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

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Democracy is the best form of government.
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Agree
2 = Disagree

Is it your impression that:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = The US is a member of the World Trade Organization (or WTO)
2 = The US is not a member of the World Trade Organization

Do you think joining the WTO has made the United States better or worse in terms of economic development?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Better
2 = Worse

Some people divide the world into developed and developing countries or areas. Would you say the WTO has brought:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = More good to the DEVELOPED countries in the world
2 = More harm
3 = Good and harm are about equal

Would you say the WTO has brought:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = More good to DEVELOPING countries in the world
2 = More harm
3 = Good and harm are about equal

Would you say the WTO has brought:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = More good to the WORLD as a whole
2 = More harm
3 = Good and harm are about equal

Which position is closest to yours?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Democracy is the best form of government for all countries
2 = For some countries democracy is not the best form of governm

How much influence do you think the views of the majority of Americans have on the decisions of elected officials in Washington? Please answer on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 meaning not at all influential and 10 meaning extremely influential.
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED

For each, please select which position is closer to your own views.
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = When there are more democracies the world is a safer place.
2 = Democracy may make life better within a country, but it does

For each, please select which position is closer to your own views. Do you think democracies are:
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less likely to go to war with each other than are other type
2 = Just as likely to go to war with each other as are other typ

For each, please select which position is closer to your own views.
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Because democracies are responsive to the will of the people
2 = Because it is hard to avoid conflicts between people, democr

For each, please select which position is closer to your own views.
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Democracies better serve the needs of their people and thus
2 = People support terrorist groups because of their ideological

For each, please select which position is closer to your own views.
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = It is necessary to have democracy before it is possible to h
2 = It is necessary to have economic development before it is po
3 = Economic development and democracy each help the other, and

Please select whether you think helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations is a:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Very important foreign policy goal
2 = Somewhat important foreign policy goal
3 = Not an important goal at all

Which position is closest to yours?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = As a rule US foreign policy should encourage countries to be
2 = As a rule US foreign policy should pursue US interests, whic

Which position is closer to yours?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = It is possible for Islamic countries to be democratic
2 = Democracy and Islam are incompatible

When countries become more democratic how do you think it affects the likelihood that they will agree with US policies?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Increases the likelihood
2 = Decreases the likelihood
3 = Has no effect either way

If Saudi Arabia were to hold free elections do you think the elected government would be:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = More friendly to the US
2 = Less friendly to the US
3 = It would have no effect either way.

Do you think the US should or should not spend money to try to influence elections in other countries in order to help elect candidates friendly to the US?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Should
2 = Should not

As you may know, Pakistan is now led by General Musharraf, who came to power through a military coup, but made a commitment to hold elections. General Musharraf recently changed his mind and cancelled scheduled elections. Here are two views of what the U
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = The US should pressure the Musharraf government to hold elec
2 = The US should not pressure the Musharraf government to hold

Here are some methods for promoting democracy that have been proposed. Please tell me if you favor or oppose them and if you feel that way strongly or somewhat. [Helping a government that is having free elections for the first time by giving it aid and
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Favor Strongly
2 = Favor Somewhat
3 = Oppose Somewhat
4 = Oppose Strongly

In general, is it better for the US to promote democracy by:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Acting on its own because the US can act more decisively and
2 = Working through the UN because such efforts will be seen as

Do you think:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = It should be the goal of the UN to promote democracy in the
2 = The UN should not be involved in trying to influence what ki

Which of the following do you agree with more?
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = The World Bank should only give loans to poor countries that
2 = The World Bank should help people in poor countries and not

Do you think that the goal of overthrowing Iraq's authoritarian government and establishing a democracy was by itself a good enough reason to go to war with Iraq?
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Yes
2 = No

As you may know, in October Iraqis will vote on whether to accept or reject a new constitution that recognizes Islamic law as a main source of legislation. Some are concerned that this may undermine the rights of women. If the Iraqis vote to accept the c
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Threaten to withdraw US support unless the constitution is c
2 = Accept the constitution as it is

As you may know, in October Iraqis will vote on whether to accept or reject a new constitution in a referendum. If the referendum passes, should America:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Maintain current troop levels while working to ensure the im
2 = Assume the implementation of democracy is achieved and begin

Generally, do you think:
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = The United States should support the pro-democracy movement
2 = This is an internal Chinese matter and the United States sho

Please evaluate the effectiveness of following methods the US can employ to promote democracy. [Helping a government that is having free elections for the first time by giving it aid and technical assistance]
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Does a lot more harm than good
2 = Does a little more harm than good
3 = Does a little more good than harm
4 = Does a lot more good than harm

Party ID (3 categories)
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Republican
2 = Other
3 = Democrat

Party ID (7 categories)
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-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

What is your religious preference? Do you consider yourself:
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-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
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-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 - 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
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-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
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-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