Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009 - Codebook

All Frequencies weighted by 264) WEIGHT;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)

1) Unique ID (UNIQUEID)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	1,636,550.96	502,387.65

2) Survey (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Survey A		50.0
2) Survey B		50.0
Total	4013	100.0

3) Interview date (INT_DATE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	81,869.15	523.76

4) Call attempt (ATTEMPT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	2.53	1.61

5) Date of first call [First digit is the month, next two digits are the day, and last two digits are the year] (FCALL)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	81,707.92	489.41

6) Refusal conversion (REFUSAL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No		80.9
1) Yes		19.1
Total	4013	100.0

7) Sample type (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Landline		65.4
2) Cell		34.6
Total	4013	100.0

8) Language interview was conducted in (LANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) English		95.3
2) Spanish		4.7
Total	4013	100.0

9) Respondent's census region, derived from zip code (CREGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast		18.8
2) Midwest		22.5
3) South		37.2
4) West		21.6
Total	4013	100.0

10) Respondent's state, derived from zip code (STATE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	28.37	15.93

11) Population density of respondent's community, derived from zip code (DENSITY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Lowest		20.3
2) 2		20.3
3) 3		20.4
4) 4		19.7
5) Highest		19.3
Total	4013	100.0

12) Respondent's census region, from sample (SREGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast		18.9
2) Midwest		22.6
3) South		36.8
4) West		21.7
Total	4013	100.0

13) Respondent's state, from sample (SSTATE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	28.28	15.93

14) Respondent's MSA, from sample (See Note 1: MSA Codes on the ARDA Summary Page for explanation of coding) (SMSA)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	25,077.89	15,362.01

15) Community type (SUSR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Urban		30.4
2) Suburban		50.3
3) Rural		19.3
Missing	1001
Total	3012	100.0

16) Form split (FORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Form 1		50.8
2) Form 2		49.2
Total	4013	100.0

17) Gender of interviewer (PDSGEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male		32.0
2) Female		68.0
Total	4013	100.0

18) Race of interviewer (PDSRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White		48.1
2) Black or African American		36.5
3) Hispanic		11.3
5) Some other race		4.0
Total	4013	100.0

19) If SAMPLE = 1: Interviewer asked to speak to youngest male or female in the household (18 years or older) first (LLITEXT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Asked for youngest male first		50.3
2) Asked for youngest female first		49.7
Missing	1001
Total	3012	100.0

20) If SAMPLE = 2: Are you under 18 years old, or are you 18 or older? (S1)

	TOTAL	%
2) 18 or older		100.0
Missing	3012
Total	1001	100.0

21) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? (If respondent said that it depends, question was asked again and prefaced with the word 'Overall') (Q101) (OBAMAP_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve		51.3
2) Disapprove		37.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		11.3
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

22) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (Q102) (COUNTR_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied		28.2
2) Dissatisfied		64.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		7.3
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

23) Now thinking about the nation's economy... How would you rate economic conditions in this country today... as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? (Q105) (ECON_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent		0.4
2) Good		7.8
3) Only fair		38.2
4) Poor		52.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.6
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

24) A year from now, do you expect that economic conditions in the country as a whole will be better than they are at present, or worse, or just about the same as now? (Q106) (CONDIT_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better		44.6
2) Worse		19.1
3) Same		33.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.9
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

25) Now thinking about your own personal finances... How would you rate your own personal financial situation? Would you say you are in excellent shape, good shape, only fair shape or poor shape financially? (Q107) (OWNFIN_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent shape		6.0
2) Good shape		30.7
3) Only fair shape		35.8
4) Poor shape		25.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.0
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

26) Over the course of the next year, do you think the financial situation of you and your family will improve a lot, improve some, get a little worse or get a lot worse? (Q108) (FINIMP_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improve a lot		7.9
2) Improve some		47.2
3) Get a little worse		16.7
4) Get a lot worse		8.1
5) Stay the same (VOL.)		15.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.8
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

27) As you think about your own financial situation, which of the following economic issues worries you most right now? (Q109) (WORRY_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Problems in the financial markets		13.8
2) Declining real estate values		9.3
3) Rising prices		25.6
4) The job situation		43.6
7) Other (VOL.)		3.8
8) None/Not worried about any (VOL.)		1.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.4
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

28) In dealing with important issues facing the country, are [Barack Obama] and [Republican leaders in Congress] working together or not working together? (Q110) [Order of bracketed text was reversed for random respondents] (WRKTOG_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Working together		24.0
2) Not working together		62.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		13.3
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

