God and Society in North America, 1996 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) ID (ID)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	53,565.85	22,293.06

2) Country (COUNTRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Canada	3000	49.8
2) USA	3023	50.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

3) US Census Division (USCD)

	TOTAL	%
1) East North Central	400	13.2
2) East South Central	251	8.3
3) Middle Atlantic	400	13.2
4) Mountain	246	8.1
5) New England	249	8.2
6) Pacific	416	13.8
7) South Atlantic	402	13.3
8) West North Central	249	8.2
9) West South Central	410	13.6
Missing	3477
Total	3023	100.0

4) US State (STATE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	3023	24.83	14.78

5) Province? (PROVINCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) British Columbia	400	13.3
2) Alberta	400	13.3
3) Saskatchewan	190	6.3
4) Manitoba	211	7.0
5) Ontario	700	23.3
6) Quebec	700	23.3
7) New Brunswick	125	4.2
8) Nova Scotia	154	5.1
9) Prince Edward Island	23	0.8
10) Newfoundland	97	3.2
Missing	3500
Total	3000	100.0

6) Sex of respondent (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	2975	49.4
2) Female	3048	50.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

7) Language of interview (LANGUAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) English	5249	87.1
2) French	605	10.0
3) Spanish	169	2.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

8) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), which one do you feel should receive the greatest attention from (Canada's/America's) leaders? -- First Mentioned (IMPTISS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	13.89	14.23

9) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Abortion (ISSUE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5827	96.7
1) Checked	196	3.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

10) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Crime/Violence (ISSUE2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5268	87.5
1) Checked	755	12.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

11) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Deficit/Debt/Government spending (ISSUE3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	4872	80.9
1) Checked	1151	19.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

12) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Defense/Military/Peace/NATO (ISSUE4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5409	89.8
1) Checked	614	10.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

13) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Drugs (ISSUE5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5550	92.1
1) Checked	473	7.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

14) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Economy - general/recession (ISSUE6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	4813	79.9
1) Checked	1210	20.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

15) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Education/Schools (ISSUE7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5161	85.7
1) Checked	862	14.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

16) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Environment/Pollution (ISSUE8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5828	96.8
1) Checked	195	3.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

17) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Health care/Medicare (ISSUE9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5085	84.4
1) Checked	938	15.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

18) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Immigration/Refugees (ISSUE10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5778	95.9
1) Checked	245	4.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

19) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Jobs/Unemployment (ISSUE11)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	4416	73.3
1) Checked	1607	26.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

20) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Justice system - gun control, death penalty (ISSUE12)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5842	97.0
1) Checked	181	3.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

21) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Moral issues/Pornography (ISSUE13)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5860	97.3
1) Checked	163	2.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

22) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- National unity/Quebec's future (ISSUE14)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	4800	79.7
1) Checked	1223	20.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

23) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Poverty/The poor/Homeless (ISSUE15)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5744	95.4
1) Checked	279	4.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

24) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Racism/Equality (ISSUE16)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5919	98.3
1) Checked	104	1.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

25) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Social services - pensions/day care/housing (ISSUE17)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5732	95.2
1) Checked	291	4.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

26) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Taxes/Tax reform/GST - general (ISSUE18)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5656	93.9
1) Checked	367	6.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

27) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Welfare (ISSUE19)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5622	93.3
1) Checked	401	6.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

28) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- AIDS (ISSUE20)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6000	99.6
1) Checked	23	0.4
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

29) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Cost of living (ISSUE21)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6014	99.9
1) Checked	9	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

30) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Cuban issues (ISSUE22)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6019	99.9
1) Checked	4	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

31) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Teen pregnancy (ISSUE23)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6015	99.9
1) Checked	8	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

32) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Family problems/issues (ISSUE24)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5926	98.4
1) Checked	97	1.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

33) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Farming/Agriculture (ISSUE25)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6003	99.7
1) Checked	20	0.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

34) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Fisheries/Fishing dispute (ISSUE26)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6006	99.7
1) Checked	17	0.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

35) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Foreign aid (ISSUE27)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5983	99.3
1) Checked	40	0.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

36) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Free trade/NAFTA/International-Province (ISSUE28)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5937	98.6
1) Checked	86	1.4
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

37) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Gambling (ISSUE29)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6021	100.0
1) Checked	2	0.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

38) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Government/Politics/Government salaries (ISSUE30)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5680	94.3
1) Checked	343	5.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

39) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Human rights/Civil rights/Bill 33 (ISSUE31)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5974	99.2
1) Checked	49	0.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

40) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Interest Rates (ISSUE32)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6016	99.9
1) Checked	7	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

41) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Labor issues/Unions (ISSUE33)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6015	99.9
1) Checked	8	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

42) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Language issues (ISSUE34)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5982	99.3
1) Checked	41	0.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

43) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Native issues (ISSUE35)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5980	99.3
1) Checked	43	0.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

44) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Natural resources (ISSUE36)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6003	99.7
1) Checked	20	0.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

45) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Research and development (ISSUE37)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6014	99.9
1) Checked	9	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

46) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Senior issues (ISSUE38)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5984	99.4
1) Checked	39	0.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

47) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Value of the dollar (ISSUE39)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6015	99.9
1) Checked	8	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

48) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Women's issues (ISSUE40)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6015	99.9
1) Checked	8	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

49) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Constitution (ISSUE41)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5980	99.3
1) Checked	43	0.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

50) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Foreign affairs (ISSUE42)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5798	96.3
1) Checked	225	3.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

51) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- CBC cutbacks/Destruction of CBC (ISSUE43)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6015	99.9
1) Checked	8	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

52) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- National identity (ISSUE44)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6006	99.7
1) Checked	17	0.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

53) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Wages/Salaries (ISSUE45)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6000	99.6
1) Checked	23	0.4
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

54) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Tourism (ISSUE46)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6022	100.0
1) Checked	1	0.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

55) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Youth (ISSUE47)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5986	99.4
1) Checked	37	0.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

56) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Religion (ISSUE48)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6005	99.7
1) Checked	18	0.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

57) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Child abuse/Well-being of children (ISSUE49)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5977	99.2
1) Checked	46	0.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

58) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Interprovincial relations (ISSUE50)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6009	99.8
1) Checked	14	0.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

59) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Canadian-U.S. conflict/Relations (ISSUE51)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6015	99.9
1) Checked	8	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

60) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Population (ISSUE52)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6012	99.8
1) Checked	11	0.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

61) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Other (ISSUE53)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5886	97.7
1) Checked	137	2.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

62) To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Don't know/Not sure (ISSUE54)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5602	93.0
1) Checked	421	7.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

63) There is a lot of talk these days about what the aims of this country should be for the next 10 years. I'll read you two sets of three priorities, and I'd like you to tell me which of these you feel is most important. Which of these three priorities do you feel is the most important? -- 1st set (AIM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Raising moral standards	2031	33.7
2) Giving people more say in government	1878	31.2
3) Maintaining law and order in a nation	2062	34.2
4) Don't know	52	0.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

64) There is a lot of talk these days about what the aims of this country should be for the next 10 years. I'll read you two sets of three priorities, and I'd like you to tell me which of these you feel is most important. Which of these three priorities do you feel is the most important? -- 2nd set (AIM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preserving and promoting the family	2664	44.2
2) Protecting the environment	1137	18.9
3) Building a healthy economy	2180	36.2
4) Don't know	42	0.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

65) There is a lot of talk these days about what the aims of this country should be for the next 10 years. I'll read you two sets of three priorities, and I'd like you to tell me which of these you feel is least important. Which of these three priorities do you feel is the least important? -- 1st set (AIM3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Raising moral standards	2250	37.4
2) Giving people more say in government	2382	39.5
3) Maintaining law and order in a nation	1129	18.7
4) Don't know	262	4.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

66) There is a lot of talk these days about what the aims of this country should be for the next 10 years. I'll read you two sets of three priorities, and I'd like you to tell me which of these you feel is least important. Which of these three priorities do you feel is the least important? -- 2nd set (AIM4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preserving and promoting the family	1490	24.7
2) Protecting the environment	2595	43.1
3) Building a healthy economy	1609	26.7
4) Don't know	329	5.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

67) There is a lot of talk these days about what the aims of this country should be for the next 10 years. Which of these priorities do you feel is the most important? (AIM5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Raising moral standards	837	13.9
2) Giving people more say in government	662	11.0
3) Maintaining law and order in a nation	800	13.3
4) Preserving and promoting the family	1566	26.0
5) Protecting the environment	598	9.9
6) Building a healthy economy	1339	22.2
7) Don't know	221	3.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

68) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM CANADA: Thinking of how you feel right now, which party's candidate would you be most likely to support if a federal election were held tomorrow? (SPPTPRTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conservative/PC	331	11.0
2) Liberal	1193	39.8
3) New Democrat/NDP	200	6.7
4) Reform	311	10.4
5) Bloc Quebecois	159	5.3
6) Other	51	1.7
7) Would not vote	181	6.0
8) Don't know	574	19.1
Missing	3500
Total	3000	100.0

69) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES: If the 1996 presidential election were held today, do you think you would vote for (VOTE96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bill Clinton	1446	47.8
2) Bob Dole	956	31.6
3) Ross Perot	217	7.2
4) Some other candidate	174	5.8
5) Would not vote	104	3.4
6) Don't know	126	4.2
Missing	3477
Total	3023	100.0

70) How committed would you say you feel towards (Canada: that party e.g. listed in SPPTPRTY/U.S.: that leader and his party e.g. listed in VOTE96) (PRTYCMMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very committed	1564	31.0
2) Fairly committed	1586	31.5
3) Only somewhat committed	1232	24.5
4) Not really committed at all	616	12.2
5) Don't know	40	0.8
Missing	1462
Total	5038	100.0

71) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CHOSE A CANDIDATE (U.S., LISTED IN VOTE96) OR POLITICAL PARTY (CANADA, LISTED IN SPPTPRTY) THAT THEY SUPPORT: Would you say you are supporting (Canada: the party that shares your views/U.S.: the candidate they support) mainly because: (WHYSPPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Really like candidate/party	2658	52.8
2) Dislike others more	2267	45.0
3) Don't know	113	2.2
Missing	1462
Total	5038	100.0

72) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM CANADA: From your perspective, which political party has a position closest to your own views on -- Jobs and the economy (PRTYPOS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conservative/PC	349	11.6
2) Liberal	1042	34.7
3) New Democrat/NDP	282	9.4
4) Reform	321	10.7
5) Bloc Quebecois	110	3.7
6) Other	28	0.9
7) All Parties	24	0.8
8) No parties/None	354	11.8
9) Don't know	490	16.3
Missing	3500
Total	3000	100.0

73) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM CANADA: From your perspective, which political party has a position closest to your own views on -- Moral standards or values (PRTYPOS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conservative/PC	300	10.0
2) Liberal	847	28.2
3) New Democrat/NDP	312	10.4
4) Reform	397	13.2
5) Bloc Quebecois	136	4.5
6) Other	35	1.2
7) All Parties	33	1.1
8) No parties/None	369	12.3
9) Don't know	571	19.0
Missing	3500
Total	3000	100.0

74) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM CANADA: From your perspective, which political party has a position closest to your own views on -- Dealing with poverty (PRTYPOS3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conservative/PC	266	8.9
2) Liberal	775	25.8
3) New Democrat/NDP	496	16.5
4) Reform	231	7.7
5) Bloc Quebecois	95	3.2
6) Other	19	0.6
7) All parties	25	0.8
8) No parties/None	391	13.0
9) Don't know	702	23.4
Missing	3500
Total	3000	100.0

75) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES: From your perspective, which political party has a position closest to your own views on -- Jobs and the economy (PRTYPOS4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrats/Clinton	1356	44.9
2) Republicans/Dole	1098	36.3
3) Reform/Perot	106	3.5
4) Other	49	1.6
5) All parties	15	0.5
6) No parties/None	150	5.0
7) Don't know	249	8.2
Missing	3477
Total	3023	100.0

76) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES: From your perspective, which political party has a position closest to your own views on -- Moral standards or values (PRTYPOS5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrats/Clinton	1192	39.4
2) Republicans/Dole	1220	40.4
3) Reform/Perot	73	2.4
4) Other	56	1.9
5) All parties	29	1.0
6) No parties/None	227	7.5
7) Don't know	226	7.5
Missing	3477
Total	3023	100.0

77) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES: From your perspective, which political party has a position closest to your own views on -- Dealing with poverty (PRTYPOS6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrats/Clinton	1430	47.3
2) Republicans/Dole	966	32.0
3) Reform/Perot	78	2.6
4) Other	38	1.3
5) All parties	16	0.5
6) No parties/None	200	6.6
7) Don't know	295	9.8
Missing	3477
Total	3023	100.0

78) This next set of questions deals with your civic and political activities. In the past two years, have you -- Worked for a candidate or party in an election (POLACTV1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	586	9.7
2) No	5433	90.2
3) Don't know	4	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

79) This next set of questions deals with your civic and political activities. In the past two years, have you -- Contributed money to a candidate or political party (POLACTV2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1203	20.0
2) No	4809	79.8
3) Don't know	11	0.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

80) This next set of questions deals with your civic and political activities. In the past two years, have you -- Contacted a politician or their office about something that concerned you, or with a question or request (POLACTV3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2441	40.5
2) No	3577	59.4
3) Don't know	5	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

81) This next set of questions deals with your civic and political activities. In the past two years, have you -- Attended a public meeting on town or school affairs (POLACTV4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2737	45.4
2) No	3281	54.5
3) Don't know	5	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

82) I'll now read you some pairs of opposite points of view on government and society. Please tell me which statement comes closer to your opinion. -- The less government the better OR Government should be involved in aspects of society. (OPINION1)

	TOTAL	%
1) The less government the better	3006	49.9
2) Government should be involved in aspects of society	2858	47.5
3) Don't know	159	2.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

83) I'll now read you some pairs of opposite points of view on government and society. Please tell me which statement comes closer to your opinion. -- We need a strong government to handle today's complex economic problems OR The free market can handle economic problems without being involved. (OPINION2)

	TOTAL	%
1) We need a strong government to handle today's complex economic problems	3639	60.4
2) The free market can handle economic problems without being involved	2187	36.3
3) Don't know	197	3.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

84) I'll now read you some pairs of opposite points of view on government and society. Please tell me which statement comes closer to your opinion. -- Social problems are most effectively addressed by local or community-based programs OR Social programs are most effectively addressed by national programs. (OPINION3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Social problems are most effectively addressed by local or community-based programs	4756	79.0
2) Social programs are most effectively addressed by national programs	1069	17.7
3) Don't know	198	3.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

85) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- It is essential that traditional Christian values play a major role in (Canadian/American) politics. (POLISS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1624	27.0
2) Moderately disagree	1266	21.0
3) Moderately agree	1286	21.4
4) Strongly agree	1756	29.2
5) Don't know	91	1.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

86) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- If I had my choice, I would rather have next-door neighbours who are my own colour. (POLISS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	3383	56.2
2) Moderately disagree	1438	23.9
3) Moderately agree	668	11.1
4) Strongly agree	399	6.6
5) Don't know	135	2.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

87) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- The number of immigrants who can legally enter (Canada/the U.S.) should be reduced. (POLISS3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1025	17.0
2) Moderately disagree	1222	20.3
3) Moderately agree	1315	21.8
4) Strongly agree	2284	37.9
5) Don't know	177	2.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

88) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- When I put my trust in other people, they usually disappoint me. (POLISS4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1637	27.2
2) Moderately disagree	2265	37.6
3) Moderately agree	1166	19.4
4) Strongly agree	880	14.6
5) Don't know	75	1.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

89) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- The government should spend more to fight hunger and poverty even if it means higher taxes. (POLISS5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1195	19.8
2) Moderately disagree	1232	20.5
3) Moderately agree	1769	29.4
4) Strongly agree	1738	28.9
5) Don't know	89	1.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

90) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- The gap between the rich and poor in this country is a significant problem. (POLISS6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	546	9.1
2) Moderately disagree	838	13.9
3) Moderately agree	1328	22.0
4) Strongly agree	3249	53.9
5) Don't know	62	1.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

91) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- People can generally be trusted to do what is right. (POLISS7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1004	16.7
2) Moderately disagree	1310	21.7
3) Moderately agree	2563	42.6
4) Strongly agree	1081	17.9
5) Don't know	65	1.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

92) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- It is best not to get too involved in taking care of other people's needs. (POLISS8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	2471	41.0
2) Moderately disagree	1804	30.0
3) Moderately agree	1076	17.9
4) Strongly agree	572	9.5
5) Don't know	100	1.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

93) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- Sometimes government and politics is too complex for me to understand what's going on. (POLISS9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1346	22.3
2) Moderately disagree	1037	17.2
3) Moderately agree	1775	29.5
4) Strongly agree	1838	30.5
5) Don't know	27	0.4
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

94) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- I think churches and other religious organizations should be required to pay income and property taxes. (POLISS10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1678	27.9
2) Moderately disagree	1186	19.7
3) Moderately agree	1263	21.0
4) Strongly agree	1738	28.9
5) Don't know	158	2.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

95) Next, I would like to read you some statements that people have made about some political issues. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- Voting is the only way people like me can have a say about how the government runs things. (POLISS11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1124	18.7
2) Moderately disagree	1207	20.0
3) Moderately agree	1181	19.6
4) Strongly agree	2478	41.1
5) Don't know	33	0.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

96) I would now like to ask you how much confidence you have in various groups in society. For each of the following, I'd like you to tell me how much confidence you have in them. How about -- The church or organized religion (CONFDNC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) None at all	594	9.9
2) Not very much	1786	29.7
3) Quite a lot	2107	35.0
4) A great deal	1444	24.0
5) Don't know	92	1.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

97) I would now like to ask you how much confidence you have in various groups in society. For each of the following, I'd like you to tell me how much confidence you have in them. How about -- The news media (CONFDNC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) None at all	981	16.3
2) Not very much	2887	47.9
3) Quite a lot	1622	26.9
4) A great deal	496	8.2
5) Don't know	37	0.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

98) I would now like to ask you how much confidence you have in various groups in society. For each of the following, I'd like you to tell me how much confidence you have in them. How about -- Canada: The Parliament/U.S.: The Congress (CONFDNC3)

	TOTAL	%
1) None at all	615	10.2
2) Not very much	3034	50.4
3) Quite a lot	1780	29.6
4) A great deal	494	8.2
5) Don't know	100	1.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

99) I would now like to ask you how much confidence you have in various groups in society. For each of the following, I'd like you to tell me how much confidence you have in them. How about -- Canada: The Prime Minister/U.S.: The President (CONFDNC4)

	TOTAL	%
1) None at all	862	14.3
2) Not very much	2148	35.7
3) Quite a lot	2127	35.3
4) A great deal	821	13.6
5) Don't know	65	1.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

100) I would now like to ask you how much confidence you have in various groups in society. For each of the following, I'd like you to tell me how much confidence you have in them. How about -- Law enforcement agencies (Canada: such as the RCMP/U.S.: such as the FBI) (CONFDNC5)

	TOTAL	%
1) None at all	279	4.6
2) Not very much	1393	23.1
3) Quite a lot	2804	46.6
4) A great deal	1452	24.1
5) Don't know	95	1.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

101) On this year's tax return, will you make a claim for charitable donations which you made? (CHARDONA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3395	56.4
2) No	2511	41.7
3) Don't know	117	1.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

102) Are you a member of any voluntary organizations or associations such as school groups, church social groups, community centres, ethnic associations, or social civic or fraternal clubs? (VOLMBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3026	50.2
2) No	2997	49.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

103) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Professional or job-related groups (MEMBER1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	4654	77.3
1) Yes	1369	22.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

104) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Social service groups for the elderly, poor or disabled (MEMBER2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5358	89.0
1) Yes	665	11.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

105) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Religious or church-related groups (MEMBER3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	4395	73.0
1) Yes	1628	27.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

106) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Environmental groups (MEMBER4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5555	92.2
1) Yes	468	7.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

107) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Youth work (scouts, guides, youth clubs) (MEMBER5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5169	85.8
1) Yes	854	14.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

108) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Community-based or neighborhood associations (MEMBER6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	4789	79.5
1) Yes	1234	20.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

109) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Health-related groups (MEMBER7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5377	89.3
1) Yes	646	10.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

110) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Recreational groups (MEMBER8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	4904	81.4
1) Yes	1119	18.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

111) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Senior citizen groups (MEMBER9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5493	91.2
1) Yes	530	8.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

112) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Veterans' groups (MEMBER10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5664	94.0
1) Yes	359	6.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

113) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Women's groups (MEMBER11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5485	91.1
1) Yes	538	8.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

114) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Political groups (MEMBER12)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5566	92.4
1) Yes	457	7.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

115) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- A small group that meets regularly and provides support or caring for those who participate in it (MEMBER13)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	4848	80.5
1) Yes	1175	19.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

116) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ANY VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH SOCIAL GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTRES, ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS, OR SOCIAL CIVIC OR FRATERNAL CLUBS: Are you a member of or affiliated with: -- Education, arts, music or cultural organizations (MEMBER14)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	4739	78.7
1) Yes	1284	21.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

117) Summed measure of MEMBER1 thru MEMBER14 (MBR_SUM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	2.05	2.57

118) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH PROFESSIONAL OR JOB-RELATED GROUPS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5233	86.9
1) Yes	790	13.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

119) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH SOCIAL SERVICE GROUPS FOR THE ELDERLY, POOR OR DISABLED: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5447	90.4
1) Yes	576	9.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

120) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH RELIGIOUS OR CHURCH-RELATED GROUPS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	4692	77.9
1) Yes	1331	22.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

121) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5751	95.5
1) Yes	272	4.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

122) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH YOUTH WORK (SCOUTS, GUIDES, YOUTH CLUBS): Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5231	86.9
1) Yes	792	13.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

123) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH COMMUNITY-BASED OR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5034	83.6
1) Yes	989	16.4
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

124) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH HEALTH RELATED GROUPS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5587	92.8
1) Yes	436	7.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

125) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH RECREATIONAL GROUPS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5251	87.2
1) Yes	772	12.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

126) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH SENIOR CITIZEN GROUPS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5690	94.5
1) Yes	333	5.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

127) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH VETERANS' GROUPS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5846	97.1
1) Yes	177	2.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

128) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH WOMEN'S GROUPS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5633	93.5
1) Yes	390	6.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

129) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH POLITICAL GROUPS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK12)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5781	96.0
1) Yes	242	4.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

130) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH A SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK13)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5078	84.3
1) Yes	945	15.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

131) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE A MEMBER OF OR AFFILIATED WITH EDUCATION, ARTS, MUSIC OR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS: Do you do any voluntary work of any kind for this group? (VOLWRK14)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5049	83.8
1) Yes	974	16.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

132) Summed measure of VOLWRK1 thru VOLWRK14 (VOL_SUM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	1.50	2.11

133) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH PROFESSIONAL OR JOB-RELATED GROUPS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5493	91.2
1) Yes	530	8.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

134) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH SOCIAL SERVICE GROUPS FOR THE ELDERLY, POOR OR DISABLED: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5764	95.7
1) Yes	259	4.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

135) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH RELIGIOUS OR CHURCH-RELATED GROUPS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5178	86.0
1) Yes	845	14.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

136) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5923	98.3
1) Yes	100	1.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

137) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH YOUTH WORK (SCOUTS, GUIDES, YOUTH CLUBS): Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5568	92.4
1) Yes	455	7.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

138) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH COMMUNITY-BASED OR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5471	90.8
1) Yes	552	9.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

139) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH HEALTH-RELATED GROUPS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5801	96.3
1) Yes	222	3.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

140) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH RECREATIONAL GROUPS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5627	93.4
1) Yes	396	6.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

141) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH SENIOR CITIZEN GROUPS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5885	97.7
1) Yes	138	2.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

142) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH VETERANS' GROUPS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5932	98.5
1) Yes	91	1.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

143) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH WOMEN'S GROUPS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5784	96.0
1) Yes	239	4.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

144) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH POLITICAL GROUPS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT12)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5910	98.1
1) Yes	113	1.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

145) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH A SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT13)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5468	90.8
1) Yes	555	9.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

146) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO ANY VOLUNTARY WORK WITH EDUCATION, ARTS, MUSIC OR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS: Do you serve, or have you served, on any committee of this organization or group, or as an officer of the association? (SRVCMT14)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	5447	90.4
1) Yes	576	9.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

147) Summed measure of SRVCMT1 thru SRVCMT14 (SRV_SUM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	0.84	1.53

148) How close do you feel to the following people and organizations that have been in the news? -- The Roman Catholic Church (ORG_1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all close	2373	39.4
2) Not very close	838	13.9
3) Neutral	1073	17.8
4) Somewhat close	913	15.2
5) Very close	796	13.2
6) Don't know	30	0.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

149) How close do you feel to the following people and organizations that have been in the news? -- The Christian Right (ORG_2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all close	2215	36.8
2) Not very close	811	13.5
3) Neutral	1144	19.0
4) Somewhat close	855	14.2
5) Very close	720	12.0
6) Don't know	278	4.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

150) How close do you feel to the following people and organizations that have been in the news? -- Abortion-rights or pro-choice groups (ORG_3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all close	1815	30.1
2) Not very close	754	12.5
3) Neutral	1371	22.8
4) Somewhat close	1036	17.2
5) Very close	977	16.2
6) Don't know	70	1.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

151) Who would you consider to be (Canada: Canada's/U.S.: America's) most important Christian leader today? (CHRS_LDR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	28.42	22.77

152) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- The concept of God is an old superstition that is no longer needed to explain things in these modern times. (BELIEF1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	3788	62.9
2) Disagree	1160	19.3
3) Don't know	152	2.5
4) Agree	524	8.7
5) Strongly agree	399	6.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

153) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- Human beings are not special creatures made in the image of God, they are simply a recent development in the process of animal evolution. (BELIEF2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	2918	48.4
2) Disagree	1002	16.6
3) Don't know	294	4.9
4) Agree	970	16.1
5) Strongly agree	839	13.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

154) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- I feel that through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, God provided a way for the forgiveness of my sins. (BELIEF3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	781	13.0
2) Disagree	525	8.7
3) Don't know	244	4.1
4) Agree	1255	20.8
5) Strongly agree	3218	53.4
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

155) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- In my view, Jesus Christ was not the divine son of God. (BELIEF4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	3721	61.8
2) Disagree	960	15.9
3) Don't know	429	7.1
4) Agree	465	7.7
5) Strongly agree	448	7.4
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

156) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- I believe the Bible is the inspired word of God. (BELIEF5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	657	10.9
2) Disagree	695	11.5
3) Don't know	173	2.9
4) Agree	1543	25.6
5) Strongly agree	2955	49.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

157) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- I feel the Bible is God's word, and is to be taken literally, word for word. (BELIEF6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	2003	33.3
2) Disagree	1399	23.2
3) Don't know	124	2.1
4) Agree	1047	17.4
5) Strongly agree	1450	24.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

158) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- I have committed my life to Christ and consider myself to be a converted Christian. (BELIEF7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1721	28.6
2) Disagree	1171	19.4
3) Don't know	220	3.7
4) Agree	1142	19.0
5) Strongly agree	1769	29.4
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

159) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- I feel it is very important to encourage non-Christians to become Christians. (BELIEF8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	2146	35.6
2) Disagree	1310	21.7
3) Don't know	136	2.3
4) Agree	1041	17.3
5) Strongly agree	1390	23.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

160) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- I don't think you need to go to church in order to be a good Christian. (BELIEF9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	740	12.3
2) Disagree	647	10.7
3) Don't know	92	1.5
4) Agree	1568	26.0
5) Strongly agree	2976	49.4
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

161) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- All the great religions of the world are equally good and true. (BELIEF10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1358	22.5
2) Disagree	851	14.1
3) Don't know	190	3.2
4) Agree	1682	27.9
5) Strongly agree	1942	32.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

162) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- The world will end in a battle in Armageddon between Jesus and the Antichrist. (BELIEF11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	2638	43.8
2) Disagree	913	15.2
3) Don't know	661	11.0
4) Agree	674	11.2
5) Strongly agree	1137	18.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

163) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- I want to live a spiritual life, more than I want to be rich. (BELIEF12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	529	8.8
2) Disagree	895	14.9
3) Don't know	211	3.5
4) Agree	1790	29.7
5) Strongly agree	2598	43.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

164) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- Christians should get involved in politics to protect their values. (BELIEF13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1397	23.2
2) Disagree	1144	19.0
3) Don't know	146	2.4
4) Agree	1795	29.8
5) Strongly agree	1541	25.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

165) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- My private beliefs about Christianity are more important than what is taught by any church. (BELIEF14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	597	9.9
2) Disagree	929	15.4
3) Don't know	224	3.7
4) Agree	1469	24.4
5) Strongly agree	2804	46.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

166) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- People who love God and work hard will always have enough money. (BELIEF15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	2333	38.7
2) Disagree	1552	25.8
3) Don't know	150	2.5
4) Agree	983	16.3
5) Strongly agree	1005	16.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

167) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- I feel that churches put too much emphasis on asking for money. (BELIEF16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	811	13.5
2) Disagree	1522	25.3
3) Don't know	221	3.7
4) Agree	1694	28.1
5) Strongly agree	1775	29.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

168) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- Churches and religious organizations should spend more money on helping the poor. (BELIEF17)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	186	3.1
2) Disagree	579	9.6
3) Don't know	143	2.4
4) Agree	2000	33.2
5) Strongly agree	3115	51.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

169) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- If churches and other religious groups find that they have received money that has been obtained through crime or illegal business practices, they should give the money back. (BELIEF18)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	448	7.4
2) Disagree	503	8.4
3) Don't know	173	2.9
4) Agree	812	13.5
5) Strongly agree	4087	67.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

170) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- Strict rules to protect the environment are necessary, even if they raise prices or cost jobs. (BELIEF19)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	677	11.2
2) Disagree	1061	17.6
3) Don't know	102	1.7
4) Agree	2093	34.8
5) Strongly agree	2090	34.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

171) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- Homosexuals should have the same rights as other (Canadians/Americans.) (BELIEF20)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1296	21.5
2) Disagree	639	10.6
3) Don't know	195	3.2
4) Agree	1589	26.4
5) Strongly agree	2304	38.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

172) I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- Any governmental regulation of abortion is an infringement upon the rights of women. (BELIEF21)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1093	18.1
2) Disagree	953	15.8
3) Don't know	244	4.1
4) Agree	1166	19.4
5) Strongly agree	2567	42.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

173) Do you consider religion to be an important part of your life or not? (RELIMPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, do	4166	69.2
2) No, do not	1798	29.9
3) Don't know	59	1.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

174) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CONSIDER RELIGION TO BE AN IMPORTANT PART IN THEIR LIFE: Would you say religion provides none, some, quite a bit, or a great deal of guidance in your day-to-day life? (RELGDNCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	44	1.1
2) Some	1236	29.7
3) Quite a bit	1125	27.0
4) A great deal	1749	42.0
5) Don't know	12	0.3
Missing	2334
Total	4166	100.0

175) Other than on special occasions, such as weddings, funerals or baptisms, how often did you attend religious services or meetings in the last 12 months? (ATTNDCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week	760	12.6
2) Once a week	1031	17.1
3) A few times a month	754	12.5
4) Once a month	363	6.0
5) A few times a year	1102	18.3
6) At least once a year	495	8.2
7) Not at all	1489	24.7
8) Don't know	29	0.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

176) How often do you -- Pray outside of formal religious services (PRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Once a day or more	2749	45.6
2) Once a week or more	802	13.3
3) Once a month or more	236	3.9
4) Occasionally	1232	20.5
5) Never	942	15.6
6) Don't know	62	1.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

177) How often do you -- Read the Bible or other religious material (READBBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Once a day or more	858	14.2
2) Once a week or more	1052	17.5
3) Once a month or more	471	7.8
4) Occasionally	2105	34.9
5) Never	1498	24.9
6) Don't know	39	0.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

178) Next, on a scale where 1 mean that 'churches should concentrate on personal spirituality' and 5 means that 'churches should concentrate on social justice,' where would you place your beliefs about what churches should do? (BELIEFCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Churches should concentrate on personal spirituality	1407	23.4
2) 2	821	13.6
3) 3	2110	35.0
4) 4	690	11.5
5) Churches should concentrate on social justice	748	12.4
6) Don't know	247	4.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

179) On a scale where 1 means that 'your religion is not at all important to your political thinking' and 5 means that 'your religion is very important to your political thinking,' where would you place yourself? (REL_PLTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your religion is not at all important to your political thinking	2097	34.8
2) 2	811	13.5
3) 3	1177	19.5
4) 4	669	11.1
5) Your religion is very important to your political thinking	1166	19.4
6) Don't know	103	1.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

180) If a (Canada: party leader and potential prime minister/U.S.: presidential candidate) belongs to a political party you like and has many views which you like, would you be willing to vote for (Canada: their party/U.S.: such a person) if the person is -- An Evangelical (VT4EVANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4755	78.9
2) No	923	15.3
3) Don't know	345	5.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

181) If a (Canada: party leader and potential prime minister/U.S.: presidential candidate) belongs to a political party you like and has many views which you like, would you be willing to vote for (Canada: their party/U.S.: such a person) if the person is -- An atheist and does not believe in God (VT4ATHST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3449	57.3
2) No	2373	39.4
3) Don't know	201	3.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

182) If a (Canada: party leader and potential prime minister/U.S.: presidential candidate) belongs to a political party you like and has many views which you like, would you be willing to vote for (Canada: their party/U.S.: such a person) if the person is -- A Muslim (VT4MUSLM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4064	67.5
2) No	1612	26.8
3) Don't know	347	5.8
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

183) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH A FEW TIMES A YEAR OR MORE OFTEN: Please tell me whether the clergy in your church or place of worship speaks out on -- Candidates and elections (CHRSPK1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	808	20.1
2) No	3048	76.0
3) Don't know	154	3.8
Missing	2490
Total	4010	100.0

184) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH A FEW TIMES A YEAR OR MORE OFTEN: Please tell me whether the clergy in your church or place of worship speaks out on -- Welfare and unemployment (CHRSPK2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2037	50.8
2) No	1784	44.5
3) Don't know	189	4.7
Missing	2490
Total	4010	100.0

185) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH A FEW TIMES A YEAR OR MORE OFTEN: Please tell me whether the clergy in your church or place of worship speaks out on -- Abortion and sexual behavior (CHRSPK3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2517	62.8
2) No	1325	33.0
3) Don't know	168	4.2
Missing	2490
Total	4010	100.0

186) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH A FEW TIMES A YEAR OR MORE OFTEN: Please tell me whether the clergy in your church or place of worship speaks out on -- Using your money in a Christian manner (CHRSPK4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2550	63.6
2) No	1263	31.5
3) Don't know	197	4.9
Missing	2490
Total	4010	100.0

187) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH A FEW TIMES A YEAR OR MORE OFTEN: Please tell me whether the clergy in your church or place of worship speaks out on -- Social justice issues like poverty or civil rights (CHRSPK5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2926	73.0
2) No	923	23.0
3) Don't know	161	4.0
Missing	2490
Total	4010	100.0

188) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH A FEW TIMES A YEAR OR MORE OFTEN: Please tell me whether the clergy in your church or place of worship speaks out on -- Giving money to the church (CHRSPK6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3033	75.6
2) No	867	21.6
3) Don't know	110	2.7
Missing	2490
Total	4010	100.0

189) Do you ever think of yourself as part of a religious tradition? For example, do you consider yourself as Christian, Jewish, Muslim, other non-Christian, agnostic or atheist, nothing in particular, or something else? (RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Christian	4383	72.8
2) Jewish	92	1.5
3) Muslim	22	0.4
4) Other non-Christian	59	1.0
5) Agnostic	156	2.6
6) Atheist	123	2.0
7) Nothing in particular	785	13.0
8) Something else	342	5.7
9) Don't know	61	1.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

190) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CHRISTIAN: What specific church denomination is that? (DENOM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4383	13.47	9.91

191) Do you consider yourself to be any of the following? -- A Charismatic Christian (CHARISMA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	686	15.7
2) No	3286	75.0
3) Don't know	411	9.4
Missing	2117
Total	4383	100.0

192) Do you consider yourself to be any of the following? -- A Pentecostal Christian (PENTECOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	429	9.8
2) No	3700	84.4
3) Don't know	254	5.8
Missing	2117
Total	4383	100.0

193) Do you consider yourself to be any of the following? -- An Evangelical Christian (EVANGELI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	966	22.0
2) No	3110	71.0
3) Don't know	307	7.0
Missing	2117
Total	4383	100.0

194) Do you consider yourself to be any of the following? -- A Fundamental Christian (FUNDAMEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	947	21.6
2) No	3056	69.7
3) Don't know	380	8.7
Missing	2117
Total	4383	100.0

195) Do you consider yourself to be any of the following? -- A Liberal or Progressive Christian (LIBERAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2164	49.4
2) No	1918	43.8
3) Don't know	301	6.9
Missing	2117
Total	4383	100.0

196) How often do you read a newspaper? (RDNWSPPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day	3072	51.0
2) Several times a week	1108	18.4
3) About once a week	896	14.9
4) On occasion	559	9.3
5) Never or almost never	376	6.2
6) Don't know	12	0.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

197) How often do you the watch the news on television? (WATCHTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day	4018	66.7
2) Several times a week	1095	18.2
3) About once a week	325	5.4
4) On occasion	344	5.7
5) Never or almost never	232	3.9
6) Don't know	9	0.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

198) How often do you listen to the news? (LSTNRADI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day	3765	62.5
2) Several times a week	707	11.7
3) About once a week	276	4.6
4) On occasion	608	10.1
5) Never or almost never	657	10.9
6) Don't know	10	0.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

199) Are you currently a registered voter? (REGVOTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	5366	89.1
2) No	629	10.4
3) Don't know	28	0.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

200) Age of respondent (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	44.48	16.79

201) What is your current marital status? (MARSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single/Never married	1450	24.1
2) Married	3354	55.7
3) Co-habitating/Common law	231	3.8
4) Separated	126	2.1
5) Divorced	442	7.3
6) Widowed	389	6.5
7) Refused	31	0.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

