedom of press - tabloids

Survey Question:  Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: Tabloid newspapers such as The Star and the Inquirer should have the same freedom to publish what they want as other newspapers such as The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 463
 2 Mildly agree 319
 3 Mildly disagree 72
 4 Strongly disagree 145
 9 Don't know/Refused 26

Column: 76  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q20
  • Q20 Rate 1st Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press

Survey Question:  Overall, how would you rate the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press in helping the public become informed about issues in government -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Excellent 161
 2 Good 489
 3 Only fair 279
 4 Poor 59
 9 Don't know/Refused 37

Column: 77  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q21A
  • Q21A Press freedoms: publish without government approval

Survey Question:  I am going to read you some ways that freedom of the press may be exercised. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that the press should be able to do it. First... Newspapers should be allowed to publish freely without government approval of a story. Do you agree or disagree that the press should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 572
 2 Mildly agree 244
 3 Mildly disagree 102
 4 Strongly disagree 75
 9 Don't know/Refused 32

Column: 78  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q21B
  • Q21B Press freedoms: protect confidential sources

Survey Question:  I am going to read you some ways that freedom of the press may be exercised. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that the press should be able to do it. First ... Journalists should be allowed to keep a news source confidential. Do you agree or disagree that the press should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 599
 2 Mildly agree 268
 3 Mildly disagree 61
 4 Strongly disagree 70
 9 Don't know/Refused 26

Column: 79  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q21C
  • Q21C Allow courtroom trials on TV

Survey Question:  I am going to read you some ways that freedom of the press may be exercised. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that the press should be able to do it. First ... Broadcasters should be allowed to televise courtroom trials. Do you agree or disagree that the press should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 305
 2 Mildly agree 236
 3 Mildly disagree 186
 4 Strongly disagree 257
 9 Don't know/Refused 40

Column: 80  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q21D
  • Q21D Allow political endorsements in newspapers

Survey Question:  I am going to read you some ways that freedom of the press may be exercised. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that the press should be able to do it. First ... Newspapers should be allowed to endorse or criticize political candidates. Do you agree or disagree that the press should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 467
 2 Mildly agree 260
 3 Mildly disagree 99
 4 Strongly disagree 178
 9 Don't know/Refused 21

Column: 81  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q21E
  • Q21E Allow reports of government secrets in media

Survey Question:  I am going to read you some ways that freedom of the press may be exercised. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that the press should be able to do it. First ... The news media should be allowed to report government secrets that have come to journalists' attention. Do you agree or disagree that the press should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 366
 2 Mildly agree 255
 3 Mildly disagree 142
 4 Strongly disagree 216
 9 Don't know/Refused 46

Column: 82  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q21F
  • Q21F Allow prediction of election winners on TV

Survey Question:  I am going to read you some ways that freedom of the press may be exercised. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that the press should be able to do it. First ... Television networks should be allowed to project the winners of an election while people are still voting. Do you agree or disagree that the press should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 143
 2 Mildly agree 159
 3 Mildly disagree 174
 4 Strongly disagree 534
 9 Don't know/Refused 15

Column: 83  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q21G
  • Q21G Freedom of press: student newspapers

Survey Question:  I am going to read you some ways that freedom of the press may be exercised. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that the press should be able to do it. First ... High school students should be allowed to report controversial issues in their student newspaper without approval of school authorities. Do you agree or disagree that the press should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 250
 2 Mildly agree 224
 3 Mildly disagree 231
 4 Strongly disagree 295
 9 Don't know/Refused 25

Column: 84  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q21H
  • Q21H Allow use of hidden cameras by journalists

Survey Question:  I am going to read you some ways that freedom of the press may be exercised. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that the press should be able to do it. First ... Journalists should be allowed to use hidden cameras in their reporting. Do you agree or disagree that the press should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 133
 2 Mildly agree 185
 3 Mildly disagree 203
 4 Strongly disagree 472
 9 Don't know/Refused 32

Column: 85  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q22
  • Q22 Press - celebrity

Survey Question:  Please tell me which comes closest to your opinion: If a news photographer takes a picture of a famous person with a prostitute, the photos should be

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Permitted under the guarantees of a free press 432
 2 Forbidden as an invasion of privacy 510
 3 Neither 34
 9 Don't know/Refused 49

Column: 86  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q23
  • Q23 Allow jailing of reporters who do not reveal sources at trial