29) If WRKTOG_A = 2: Who do you think is most to blame for them not working together? [Choices 1 and 2 read in a random order] (Q111) (BLAME_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Barack Obama		27.7
2) Republican leaders in Congress		45.7
3) Both (VOL.)		14.6
4) Neither (VOL.)		2.2
5) Other (VOL.)		3.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		6.1
Missing	2606
Total	1407	100.0

30) If BLAME_A = 5: Who do you think is most to blame for them not working together? [Respondent provided open-ended response] (Q111) (BLMOTH_A)
31) And thinking about your personal finances, have you done any of the following lately? Have you delayed or canceled plans to buy a new home or make major home improvements, or not? (Q115A) (PFHOME_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		36.0
2) No		63.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.8
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

32) [Lately], have you delayed or canceled plans to make a major purchase for your household, such as a computer or appliance, or not? (Q115B) (PFMAJ_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		42.0
2) No		57.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

33) [Lately], have you cut back on planned spending for vacation travel, or not? (Q115C) (PFTRAV_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		59.2
2) No		40.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

34) [Lately], have you been eating out at restaurants less often, or not? (Q115D) (PFDINE_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		54.6
2) No		44.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.0
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

35) [Lately], have you delayed or canceled plans to buy a new car, or not? (Q115E) (PFCAR_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		38.1
2) No		61.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

36) [Lately], have you gotten help from your church or house of worship to help make ends meet, or not? (Q115F) (PFRELG_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		8.6
2) No		91.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.3
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

37) [Lately], have you gotten help from a non-religious community or volunteer organization to help make ends meet? (Q115G) (PFNONR_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		7.3
2) No		92.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.1
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

38) If PFMAJ_1, PFTRAV_A, PFDINE_A, or PFCAR_A = 1: You mentioned making some cutbacks in spending. Have you been cutting back because your financial situation has gotten worse and made such cutbacks necessary, or because you worry that your financial situation might get worse in the future? (Q116) (CUTBAC_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Financial situation has gotten worse		34.5
2) Worry that it might get worse in the future		47.2
3) Both (VOL.)		6.5
4) Other (VOL.)		8.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.9
Missing	2495
Total	1518	100.0

39) How much, if anything, have you heard about the bills being proposed by President Obama and Congress to overhaul the health care system? (Q117) (HRDBIL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot		47.9
2) A little		41.7
3) Nothing at all		9.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.2
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

40) If the health care bills being proposed by Barack Obama and Congress are passed into law, would you be... [Choices read in reverse order for random half of sample] [Form 1 only] (Q118) (PASSED_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy		14.8
2) Pleased		28.7
3) Disappointed		22.3
4) Angry		17.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		16.3
Missing	3002
Total	1011	100.0

41) If the health care bills being proposed by Barack Obama and Congress fail to pass into law, would you be... [Choices read in reverse order for random half of sample] [Form 2 only] (Q119) (FAIL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy		18.4
2) Pleased		21.0
3) Disappointed		30.7
4) Angry		8.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		21.0
Missing	3014
Total	999	100.0

42) Now thinking about the abortion issue... Do you think abortion should be... [Choices read in reverse order for random half of sample] (Q125) (ABORTN_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Legal in all cases		15.9
2) Legal in most cases		29.1
3) Illegal in most cases		28.2
4) Illegal in all cases		16.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		9.9
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

43) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue of abortion? [Choices read in random order, with Choice 6 always read last] (Q126) (ABINFL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) A personal experience		14.4
2) The views of your friends and family		6.2
3) What you have seen or read in the media		5.0
4) Your religious beliefs		32.1
5) Your education		20.5
6) Something else		20.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.3
Missing	2197
Total	1816	100.0

44) Over the past year or so, have your views on abortion changed, or have they pretty much stayed the same? (Q127) (ABVIEW_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Changed		5.0
2) Stayed the same		93.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.6
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

45) If ABVIEW_A = 1: And have you become... [Choices 1 and 2 read in random order] (Q128) (ABCHNG_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) More supportive of restricting access to abortion		27.0
2) More supportive of a woman's right to choose an abortion		64.3
3) Other (VOL.)		4.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.5
Missing	3928
Total	85	100.0

46) If ABCHNG_A = 1 or 2: And just in your own words, what is the main reason that you have become more supportive of [restricting access to abortion/a woman's right to choose an abortion?] [Phrase read from bracketed text depended on answer given in ABCHNG_A] (Q129) (ABREAS_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Answer given		98.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.1
Missing	3936
Total	77	100.0

