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

Q1:When you follow the news these days, how interested are you in news about the relations of the United States with other countries?
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1 = Very interested
2 = Somewhat interested
3 = Hardly interested
4 = Don't follow the news

Q2:Present federal government programs - select whether you feel it should be expanded, cut back or kept about the same. [Aid to education]
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Expand
2 = Cut Back
3 = Kept about the Same

Q3:Possible threats to the vital interest of the United States in the next 10 years-select whether you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all. [Economic competition from Europe]
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1 = Critical Threat
2 = Important but not Critical
3 = Not Important

Q4:Possible foreign policy goals that the United States might have-select whether you think that it should be a very important foreign policy goal, a somewhat important foreign policy goal, or not an important goal at all? [Protecting weaker nations agai
-2 = Not asked
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1 = Very Important
2 = Somewhat Important
3 = Not Important at All

Q5:Do you think the U.S. should or should not participate in the following treaties and agreements? [The Kyoto agreement to reduce global warming]
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should Participate
2 = Should Not Participate

Q10:The World Trade Organization was established to rule on disputes over trade treaties. If another country files a complaint with the World Trade Organization and it rules against the U.S., as a general rule, should the U.S. comply with that decision or
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Yes
2 = No

Q13:When the US is part of international economic organizations like the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization, do you think that decisions should always be made by a majority of members or should the US be able to v
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Decisions should always be made by a majority
2 = The U.S. should be able to veto any decision made by a major

Q15:If a large majority of countries in the world have signed an agreement on how to address a major global issue and the US is considering whether to sign, how much should the US take into account the fact that a majority of countries have signed the agr
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1 = Not at all
2 = Just a little
3 = Some
4 = A lot

Q20:Do you think the U.S. should or should not make the general commitment to accept the decisions of the World Court?
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1 = Should
2 = Should Not

Q22:Most countries have agreed to rules that prohibit torturing prisoners to extract information. Which comes closer to your point of view?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Terrorists pose such an extreme threat that governments shou
2 = Rules against torture should be maintained because torture i

Q23:Some people have proposed that this should be changed so that if a decision was supported by all the other members, no member, not even the United States, could veto the decision. Would you favor or oppose this change?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Strongly favor
2 = Somewhat favor
3 = Somewhat oppose
4 = Strongly oppose

Q23 - Do you favor allowing majority of UN Security Council to override US veto
1 = Favor
2 = Oppose
3 = DK

Q25:Would you favor or oppose the use of U.S. troops: [If North Korea invaded South Korea]
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Favor
2 = Oppose

Q27: The United States currently has about 37,000 troops in South Korea. In your view, is that:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Too many
2 = Too few
3 = About right

Q28:Officials in Washington have proposed reducing the number of U.S. troops in South Korea by about one third. Do you think this will:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Be very good for South Korea's security
2 = Be somewhat good for South Korea's security
3 = Have no significant effect either way
4 = Be somewhat bad for South Korea's security
5 = Be very bad for South Korea's security

Q40:Please select if you agree or disagree with the following statement: The U.S. is playing the role of world policeman more than it should be.
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Agree
2 = Disagree

Q42:Here are some positions about the possible use of nuclear weapons by the United States. Which one comes closest to yours?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = The U.S. should never use nuclear weapons under any circumst
2 = The U.S. should only use nuclear weapons in response to a nu
3 = In certain circumstances, the U.S. should use nuclear weapon

Version of Q53 Shown
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Q53A
2 = Q53B

Q53A:Suppose there is a government that is providing substantial support to a terrorist group that the United States thinks might pose a threat to the United States at some point in the future. Please select when you think the US would have the right to o
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Whenever the United States determines it to be necessary, wi
2 = The United States should first seek United Nations approval,
3 = Only when the United Nations determines that such an action
4 = Under no circumstances

Q53B:Suppose there is a government that is providing substantial support to a terrorist group that the United States thinks might pose a threat to the United States. Please select when you think the US would have the right to overthrow this government eve
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = When the US thinks that the terrorist group may pose a threa
2 = Only when the US has strong evidence that the terrorist grou
3 = The US would always first need to get UN approval