Survey Question:  Do you think that jailing reporters who refuse to reveal their news sources during trial

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is justified when the names are necessary for a fair trial 373
 2 Is wrong because people with important information will be afraid to tell the truth to reporters 551
 3 Neither 23
 9 Don't know/Refused 78

Column: 87  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q24
  • Q24 Freedom of press before criminal trial

Survey Question:  Before a criminal case comes to trial, do you think that reporters who have found out certain facts of the case should be:

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Forbidden to publish the information scince it might bias jurors 520
 2 Allowed to publish the information because no one, not even a judge, should be able to censor the press 438
 3 Neither 19
 9 Don't know/Refused 48

Column: 88  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q25A
  • Q25A Allow the display of religious symbols on government property

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of freedom of religion. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. First, people should be allowed to display religious symbols on government property. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 284
 2 Mildly agree 201
 3 Mildly disagree 204
 4 Strongly disagree 292
 9 Don't know/Refused 44

Column: 89  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q25B
  • Q25B Allow religious clubs on public school property

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of freedom of religion. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. First, public school students should be allowed to form a religious club that meets on school property. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 461
 2 Mildly agree 259
 3 Mildly disagree 109
 4 Strongly disagree 176
 9 Don't know/Refused 20

Column: 90  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q25C
  • Q25C Allow prayer in school

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of freedom of religion. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. First, teachers or other public school officials should be allowed to lead prayers in school? Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 395
 2 Mildly agree 200
 3 Mildly disagree 143
 4 Strongly disagree 269
 9 Don't know/Refused 17

Column: 91  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q26
  • Q26 Freedom to worship extreme or fringe beliefs

Survey Question:  Do you feel that freedom to worship as one pleases:

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Applies to all religious groups regardless of how extreme their beliefs are 690
 2 Was never meant to apply to religious groups that the majority of people consider extreme or on the fringe 258
 3 Neither 19
 9 Don't know/Refused 57

Column: 92  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (ROTATE)

  • Q27
  • Q27 Allow prayer at high school events if favored by majority

Survey Question:  Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: It's OK for a prayer to be said at a high school graduation ceremony if a majority of the graduating class favors it. PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree) with this?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 643
 2 Mildly agree 186
 3 Mildly disagree 83
 4 Strongly disagree 100
 9 Don't know/Refused 12

Column: 93  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q28
  • Q28 Amendment to allow communities to allow or disallow prayer in school

Survey Question:  Some people feel that the U.S. Constitution should be amended to let local communities decide on whether or not prayer should be allowed in public schools. Others say that the U.S. Constitution should not be amended to allow local communities to decide on prayer in the schools. Do you think the U.S. Constitution should or should not be amended to allow local communities to decide on prayer in the schools?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be amended 422
 2 Should not be amended 576
 9 Don't know/Refused 27

Column: 94  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: IF "SHOULD BE AMENDED" IN Q28, ASK Q28A

  • Q28A
  • Q28A Historical significance of prayer in school amendment

Survey Question:  If an amendment allowing communities to decide on school prayer were approved, it would be the first time any of the freedoms in the First Amendment have been amended in over 200 years. Knowing this, would you still support an amendment to let local communities decide on prayer in their local schools?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 381
 2 No 26
 9 Don't know/Refused 15

Column: 95  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q28B
  • Q28B Agree or disagree with the danger of restricting freedom of speech

Survey Question:  Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statement: It's dangerous to place restrictions on freedom of religion because restrictions on one type of religious activity could lead to restrictions on others. (PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly agree or disagree?)

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 645
 2 Mildly agree 240
 3 Mildly disagree 62
 4 Strongly disagree 43
 9 Don't know/Refused 33

Column: 96  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q29
  • Q29 Allow any group to hire in order to influence government officials

Survey Question:  Do you agree or disagree with the following: Any group that wants to should be allowed to hire people to influence government officials or policies? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree) with this?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 142
 2 Mildly agree 191
 3 Mildly disagree 179
 4 Strongly disagree 476
 9 Don't know/Refused 37

Column: 97  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q30
  • Q30 Allow offensive rallies

Survey Question:  Do you agree or disagree with the following: Any group that wants to should be allowed to hold a rally for a cause or issue even if it may be offensive to others in the community? PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree) with this?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 401
 2 Mildly agree 327
 3 Mildly disagree 108
 4 Strongly disagree 149
 9 Don't know/Refused 40