47) Answer provided to question asked in ABREAS_A (Q129VB) (ABWHY_A)
48) Which comes closer to your view about the abortion issue? [Choices 1 and 2 read in random order] (Q130) (ABLAW_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) The country needs to find a middle ground on abortion laws		59.9
2) There's no room for compromise when it comes to abortion laws		29.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		11.1
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

49) As far as you know, what is Barack Obama's position on abortion? Is he pro-choice, that is, supports a woman's right to choose an abortion, or is he pro-life, that is, supports restricting access to abortion in most cases? (Q135) (ABOBMA_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pro-choice/supports a woman's right to choose		58.0
2) Pro-life/supports restricting access in most cases		13.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		28.4
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

50) If ABOBMA_A = 1: Do you [worry that Obama will go too far in supporting abortion rights], [worry that Obama won't go far enough in supporting abortion rights], or think that Obama will handle the issue of abortion about right? [Choices in brackets were read in random in order] (Q136) (ABWORR_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Worry that Obama will go too far in supporting abortion rights		32.1
2) Worry that Obama won't go far enough in supporting abortion rights		7.1
3) Think he will handle the issue about right		50.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		10.6
Missing	2744
Total	1269	100.0

51) Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q140A) [Note: GOP_A was read immediately after DEMS_A for random respondents.] (GOP_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		6.5
2) Mostly favorable		33.5
3) Mostly unfavorable		31.8
4) Very unfavorable		17.9
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.2
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		6.6
9) Refused (VOL.)		3.5
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

52) Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q140B) [Note: DEMS_A was read immediately before GOP_A for random respondents.] (DEMS_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		12.0
2) Mostly favorable		37.1
3) Mostly unfavorable		24.7
4) Very unfavorable		15.8
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.1
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		6.8
9) Refused (VOL.)		3.5
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

53) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Catholics very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141A) [NOTE: CATH_A through BUDDH_A were read together as a block, but were read in random order within the block (except that ATHEIS_A was always read last).] (CATH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		19.4
2) Mostly favorable		48.0
3) Mostly unfavorable		9.1
4) Very unfavorable		4.0
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.1
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		12.9
9) Refused (VOL.)		6.5
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

54) Is your overall opinion of Jews very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141B) (JEWISH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		17.4
2) Mostly favorable		46.0
3) Mostly unfavorable		6.9
4) Very unfavorable		3.9
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.8
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		18.4
9) Refused (VOL.)		6.6
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

55) Is your overall opinion of Evangelical Christians very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141C) (EVCHRS_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		15.8
2) Mostly favorable		41.1
3) Mostly unfavorable		12.5
4) Very unfavorable		4.4
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		4.2
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		16.2
9) Refused (VOL.)		5.9
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

56) Is your overall opinion of Mormons very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141D) (MORMON_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		9.3
2) Mostly favorable		34.2
3) Mostly unfavorable		16.6
4) Very unfavorable		9.7
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		1.3
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		22.0
9) Refused (VOL.)		6.9
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

57) Is your overall opinion of Muslims very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141E) (MUSLIM_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		5.7
2) Mostly favorable		32.6
3) Mostly unfavorable		19.2
4) Very unfavorable		12.4
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.5
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		21.8
9) Refused (VOL.)		7.7
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

58) Is your overall opinion of Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141F) (ATHEIS_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		6.4
2) Mostly favorable		22.9
3) Mostly unfavorable		22.9
4) Very unfavorable		26.4
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.4
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		14.3
9) Refused (VOL.)		6.7
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

59) Is your overall opinion of Hindus very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141G) (HINDUS_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		6.3
2) Mostly favorable		33.1
3) Mostly unfavorable		12.8
4) Very unfavorable		8.5
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		1.9
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		30.6
9) Refused (VOL.)		6.8
Missing	3002
Total	1011	100.0

60) Is your overall opinion of Buddhists very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141H) (BUDDH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		10.4
2) Mostly favorable		34.5
3) Mostly unfavorable		11.0
4) Very unfavorable		8.9
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		1.9
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		25.6
9) Refused (VOL.)		7.7
Missing	3014
Total	999	100.0

61) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them? (Q145A) [Note: GVFUND_A, DIFFAB_A and CONSNT_A were read immediately after GAYMAR_A for random respondents.] (GVFUND_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor		27.1
2) Favor		43.7
3) Oppose		14.5
4) Strongly oppose		9.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.0
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

62) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose making it more difficult for a woman to get an abortion? (Q145B) [Note: DIFFAB_A was read immediately after CONSNT_A for random respondents.] (DIFFAB_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor		18.7
2) Favor		22.0
3) Oppose		27.1
4) Strongly oppose		22.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		9.5
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

63) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose requiring that women under the age of 18 get the consent of at least one parent before they are allowed to have an abortion? (Q145C) [Note: CONSNT_A was read immediately before DIFFAB_A for random respondents.] (CONSNT_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor		45.1
2) Favor		30.5
3) Oppose		11.3
4) Strongly oppose		7.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.1
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

64) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry legally? (Q146A) (MARGL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor		14.1
2) Favor		24.6
3) Oppose		22.1
4) Strongly oppose		30.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		8.2
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

65) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to enter into legal agreements with each other that would give them many of the same rights as married couples? (Q146B) (LGLGL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor		21.7
2) Favor		35.0
3) Oppose		16.8
4) Strongly oppose		20.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.8
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

66) If MARGL_A = 1 or 2: Which of these statements comes closer to your view? [Choices #1 and 2 were read in random order] (Q147) (GAYMAR_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Supporters of gay marriage should not push too hard to make it legal right away, because doing so could create bad feelings against homosexuals		41.8
2) Supporters of gay marriage should push hard to make it legal as soon as possible, despite the risk of creating bad feelings against homosexuals		45.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		12.7
Missing	3256
Total	757	100.0

67) Thinking again about abortion... Regardless of whether or not you think abortion should be legal, do you think it would be a good thing to reduce the number of abortions performed in the United States, or don't you feel this way? [Form 1 only] (Q151) (LESSAB_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good thing to reduce the number of abortions		64.6
2) Don't feel this way		25.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		9.8
Missing	3002
Total	1011	100.0

68) And from what you know, does Barack Obama think it would be a good thing to reduce the number of abortions performed in the United States, or doesn't he feel this way? [Form 1 only] (Q152) (OBLESS_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Obama thinks it would be a good thing to reduce the number of abortions		37.6
2) Obama doesn't feel this way		18.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		43.7
Missing	3002
Total	1011	100.0

69) As you may know, Barack Obama has said that he favors reducing the number of abortions. What about you? Regardless of whether or not you think abortion should be legal, do you think it would be a good thing to reduce the number of abortions performed in the United States, or don't you feel this way? [Form 2 only] (Q153) (FEWAB_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good thing to reduce the number of abortions		68.8
2) Don't feel this way		20.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		10.9
Missing	3014
Total	999	100.0

70) Just your impression, in the United States today, is there a lot of discrimination against Evangelical Christians, or not? (Q170A) [Note: Questions DEVANG_A through DWOMEN_A were read together as a block, but were read in a random in order within the block.] (DEVANG_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination		26.7
2) No, not a lot of discrimination		56.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		17.0
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

71) And is there a lot of discrimination against Muslims, or not? (Q170B) (DMUSLM_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination		58.3
2) No, not a lot of discrimination		29.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		12.6
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

72) Is there a lot of discrimination against Jews, or not? (Q170C) (DJEWS_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination		34.8
2) No, not a lot of discrimination		53.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		11.3
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

73) Is there a lot of discrimination against Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, or not? (Q170D) (DATH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination		26.5
2) No, not a lot of discrimination		59.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		14.2
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

74) Is there a lot of discrimination against Mormons, or not? (Q170E) (DMORM_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination		24.1
2) No, not a lot of discrimination		55.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		20.0
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

75) Is there a lot of discrimination against blacks, or not? [Form 1 only] (Q170F) (DBLK_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination		48.8
2) No, not a lot of discrimination		45.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.5
Missing	3002
Total	1011	100.0

76) Is there a lot of discrimination against gays and lesbians, or not? [Form 1 only] (Q170G) (DGL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination		63.7
2) No, not a lot of discrimination		29.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		6.4
Missing	3002
Total	1011	100.0

77) Is there a lot of discrimination against Hispanics, or not? [Form 2 only] (Q170H) (DHISP_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination		51.9
2) No, not a lot of discrimination		40.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		7.2
Missing	3014
Total	999	100.0

78) Is there a lot of discrimination against women, or not? [Form 2 only] (Q170I) (DWOMEN_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination		37.2
2) No, not a lot of discrimination		58.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.1
Missing	3014
Total	999	100.0

79) Do you, yourself, happen to know anyone who is Muslim? (Q175) (KNOMUS_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		45.5
2) No		53.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.6
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

