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In politics today, do you generally think of yourself as very conservative, cons
All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life?
If the appropriate local government raises local revenue to improve any of the i
Shortage: What form of local tax/revenue raising would you most like to see incr
If a local government is going to get more tax revenue to improve an inadequate
Surplus: What form of local tax/revenue raising would you most like to see decre
Do (or did) your K-12 school age children attend public or private schools?
Which of the following determines the amount of property tax that a California h
Do property tax rates applied to a property's value (to determine the amount owe
What is the annual percentage rate that property is taxed in all of California?
Do you own or rent your place of primary residence?
What year did you buy it?
Approximately what did you pay for it?
Do you owe money on it?
Do you pay your property taxes directly to the county, or through your mortgage?
Within $100, estimate how much you pay annually in property taxes on your home
Do you own a business that pays property taxes?
Do you own more than one home in California, either as a second home for persona
Do you fill out your own state and federal income tax form, or do you have it do
Do you take the standard deduction on your income taxes, or do you itemize your
Do you believe that SALES taxes in California effectively impose a greater burde
Do you believe that PROPERTY taxes in California effectively impose a greater bu
Rank 3 most imp considerations: Does it appear that people are being harmed?
Rank 3 most imp considerations: Does it appear that people are being taken advan
Rank 3 most imp considerations: Does it appear that people are cheating or takin
Rank 3 most imp considerations: Does it appear that people are being disloyal to
Rank 3 most imp considerations: Does it appear that people are dishonoring cheri
Rank 3 most imp considerations: Does it appear that people are committing indece
Rank 3 most imp considerations: Does it appear that people are losing their pers
Rank 3 most imp considerations: Does it appear that any of the information used
2 least imp considerations: Does it appear that people are being harmed?
2 least imp considerations: Does it appear that people are being taken advantage
2 least imp considerations: Does it appear that people are cheating or taking mo
2 least imp considerations: Does it appear that people are being disloyal to us?
2 least imp considerations: Does it appear that people are dishonoring cherished
2 least imp considerations: Does it appear that people are committing indecent a
2 least imp considerations: Does it appear that people are losing their personal
2 least imp considerations: Does it appear that any of the information used on e
Almost done. For statistical purposes only, we just need to ask you about your c
Many people who start college do not end up graduating with a Bachelor's degree,
Where did you receive your Bachelor's degree (name and location of college or un
Did you attend classes at that college or university in person or online, for th
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Which one of the following best represents your race? Other (please specify)
What is your family's annual household income from all sources?
What is your marital status?
How many children do you have?
Do you live in a...?
What County of California is your Primary Residence?
Generally speaking, what is your outlook on the future?
I like helping people.
I sometimes make mistakes.
I'm easily disappointed.
I enjoy repairing things.
I like to try out new activities.
I have highly original ideas.
I am prepared to tell people if they are mistaken.
I conceal my feelings.
I am nervous before big events.
I enjoy setting long term goals.
How would you rate your physical health?
The next several questions are about politics. Are you registered to vote in t
Are you or were you officially registered as a Democrat, Independent/Unaffiliate
Were you registered to vote in the past?
Many people vote, but many others don't have time. How about you? Which descri
Regardless of your official registration, in general, do you think of yourself a
Would you say you are a strong Democrat or not a strong Democrat?
Would you say you are a strong Republican or not a strong Republican?
Would you say that you lean more towards the Democratic Party, the Republican Pa
Some people seem to follow what's going on in government and public affairs most
How much of the time do you think you can trust the federal government in WASHIN
How much of the time do you think you can trust the California State government
The next few questions are about where you get your news. How many days in the p
How about national network TV news? (For example, NBC, ABC, CBS, etc.)
What about National cable TV news? (For example, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, etc.)
Which national cable news network do you primarily watch? - Selected Choice
What about newspaper(s)? (either in-print or on the Internet)
What about National Public Radio?
What about Political Talk Radio? (For example, Rush Limbaugh)
What about Internet blogs or other online sites?
What about social media sites? (For example, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Almost done. Finally, for statistical purposes only (to make sure we are gettin
How often would you say that you pray?