Column: 98  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q31
  • Q31 Agree or disagree that limiting certain rights leads to more limits

Survey Question:  Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. [PROBE: Do you agree strongly or mildly?] Once the government starts limiting certain rights it becomes easier for it to put limits on more rights.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 658
 2 Mildly agree 204
 3 Mildly disagree 77
 4 Strongly disagree 60
 9 Don't know/Refused 26

Column: 99  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q32
  • Q32 1st Amendment class

Survey Question:  To the best of your recollection, have you ever taken classes in either school or college that dealt with First Amendment freedoms?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 514
 2 No 491
 3 Missing data 1
 9 Don't know/Refused 19

Column: 100  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: If "yes", ASK Q32AM1

  • Q32AM1
  • Q32 When 1st Amendment class

Survey Question:  Would that have been in grade school, high school or college?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Grade school 82
 2 High school 250
 3 College 179
 9 Don't know/Refused 4

Column: 101  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Circle all that apply)

  • Q32AM2
  • Q32 When 1st Amendment class 2

Survey Question:  Would that have been in grade school, high school or college?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Grade school 2
 2 High school 77
 3 College 69
 9 Don't know/Refused 4

Column: 102  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Circle all that apply)

  • Q32AM3
  • Q32 When 1st Amendment class 3

Survey Question:  Would that have been in grade school, high school or college?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Grade school 1
 2 High school 2
 3 College 53
 9 Don't know/Refused 0

Column: 103  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Circle all that apply)

  • Q33
  • Q33 American education on 1st Amendment freedoms

Survey Question:  Overall, how would you rate the job that the American educational system does in teaching students about First Amendment freedoms -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Excellent 47
 2 Good 264
 3 Only fair 421
 4 Poor 226
 5 Missing data 4
 9 Don't know/Refused 62

Column: 104  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q34A
  • 34A Feel free to speak your mind among co-workers

Survey Question:  I'm going to read some situations in which you might find yourself. For each, tell me how free you feel to speak your mind. First, how free do you feel to speak what's really on your mind at work among your fellow workers? Do you feel very free, somewhat free, not very free, or not free at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very free 602
 2 Somewhat free 286
 3 Not very free 68
 4 Not free at all 42
 9 Don't know/Refused 27

Column: 105  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q34B
  • Q34B Feel free to speak your mind at a public meeting

Survey Question:  I'm going to read some situations in which you might find yourself. For each, tell me how free you feel to speak your mind. First, how free do you feel to speak what's really on your mind at a public meeting in your community? Do you feel very free, somewhat free, not very free, or not free at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very free 531
 2 Somewhat free 359
 3 Not very free 69
 4 Not free at all 29
 9 Don't know/Refused 37

Column: 106  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q34C
  • Q34C Feel free to speak your mind at a political rally

Survey Question:  I'm going to read some situations in which you might find yourself. For each, tell me how free you feel to speak your mind. First, how free do you feel to speak what's really on your mind at a political rally? Do you feel very free, somewhat free, not very free, or not free at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very free 452
 2 Somewhat free 325
 3 Not very free 88
 4 Not free at all 41
 9 Don't know/Refused 119

Column: 107  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q34D
  • Q34D Feel free to speak your mind in a school classroom

Survey Question:  I'm going to read some situations in which you might find yourself. For each, tell me how free you feel to speak your mind. First, how free do you feel to speak what's really on your mind in a school classroom. Do you feel very free, somewhat free, not very free, or not free at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very free 504
 2 Somewhat free 341
 3 Not very free 92
 4 Not free at all 44
 9 Don't know/Refused 43

Column: 108  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q35
  • Q35 Experienced situation where you did not express opinion - past year

Survey Question:  Over the past year, have you been in any situations when you did not express your opinions on something because you thought you might be punished or penalized for voicing your opinion? IF YES: Have you been in this situation frequently, a few times, or just once in the past year?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 No - not been in this situation 737
 2 Yes - frequently 65
 3 Yes - a few times 169
 4 Yes - just once 52
 9 Don't know/Refused 2

Column: 109  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D1
  • D1 Date of birth

Survey Question:  In what year were you born?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 00; Maximum value = 99

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 99 Don't know/Refused 10

Column: 110  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • D2
  • D2 Education

Survey Question:  What was the last grade of school you completed? Grade school or less, some high school, high school, some college, college grad, post graduate