80) As I read a pair of statements, tell me whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views even if neither is exactly right... (Q176) (MUSVIO_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Statement A: The Islamic religion is more likely than others to encourage violence among its believers		38.5
2) Statement B: The Islamic religion does not encourage violence more than others		45.4
3) Neither (VOL.)		1.4
9) Don't know (VOL.)		14.7
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

81) Do you happen to know what name Muslims use to refer to God? (Q178) [Note: MUSGOD_A was read immediately after MUSQUR_A for random respondents.] (MUSGOD_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and respondent gave correct answer [Allah]		52.6
2) Yes, but respondent gave incorrect answer		7.2
9) No/Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		40.2
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

82) Do you happen to know the name of the Islamic equivalent to the Bible? (Q179) (MUSQUR_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and respondent gave correct answer [Qur'an/Koran]		51.8
2) Yes, but respondent gave incorrect answer		3.6
9) No/Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		44.6
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

83) Do you personally believe that having an abortion is morally acceptable, morally wrong, or is it not a moral issue? (Q180A) [Note: MORAB_A through MORAL_A were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (MORAB_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Morally acceptable		10.4
2) Morally wrong		52.4
3) Not a moral issue		24.9
4) Depends on situation (VOL.)		8.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.0
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

84) And is homosexual behavior morally acceptable, morally wrong, or is it not a moral issue? (Q180B) (MORGL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Morally acceptable		8.9
2) Morally wrong		48.6
3) Not a moral issue		35.1
4) Depends on situation (VOL.)		1.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.7
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

85) Is divorce morally acceptable, morally wrong, or is it not a moral issue? [Form 1 only] (Q180C) (MORDI_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Morally acceptable		20.5
2) Morally wrong		29.4
3) Not a moral issue		40.4
4) Depends on situation (VOL.)		5.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.9
Missing	3002
Total	1011	100.0

86) Is drinking alcohol morally acceptable, morally wrong, or is it not a moral issue? [Form 2 only] (Q180D) (MORAL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Morally acceptable		20.2
2) Morally wrong		15.0
3) Not a moral issue		56.1
4) Depends on situation (VOL.)		6.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.6
Missing	3014
Total	999	100.0

87) How important is religion in your life -- very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? (Q185) (IMPREL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important		56.0
2) Somewhat important		25.9
3) Not too important		8.4
4) Not at all important		8.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.2
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

88) Holy book insert for HBOOK_A and LITERL_A (TXT186) (HTEXT_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible		95.9
2) The Torah		1.7
3) The Koran		0.2
4) The Holy Scripture		2.2
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

89) Which comes closest to your view? [Note: See answer to HTEXT_A for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q186) (HBOOK_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) [Holy book] is the word of God		69.0
2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God		22.4
3) Other (VOL.)		3.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.0
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

90) If HBOOK_A = 1: And would you say that... [Note: See answer to HTEXT_A for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q187) (LITERL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word		48.5
2) Not everything in [Holy book] should be taken literally, word for word		46.3
3) Other (VOL.)		1.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.7
Missing	2642
Total	1371	100.0

91) People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Q188) (PRAY_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Several times a day		35.1
2) Once a day		19.8
3) A few times a week		14.2
4) Once a week		3.2
5) A few times a month		6.1
6) Seldom		10.7
7) Never		8.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.3
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

92) Do you think of yourself as a member of a minority because of your religious beliefs, or not? (Q189) (MINREL_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		19.1
2) No		77.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.2
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

93) If RELIG = 1, 3-8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Catholic religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190A) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SCATH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		15.2
2) Somewhat similar		30.8
3) Somewhat different		29.1
4) Very different		19.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.3
Missing	2744
Total	1269	100.0

94) If RELIG = 2-8, 11, 14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Protestant religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190B) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SPROT_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		16.6
2) Somewhat similar		36.7
3) Somewhat different		21.9
4) Very different		11.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		13.3
Missing	3398
Total	615	100.0

95) If RELIG = 1-2, 4-8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190C) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SMORM_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		3.3
2) Somewhat similar		18.1
3) Somewhat different		23.8
4) Very different		35.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		19.0
Missing	2329
Total	1684	100.0

96) If RELIG = 1-4, 6-8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Jewish religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190D) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SJEWSH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		8.0
2) Somewhat similar		29.4
3) Somewhat different		26.0
4) Very different		20.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		15.8
Missing	2342
Total	1671	100.0