202) What is the highest level of education that you have attained? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) High School or less	2196	36.5
2) Post-Secondary Vocational or Technical Diploma	1107	18.4
3) Some University	961	16.0
4) Complete University Degree	1018	16.9
5) Post-Graduate Studies (Master's, Ph.D)	713	11.8
6) Refused	28	0.5
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

203) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WITH A COMPLETE UNIVERSITY DEGREE: And is that an associate or bachelor,s degree? (COLLDEGR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Associate	78	15.4
2) Bachelor's	423	83.6
3) Don't know	5	1.0
Missing	5994
Total	506	100.0

204) Which of the following best describes your current employment status? (EMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full time	3068	50.9
2) Employed part time	682	11.3
3) Full-time homemaker	474	7.9
4) Student	311	5.2
5) Retired	939	15.6
6) Unemployed/Looking for work	285	4.7
7) Other	245	4.1
8) Refused	19	0.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

205) Which of the following categories best describes your annual household income? That is, the total income before taxes, or gross income, of all persons in your household combined. (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $20,000	1030	17.1
2) Between $20,000 and $39,999	1742	28.9
3) Between $40,000 and $59,999	1236	20.5
4) Between $60,000 and $79,999	737	12.2
5) Between $80,000 and $99,999	327	5.4
6) $100,000 and over	403	6.7
7) Refused	548	9.1
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

206) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CHRISTIAN: In total, approximately what percentage of your total household income, if any, do you give to churches and other religious organizations? (999=DK/NS) (INCDONAT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	118.98	318.43

207) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CHRISTIAN: As far as you know, did your parents give? (PRNTSDNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A larger percentage of their income to churches or religious organizations	1938	32.2
2) About the same percentage	2147	35.6
3) A lower percentage	1135	18.8
4) Don't know	803	13.3
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

208) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CHRISTIAN: Churches often encourage their supporters to donate a 'tithe' of their income to the church. To the best of your knowledge, what percent of one's income would be a 'tithe'? (999=DK/NS) (TITHE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4383	238.79	418.48

209) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM CANADIAN CENSUS DIVISION AREAS: How would you describe the size of the community in which you live? (COMMTYCA)

	TOTAL	%
1) A farm, rural or isolated community	400	32.4
2) A town of fewer than 10,000 people	376	30.4
3) A small city of 10,000 to 30,000	219	17.7
4) A city of 30,000 to 100,000	197	15.9
5) Don't know	44	3.6
Missing	5264
Total	1236	100.0

210) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES: Which of the following best describes the community or area in which you live? (COMMTYUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural (farm) or isolated community	549	18.2
2) Less than 10,000 people	426	14.1
3) Between 10,000 and 99,999	868	28.7
4) Between 100,000 and 499,999	387	12.8
5) Between 500,000 and 1,999,999	225	7.4
6) Two million or more people	151	5.0
7) A suburb of a smaller or medium city	107	3.5
8) A suburb of a larger city	210	6.9
9) Don't know	100	3.3
Missing	3477
Total	3023	100.0

211) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES: And to conclude, we would like to be able to analyze the results by the respondent's racial background. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? (HISP_LAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	365	12.1
2) No	2627	86.9
3) Don't know	31	1.0
Missing	3477
Total	3023	100.0

212) Could you please tell me how you would describe your race or ethnic background? (ETHNICTY)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	2.71	6.17

213) And are you yourself currently a member of a labor union? (UNION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	897	14.9
2) No	5084	84.4
3) Don't know	42	0.7
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

214) Hispanic (HISPANIC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	5968	99.1
1) Checked	55	0.9
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

215) AGEBREAK (AGEBREAK)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-24	681	11.3
2) 25-34	1196	19.9
3) 35-44	1477	24.5
4) 45-54	1113	18.5
5) 55-64	709	11.8
6) 65+	786	13.0
99) Refused	61	1.0
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

216) Weight (WT1)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	6023	1.00	0.41

217) USACDIV (USACDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) New England	249	8.2
2) Middle Atlantic	400	13.2
3) East North Central	400	13.2
4) West North Central	249	8.2
5) South Atlantic	402	13.3
6) East South Atlantic	251	8.3
7) West South Atlantic	410	13.6
8) Mountain	246	8.1
9) Pacific	416	13.8
Missing	3477
Total	3023	100.0

218) Country (for use with on-line analysis) (I-COUNTRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Canada	3000	49.8
2) USA	3023	50.2
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

219) Sex of respondent (for use with on-line analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	2975	49.4
2) Female	3048	50.6
Missing	477
Total	6023	100.0

220) Do you ever think of yourself as part of a religious tradition? For example, do you consider yourself as Christian, Jewish, Muslim, other non-Christian, agnostic or atheist, nothing in particular, or something else? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Christian	4383	73.5
2) Jewish	92	1.5
3) Other	423	7.1
4) None	785	13.2
5) Agnostic/Atheist	279	4.7
Missing	538
Total	5962	100.0

221) What is the highest level of education that you have attained? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) High school or less	2196	36.6
2) Post-Secondary Vocational or Technical Diploma	1107	18.5
3) Some University	961	16.0
4) Complete University degree	1018	17.0
5) Post-Graduate Studies (Master's, Ph.D)	713	11.9
Missing	505
Total	5995	100.0

222) What is your current marital status? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single/Never married	1450	24.2
2) Married	3354	56.0
3) Co-habitating/Common law	231	3.9
4) Divorced/Separated	568	9.5
5) Widowed	389	6.5
Missing	508
Total	5992	100.0

223) AGE (recoded from AGEBREAK for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-24	681	11.4
2) 25-34	1196	20.1
3) 35-44	1477	24.8
4) 45-54	1113	18.7
5) 55+	1495	25.1
Missing	538
Total	5962	100.0