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
4 = D

A permanent International Criminal Court has been established by the UN (United Nations) to try individuals suspected of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. Some say the U.S. (United States) should not support the Court because trumped up
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should
2 = Should not

Should the US participate or not participate in the International Criminal Court that tries individuals for war crimes, genocide, or crimes against humanity if their own country won't try them?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should participate
2 = Should not participate

As you may know in Darfur, Sudan government-backed militias have driven over a million Darfuris from their homes, with tens of thousands of them dying. The UN has determined that crimes against humanity and war crimes have been committed. Some people say
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = The existing International Criminal Court
2 = A new temporary tribunal

As you may know, the administration has just released a proposed budget for the next fiscal year, 2006.Is it your impression that in this budget:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = There is a large surplus
2 = There is a small surplus
3 = The budget is balanced
4 = There is a small deficit
5 = There is a large deficit

Is it your impression that in the proposed budget, spending for the following items would... [Defense (not including spending on Iraq)]
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Increase
2 = Decrease
3 = Stay the same

[space - Your preferred amount]
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED

Do you think the amount shown for economic and humanitarian aid:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = is the total amount
2 = there is substantially more spending on aid somewhere else i

In the budget exercise you just completed you proposed lowering defense spending. Here are some things that could be reduced in order to lower defense spending. For each one, please indicate how much, if at all, you would like to have it reduced. [Over
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = 0 Not at all
2 = -1 A little
3 = -2 Some
4 = -3 Quite a bit
5 = -4 A lot

Here are some things that the defense budget is spent on. Please indicate if you would like to see them increased or reduced. [Overall number of soldiers in the military]
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = 4 Increase a lot
2 = 3 Increase quite a bit
3 = 2 Increase some
4 = 1 Increase a little
5 = 0 Keep same
6 = -1 Reduce a little
7 = -2 Reduce some
8 = -3 Reduce quite a bit
9 = -4 Reduce a lot

As you may know some of the tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 were designed to be temporary and will expire in a few years. Which of the following is closer to your position:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = The tax cuts should be made permanent because they are good
2 = The big deficits the US is running hurt the economy so the t

Which area of the federal budget do you think has the most pork barrel and other wasteful spending?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Space Program and Science Research
2 = Environment and Natural Resources
3 = Job Training and Employment
4 = Medical Research
5 = Federal Administration of Justice
6 = UN and UN Peacekeeping
7 = State Department
8 = Transportation
9 = Military aid to foreign countries
10 = Education
11 = Housing
12 = Energy conservation and research
13 = Veterans' benefits
14 = Humanitarian and economic aid to foreign countries
15 = Defense/military
16 = Homeland Security

When the US military is in another country like it is today in Iraq, who do you think should conduct most relief and reconstruction programs:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = The US military
2 = The UN, international aid organizations and US civilian agen

Right now, the size of US defense budget is based on the need for the US to have the capability to fulfill commitments it has made to protect a number of other countries if they are attacked. Here are three positions people have taken on US defense spend
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = The US should only spend enough to protect itself but not to
2 = The US should spend enough so that it can protect itself and
3 = The US should only spend enough to protect itself and to joi

Which statement comes closest to your point of view:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Today there are numerous terrorist organizations that are ho
2 = The US should do everything it can through the CIA, the FBI

Which statement comes closest to your point of view:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = The US government should not cut defense spending because ma
2 = It does not make sense to keep spending money on defense so

Imagine that the President and Congress decided to cut defense spending by 15% and directed this money to education, healthcare, housing, and cutting the deficit instead. Would you:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Support this decision
2 = Oppose this decision

Now please think about how much the US should spend on defense as compared to its potential enemies. For discussion's sake, let's include as potential enemies Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Libya and Syria. Here are some possible levels that have been
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = A bit more than its most powerful potential enemy
2 = About as much as all of its potential enemies combined.
3 = About twice as much as all its potential enemies combined
4 = About three times as much as all its potential enemies combi

How closely would you say you follow news about spending on defense?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Very closely
2 = Somewhat closely
3 = Not very closely
4 = Not at all closely

Party ID (3 categories)
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Republican
2 = Other
3 = Democrat

Party ID (7 categories)
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Strong Republican
2 = Not Strong Republican
3 = Leans Republican
4 = Undecided/Independent/Other
5 = Leans Democrat
6 = Not Strong Democrat
7 = Strong Democrat

-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Extremely Liberal
2 = Liberal
3 = Slightly liberal
4 = Moderate, middle of the road
5 = Slightly conservative
6 = Conservative
7 = Extremely conservative

Are you currently registered to vote?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Yes, I am registered to vote at my present address
2 = Yes, I am registered to vote at a different address
3 = No, I am not registered to vote
4 = Not sure

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