Q55:Which best describes the conditions under which you think countries, on their own, should have the right to go to war with another country they believe may pose a threat to them.
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = If they have strong evidence that the other country is acqui
2 = Only if they have strong evidence that they are in imminent
3 = Only if the other country attacks them first
4 = Never

Version of Q70 Shown
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Q70_1
2 = Q70_2
3 = Q70_3
4 = Q70_4
5 = Q70_5
6 = Q70_6
7 = Q70_7
8 = Q70_8

Q70_1:Select whether you would support or oppose the United States using military force to destroy North Korea's nuclear weapons capability if the UN Security Council, most U.S. allies and the South Korean government were to approve such action.
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Support
2 = Oppose

Q73_2:If the U.S. were to consider using military force to destroy North Korea's nuclear capability would it be necessary or not necessary to first get: [Approval of the UN Security Council]
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Necessary
2 = Not Necessary

Q75:When the US government is making a decision, which do you think it should give more consideration to the views of:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = The majority of governments around the world
2 = The majority of people around the world

Q77:Now please consider how much influence you think some people and groups have on U.S. foreign policy on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 meaning they are not at all influential and 10 meaning they are extremely influential. [The opinion of the majority of t
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Not at all influential0
2 = 1
3 = 2
4 = 3
5 = 4
6 = 5
7 = 6
8 = 7
9 = 8
10 = 9
11 = Extremely influential10

Q78:How much influence do you think the following SHOULD have on U.S. foreign policy. 0 means they should not be at all influential and 10 means they should be extremely influential. [The opinion of the majority of the U.S. Public]
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should not be at all influential0
2 = 1
3 = 2
4 = 3
5 = 4
6 = 5
7 = 6
8 = 7
9 = 8
10 = 9
11 = Should be extremely influential10

Q85:Next, we have a question about NATO, the military organization of Europe and the United States. Do you feel we should:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Increase our commitment to NATO
2 = Keep our commitment what it is now
3 = Decrease our commitment but still remain in NATO
4 = Withdraw from NATO entirely

Q95: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, do you think we:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should take part
2 = Should leave this job to other countries

Q102:Who do you think should have the stronger role in helping the Iraqis to write a new constitution and build a new democratic government in Iraq, the United States or the United Nations?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = United States
2 = United Nations

Q120:Do you favor or oppose engaging in trade with the following countries? [Cuba]
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Yes, Favor Trade
2 = No, Oppose Trade

Q125:Which of the following three positions comes closest to your point of view about lowering trade barriers such as tariffs?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = I favor agreements to lower trade barriers provided the gove
2 = I favor agreements to lower trade barriers, but I oppose gov
3 = I oppose agreements to lower trade barriers

Q130:Overall, do you think that countries that are part of international trade agreements should or should not be required to maintain minimum standards for working conditions?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should be required
2 = Should not be required

Q140:In general, do you think that the following countries practice fair trade or unfair trade with the United States? [The countries of the European Union]
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Fair Trade
2 = Unfair Trade

Q150:Turning to something else, do you believe that globalization, especially the increasing connections of our economy with others around the world, is mostly good or mostly bad for the United States?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Mostly good
2 = Mostly bad

Q155:Overall, do you think international trade is good or bad for: [The U.S. (United States) economy]
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Good
2 = Bad

Q166:Do you favor the U.S. government giving subsidies to small farmers:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Only in bad years
2 = On a regular annual basis

Q175:For the following statement please select if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree: Rich countries are playing fair in trade negotiations with poor countries.
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Somewhat agree
3 = Somewhat disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

Q176:Currently there is a debate about outsourcing U.S. jobs, that is, moving jobs to countries where wages are lower. Which position is closer to yours:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Outsourcing is mostly a good thing because it results in low
2 = Outsourcing is mostly a bad thing because American workers l

Q190:Thinking about long-term military bases the U.S. has overseas, do you think the U.S. should have more bases overseas, fewer bases overseas, or about as many as we have now?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = More bases
2 = Fewer bases
3 = About as many as we have now

Q199:In the effort to fight terrorism, do you think that in the future, compared with what it has been doing, the U.S. government:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should put more emphasis on military methods
2 = Should put more emphasis on diplomatic and economic methods
3 = Has the balance about right