97) If RELIG = 1-5, 7-8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Muslim religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190E) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SMUSLM_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		2.9
2) Somewhat similar		14.2
3) Somewhat different		19.3
4) Very different		46.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		16.9
Missing	2304
Total	1709	100.0

98) If RELIG = 1-6, 8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Buddhist religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? [Form 1 only] (Q190F) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SBUDDH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		2.0
2) Somewhat similar		8.7
3) Somewhat different		15.7
4) Very different		50.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		23.0
Missing	3172
Total	841	100.0

99) If RELIG = 1-7, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Hindu religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? [Form 2 only] (Q190G) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SHINDU_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		2.2
2) Somewhat similar		8.9
3) Somewhat different		15.0
4) Very different		44.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		29.9
Missing	3149
Total	864	100.0

100) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Catholic religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191A) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (ACATH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		3.9
2) Somewhat similar		26.7
3) Somewhat different		23.2
4) Very different		28.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		17.2
Missing	3718
Total	295	100.0

101) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Protestant religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191B) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (APROT_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		4.4
2) Somewhat similar		21.5
3) Somewhat different		20.5
4) Very different		26.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		27.5
Missing	3718
Total	295	100.0

102) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191C) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (AMORM_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		1.0
2) Somewhat similar		15.4
3) Somewhat different		15.9
4) Very different		40.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		27.1
Missing	3718
Total	295	100.0

103) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Jewish religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191D) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (AJEWSH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		3.8
2) Somewhat similar		21.7
3) Somewhat different		18.3
4) Very different		28.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		27.6
Missing	3718
Total	295	100.0

104) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Muslim religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191E) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (AMUSLM_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		0.2
2) Somewhat similar		13.7
3) Somewhat different		20.9
4) Very different		37.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		27.2
Missing	3718
Total	295	100.0

105) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Buddhist religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191F) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (ABUDDH_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		3.1
2) Somewhat similar		22.7
3) Somewhat different		15.2
4) Very different		29.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		29.4
Missing	3718
Total	295	100.0

106) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Hindu religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191G) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (AHINDU_A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar		0.8
2) Somewhat similar		12.8
3) Somewhat different		20.1
4) Very different		30.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		35.7
Missing	3718
Total	295	100.0

107) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? (If respondent said that it depends, question was asked again and prefaced with the word 'Overall') (Q201) (OBAMAP_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve		51.8
2) Disapprove		36.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		11.7
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

108) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (Q202) (COUNTR_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied		28.2
2) Dissatisfied		65.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		6.6
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

109) Congressional trial heat combined with leaners (CHEAT) (CHEAT_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican/Lean Republican		44.4
2) Democrat/Lean Democrat		45.4
3) Other/Lean other (VOL.)		3.5
9) Don't know/No lean (VOL.)		6.8
Missing	2344
Total	1669	100.0

110) If the elections for U.S. Congress were being held today, would you vote for the Republican Party's candidate or the Democratic Party's candidate for Congress in your district? (Q210) (ELECT_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican Party's candidate		34.9
2) Democratic Party's candidate		39.8
3) Other (VOL.)		6.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		18.7
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

111) If ELECT_B = 3 or 9: As of today, do you lean more to the Republican or the Democrat? (Q211) (LEAN_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican Party's candidate		29.4
2) Democratic Party's candidate		22.9
3) Other (VOL.)		14.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		33.1
Missing	3529
Total	484	100.0

112) Thinking more generally... Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q212A) [Note: GOP_B, DEMS_B and CONG_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (GOP_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		6.4
2) Mostly favorable		33.9
3) Mostly unfavorable		31.3
4) Very unfavorable		18.5
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.1
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		4.7
9) Refused (VOL.)		5.1
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

113) Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q212B) (DEMS_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		11.0
2) Mostly favorable		37.0
3) Mostly unfavorable		23.6
4) Very unfavorable		18.6
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.0
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		5.6
9) Refused (VOL.)		4.2
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

114) Is your overall opinion of Congress favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q212C) (CONG_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		4.1
2) Mostly favorable		32.6
3) Mostly unfavorable		31.7
4) Very unfavorable		20.4
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.4
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		6.0
9) Refused (VOL.)		4.6
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

115) How much, if anything, have you heard about the bills in Congress to overhaul the health care system? (Q215) (HLTHBL_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot		52.5
2) A little		39.8
3) Nothing at all		6.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.1
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

116) As of right now, do you generally favor or generally oppose the health care proposals being discussed in Congress? (Q216) (HLTHFV_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally favor		39.4
2) