Duration of interview (categorized in 5-minute intervals)
1 = Less than 5 minutes
2 = 5 - 9:59
3 = 10 - 14:59
4 = 15 - 19:59
5 = 20 - 24:59
6 = 25 - 29:59
7 = 30 - 34:59
8 = 35 - 39:59
9 = 40 - 44:59
10 = 45 - 49:59
11 = 50 - 54:59
12 = 55 - 59:59
13 = 60 - 64:59
14 = 65 - 69:59
15 = 70 - 74:59
16 = 75 - 79:59
17 = 80 - 84:59
18 = 85 - 89:59
19 = 90 - 94:59
20 = 95 - 99:59
21 = More than 100 minutes

sample group
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = A
2 = B
3 = C

Based on what you know, do you think the U.S. SHOULD or SHOULD NOT participate in the following treaties and agreements? [The Kyoto agreement to reduce global warming]
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should
2 = Should Not

With regard to missile defense, do you think the US should:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Build a missile defense system right away
2 = Do more research until such a system is proven to be effecti
3 = Not build a missile defense system at all

What is your impression of the positions of the following people or groups on this question: Should the U.S. participate or not participate in the Kyoto agreement to reduce global warming? [The majority of Congress]
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Participate
2 = Not participate

What is your impression of the positions of the following people or groups on this question: Should defense spending be expanded, cut back, or kept about the same? [The majority of Congress]
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Expanded
2 = Cut back
3 = Kept about the same

What is your impression of the positions of the following people or groups on this question: Should countries that are part of international trade agreements be required or not be required to maintain minimum standards for working conditions and for prot
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should be required
2 = Should not

What is your impression of the positions of the following people or groups on this question: Who should have the stronger role in helping the Iraqis to write a new constitution and build a new democratic government, the United States or the United Nation
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = United States
2 = United Nations

What is your impression of the positions of the following people or groups on this question: In general, when the United States is asked to be part of a United Nations international peacekeeping force in a troubled part of the world, should the US take p
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Take Part
2 = Leave Job to Others

What is your impression of the positions of the following people or groups on this question:Should the U.S. pay its UN dues in full? [Your member of Congress]
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Favor
2 = Oppose

What is your impression of the positions of the following people or groups on this question: In the Middle East conflict, should the United States take Israel's side, take the Palestinians' side, or not take either side? [Your member of Congress]
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Take Israel's side
2 = Take the Palestinians' side
3 = Not take either side

What is your impression of the positions of the following people or groups on this question: With regard to missile defense, should the US:--Build a missile defense system right away--Do more research until such a system is proven to be effective--Not bu
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Build a missile defense system right away
2 = Do more research until proven effective
3 = Not build at all

As a general rule, should the U.S. use troops to stop a government from committing genocide and killing large numbers of its own people?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Most leaders would favor
2 = Most leaders would oppose
3 = Views would be evenly balanced

When dealing with international problems, the US should be more willing to make decisions within the United Nations even if this means that the United States will sometimes have to go along with a policy that is not its first choice.
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Most leaders would agree
2 = Most leaders would disagree
3 = Views would be evenly balanced

Who should have the stronger role in helping the Iraqis to write a new constitution and build a new democratic government, the United States or the United Nations?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Most leaders would say United States
2 = Most leaders would say United Nations
3 = Views are evenly balanced

If the upcoming election for president were held today for whom would you vote:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = George W. Bush
2 = John F. Kerry

How sure are you that you will vote this way?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Very sure
2 = Somewhat sure
3 = Not very sure

If the election for U.S. (United States) Congress were being held today, would you vote for...the Republican Party's candidate or the Democrat Party's candidate for Congress in your district?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat

In politics today, do you think of yourself as:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Strongly Republican
2 = Leaning toward Republican
3 = Independent
4 = Leaning toward Democrat
5 = Strongly Democrat
6 = Other

Did you vote for a candidate for the House of Representatives or the Senate in the election in November 2002?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Yes
2 = No

What is your religious preference? Do you consider yourself:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Christian
2 = Jewish
3 = Muslim
4 = Buddhist
5 = Hindu
6 = Other religion
7 = Agnostic
8 = Atheist
9 = No religious preference

Would you describe yourself as
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Protestant
2 = Catholic
3 = Mormon
4 = Orthodox

Would you describe yourself as a 'born-again' or evangelical?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = No opinion

How often do you attend church or attend religious services--at least once a week, almost every week, about once a month, seldom, or never?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Once a week
2 = Almost every week
3 = About once a month
4 = Seldom
5 = Never

Age
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED

Age - 4 categories
1 = 18-29
2 = 30-44
3 = 45-59
4 = 60+
99 = Under 18

Age - 7 categories
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65-74
7 = 75+
99 = Under 18

Dual Income HH
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
0 = No
1 = Yes

Education (Highest Degree Received)
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than high school
2 = Some high school, no diploma
3 = Graduated from high school - Diploma or equivalent (GED)
4 = Some college, no degree
5 = Associate degree (AA, AS)
6 = Bachelor's degree
7 = Master's degree
8 = Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD)
9 = Doctorate degree

Education (Categorical)
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than high school
2 = High school
3 = Some college
4 = Bachelor's degree or higher

Race / Ethnicity
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = White, Non-Hispanic
2 = Black, Non-Hispanic
3 = Other, Non-Hispanic
4 = Hispanic

Gender
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Male
2 = Female

Housing Type
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = A single-family house detached
2 = A single-family house attached
3 = An apartment
4 = A condominium or co-op
5 = College dormitory
6 = A manufactured or mobile home
7 = Other

Household Income
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,000 to $7,499
3 = $7,500 to $9,999
4 = $10,000 to $12,499
5 = $12,500 to $14,999
6 = $15,000 to $19,999
7 = $20,000 to $24,999
8 = $25,000 to $29,999
9 = $30,000 to $34,999
10 = $35,000 to $39,999
11 = $40,000 to $49,999
12 = $50,000 to $59,999
13 = $60,000 to $74,999
14 = $75,000 to $84,999
15 = $85,000 to $99,999
16 = $100,000 to $124,999
17 = $125,000 to $149,999
18 = $150,000 to $174,999
19 = $175,000 or more

Marital Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Married
2 = Single (never married)
3 = Divorced
4 = Widowed
5 = Separated

MSA Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
0 = Non-Metro
1 = Metro

Region 4 - Based On State Of Residence
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Northeast
2 = Midwest
3 = South
4 = West

Region 9 - Based On State Of Residence
1 = New England
2 = Mid-Atlantic
3 = East-North Central
4 = West-North Central
5 = South Atlantic
6 = East-South Central
7 = West-South Central
8 = Mountain
9 = Pacific

Ownership Status Of Living Quarters
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Own
2 = Rent
3 = Do not pay for housing

Current Employment Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = I work as a paid employee
2 = I am self-employed
3 = I am an owner/partner in small business, prof practice, farm
4 = I work at least 15 hrs/wk w/o pay in family business/farm
5 = I am unemployed, temporarily laid off, but looking for work
6 = I am retired
7 = I am disabled
8 = I am a homemaker
9 = Other