Q200:Do you think it will be best for the future of the country if we take an active part in world affairs or if we stay out of world affairs?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Active part
2 = Stay out

Q203:Do you think the US should or should not make active efforts to ensure that no other country becomes a superpower?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should make active efforts
2 = Should not make active efforts

Q205:Which statement comes closest to your position?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = As the sole remaining superpower, the U.S. should continue t
2 = The U.S. should do its share in efforts to solve internation
3 = The U.S. should withdraw from most efforts to solve internat

Q208:What do you think is the more important lesson of September 11th; that the U.S. needs to work more closely with other countries to fight terrorism or that the U.S. needs to act on its own more to fight terrorism?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Needs to work more closely with other countries
2 = Needs to act on its own more

Q220:In the Middle East conflict, do you think the United States should:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Take Israel's side
2 = Take the Palestinians' side
3 = Not take either side

Q230:Do you think the U.S. should or should not put greater pressure on countries in the Middle East, like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to become more democratic?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should
2 = Should not

Q243:Before the U.S. withdraws from Iraq do you think it is or is not necessary to have a democratically-elected government?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Is necessary
2 = Is not necessary

Q260:Should legal immigration into the United States be kept at its present level, increased or decreased?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Kept at present level
2 = Increased
3 = Decreased

Q290:As a general rule, when it comes to international issues, do you think Mexico should follow the U.S. lead or should Mexico generally have an independent foreign policy?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Follow the U.S. lead
2 = Have an independent foreign policy

Q310:Which country should be more responsible for dealing with each of the following problems? [Illegal Mexican immigrants entering the U.S.]
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Mexico
2 = United States

Q315:Just your best guess, please estimate what percentage of adults in Mexico know how to read and write their native language?
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-1 = REFUSED

Q315:Just your best guess, please estimate what percentage of adults in Mexico know how to read and write their native language?
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1 = 100-85%
2 = 84-70%
3 = 69-51%
4 = 50-26
5 = 25-0%

Q316:Just your best guess, please estimate what percentage of Mexicans have used marijuana?
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1 = 100-71%
2 = 70-41%
3 = 40-26%
4 = 25-11
5 = 10-0%

Q317:Just your best guess, please estimate what percentage of Americans have used marijuana?
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1 = 100-81%
2 = 80-61%
3 = 60-46%
4 = 45-35%
5 = 34-21%
6 = 20-0

Q330:Please rate your feelings toward some countries and peoples [North Korea]
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1 = 100-76%
2 = 75-51%
3 = 50%
4 = 49-31%
5 = 30-0%

Coded: The countries of the European Union have introduced a common currency. To the best of your knowledge, what is this currency called?
1 = Correct
2 = Incorrect
3 = Don't Know / No Answer

Q1040:What is your religious preference?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Christian
2 = Jewish
3 = Muslim
4 = Some other religion, please specify:
5 = No religion

Q1040A:Would that be Catholic or Protestant?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Protestant
2 = Catholic

Q1042:Which one of these words best describes your kind of Christianity - fundamentalist, evangelical, charismatic, Pentecostal, or moderate to liberal?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Fundamentalist, evangelical, charismatic, or Pentecostal
2 = Moderate to liberal

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

: Political party affiliation (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

In general, do you think of yourself as:
-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

Ideology - 3 categories
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Conservative
2 = Middle of the road
3 = Liberal

Age - 4 categories
-1 = REFUSED
1 = 18-29
2 = 30-49
3 = 50-64
4 = 65+

Age summary - 2 categories
-1 = REFUSED
1 = 18-49
2 = 50+

Income - 7 categories
-1 = REFUSED
1 = <$15K
2 = $15K-$24,999
3 = $25K-$34,999
4 = $35K-$49,999
5 = $50K-$99,999
6 = $100K-$149,999
7 = $150K+

Education - 5 categories
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Post Grad
2 = College grad only
3 = Some college
4 = HS grad
5 = < HS grad

Religion - 4 categories
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Protestant
2 = Catholic
3 = Jewish
4 = Muslim

Employment - 4 categories
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Employed
2 = Not Employed
3 = Student
4 = Retired

1 = GOP
2 = Dem
3 = Indie