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Grade school or less 13
 2 Some high school 51
 3 High school 275
 4 Some college 311
 5 College graduate 224
 6 Post graduate 149
 9 Don't know/Refused 2

Column: 112  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D3
  • D3 Race

Survey Question:  Are you White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, or something else?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 White 843
 2 Black 76
 3 Hispanic 45
 4 Asian 17
 5 Other (Specify) 32
 9 Don't know/Refused 12

Column: 113  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D4
  • D4 Annual income under $40,000

Survey Question:  For classification purposes only, is the total yearly income of all the members of your family now living at home $40,000 or more, or would it be less than $40,000?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Less than $40,000 424
 2 $40,000 or more 554
 9 Don't know/Refused 47

Column: 114  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D4A
  • D4 Annual income under $40,000 continued

Survey Question:  And is that...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Under $10,000 36
 2 $10,000 to less than $20,000 102
 3 $20,000 to less than $30,000 132
 4 $30,000 to less than $40,000 140
 9 Don't know/Refused 13

Column: 115  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D4B
  • D4 Annual income under $40,000 continued 2

Survey Question:  And is that...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 $40,000 to less than $50,000 175
 2 $50,000 to less than $75,000 185
 3 $75,000 to less than $100,000 85
 4 $100,000 or more 72
 9 Don't know/Refused 39

Column: 116  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D5
  • D5 Primary news source

Survey Question:  From which news medium would you say you get most of your news -- from television, from newspapers, from radio, from magazines, from the Internet, or from some other source? [Probe if necessary: If you had to choose one which would it be?]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 From television 492
 2 From newspapers 239
 3 From radio 95
 4 From magazines 12
 5 From Internet 8
 6 Other source 8
 7 Combination 152
 8 All 5 equally 14
 9 Don't know/Refused 4

Column: 117  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D5A
  • D5 Internet access

Survey Question:  Do you have access to the Internet? IF YES: How often do you use the Internet -- every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, or less than once a month?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 No access (vol.) 568
 2 Everyday 157
 3 Once a week 115
 4 Once a month 73
 5 Less than once a month 91
 9 Don't know/Refused 16

Column: 118  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D7
  • D7 Political affiliation

Survey Question:  In politics, as of today, are you a Democrat, a Republican, an Independent or what?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Democrat 353
 2 Republican 306
 3 Independent 255
 4 Other 52
 9 Don't know/Refused 58

Column: 119  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D8
  • D8 Political leaning

Survey Question:  Politically speaking, do you consider your self to be liberal, moderate, or conservative?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Liberal 259
 2 Moderate 364
 3 Conservative 335
 4 None 21
 9 Don't know/Refused 45

Column: 120  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D9
  • D9 Religion

Survey Question:  Are you Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, or another religion?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Catholic 272
 2 Protestant 456
 3 Jewish 20
 4 Other (specify) 163
 5 No religion 92
 9 Don't know/Refused 21

Column: 121  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D9A
  • D9A Religious attendance

Survey Question:  Do you attend religious services at least once a week, 2 or 3 times a month, once a month, or less than once a month?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Once a week 311
 2 Two or three times a month 113
 3 Once a month 87
 4 Less than once a month 272
 9 Don't know/Refused 80

Column: 122  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D10
  • D10 Marital status

Survey Question:  What is your marital status? Are you single, married, divorced, separated or widowed?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Single 261
 2 Married 573
 3 Divorced/separated 120
 4 Widowed 64
 9 Don't know/Refused 6

Column: 123  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D11
  • D11 Employment status

Survey Question:  Are you currently employed full time, employed part-time, retired, temporarily laid-off, or are you not employed?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Full-time 602
 2 Part-time 141
 3 Retired 154
 4 Temporarily laid off 12
 5 Not employed 110
 9 Don't know/Refused 5

Column: 124  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • D12
  • D12 Children under 18

Survey Question:  Are there any children under the age of 18 living in your household?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 408
 2 No 610
 4 Missing data 1
 9 Don't know/Refused 5

Column: 125  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: If Yes Ask Q12A

  • D12A
  • D12 Children under 11

Survey Question:  Are any of these children 11 years old or younger?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 292
 2 No 123
 4 Missing data 1
 9 Don't know/Refused 3

Column: 126  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • SEX
  • Sex

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Male 433
 2 Female 583

Column: 127  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Record sex.

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