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

congressional district.
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED

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

As a general rule, when the US enters into international agreements, do you think there should or should not be an independent international body, such as a court, to judge whether the parties are complying with the agreement?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should
2 = Should not

Even if the US loses a case from time to time, it is better for the US to generally use international courts to resolve its disputes with other countries than to allow some disputes to escalate to destructive levels.
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Very convincing
2 = Somewhat convincing
3 = Somewhat unconvincing
4 = Very unconvincing

STATEMENT: Below are some issues that are governed by treaties the US has signed together with other countries. For each one please select whether the US should or should not agree to have an international body, such as a court, to judge disputes that may
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should agree
2 = Should not agree

In most cases, the actions of individuals are simply governed by the laws of the country they live in. Do you think that:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = in some cases there are individual actions that are of such
2 = only individual nations should make laws governing the acts

As you may know, the United States has signed a number of treaties that prohibit the use of torture. Do you approve or disapprove of the United States signing these treaties?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove

When acts of torture have been committed, who do you think should be held responsible?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Only the persons who committed the acts of torture
2 = Only the persons who gave the orders to use torture
3 = Both
4 = Neither

Do you think the U.S. should or should not participate in the International Criminal Court that can try 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 a general rule, when the US is part of treaties on human rights, do you think:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = The US should claim a special exception, so that US complian
2 = The US should not claim a special exception for the US

Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a ...
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
3 = Independent
4 = Other
5 = No preference

Would you call yourself a ...
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Strong Republican
2 = Not very strong Republican

Would you call yourself a ...
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Strong Democrat
2 = Not very strong Democrat

Do you think of yourself as closer to the ...
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Republican Party
2 = Democratic Party
3 = Neither

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

If this year's upcoming elections were held today, would you vote Republican, Democratic or are you unsure about this?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Republican
2 = Democratic
3 = Unsure

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

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
5 = 2+ Races, Non-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

-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