Which of the following categories best describes your religious identity? - Sele
Which of the following categories best describes your religious identity? - Othe
What denomination of Protestant are you? - Selected Choice
What denomination of Protestant are you? - Other (please specify): - Text
Do you consider yourself a "Born-Again" Christian?
Do you consider yourself any of the following: Pentecostal, Charismatic, or "Spi
Last question: Which of the following statements about the Bible comes closest t
What is your employment status? Employed full-time
What is your employment status? Employed part time but looking for full-time wor
What is your employment status? Employed part time; not looking for full-time wo
What is your employment status? Contract worker or consultant
What is your employment status? Out of work but looking for work
What is your employment status? Out of work; not looking for work
What is your employment status? Homemaker
What is your employment status? Student
What is your employment status? Retired
What is your employment status? Volunteer
What is your employment status? Disabled, unable to work
What is your employment status? Other
What is your employment status? Other (specify)
I enjoy meeting new people.
Which national cable news network do you primarily watch? - Other (please specif
Which category or categories best describe(s) your race and/or ethnicity? (selec
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Do you speak a language other than English at home?
What is this language? - Selected Choice
What is this language? - Other - Text
What is your primary employment status? - Selected Choice
In January 2016, what was your primary employment status? - Other - Text
In January 2016, were you primarily…
In January 2016, were you…
How many children less than 18 years of age live in your household (if any)?
Including yourself, how many adults (18 years and older) currently live in your
What sex was originally listed on your birth certificate?
What is the highest grade or year of school you have completed?
Which one of the following best represents your race? Select only one. - Selecte
Are you of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish Origin?
Zip code:
What is your birth year?
Do you think of yourself as: - Selected Choice
Do you think of yourself as… - Selected Choice
What is your race? You may select more than one. - Selected Choice White
What is your race? You may select more than one. - Selected Choice Black or Afri
What is your race? You may select more than one. - Selected Choice American Indi
What is your race? You may select more than one. - Selected Choice Native Hawaii
What is your race? You may select more than one. - Selected Choice Middle Easter
What is your race? You may select more than one. - Selected Choice Asian
What is your race? You may select more than one. - Selected Choice Other
Final Weight Dec-2016
Month and Year when panelist completed profile survey
Which of the following categories captures your age?
A fair and just society makes sure that: Those who compete the hardest get the b
A fair and just society makes sure that: Everyone has equal access to nutrition,
A fair and just society makes sure that: Those who break the rules get what they
Free speech is more/less important than: Ensuring everyone is treated with respe
Free speech is more/less important than: Keeping the country safe
Free speech is more/less important than: Promoting good morals
Freedom of religion is more/less important than: Making sure the law treats ever
Freedom of religion is more/less important than: Promoting public health
Freedom of religion is more/less important than: Keeping the country safe
Agree/disagree: We'd be better off if people would learn to take care of themsel
Agree/disagree: When I hear of someone with an addiction, I want to help
Agree/disagree: Some behaviors are sick and should be illegal, even if no one's
Agree/disagree: Putting your own interests ahead of your team deserves punishmen
Agree/disagree: Our diversity is what makes our country strong
Agree/disagree: People don't have enough respect for authority anymore
True/false: Human nature is to be morally weak. People must be taught do good
True/false: Human efforts to improve society, no matter how well intentioned, wi
True/false: Society and culture are very fragile things that must be safeguarded
Agree/disagree: Watching children grow up is life's greatest joy
Agree/disagree: Kids are more trouble than they are worth
Agree/disagree: Having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents
Agree/disagree: People who never have had children lead emptier lives
Agree/disagree: It is better to not have children because they are such a heavy
Agree/disagree: A marriage without children is not fully complete
Agree/disagree: Having children increases people's standing in society
Agree/disagree: Having children restricts the career opportunities for one or bo
Agree/disagree: A job is alright, but what most women want is a home and childre
Local governments provide adequate/inadequate public services for: K-12 public e
Local governments provide adequate/inadequate public services for: Local roads,
Local governments provide adequate/inadequate public services for: Police and fi
Local governments provide adequate/inadequate public services for: Public transi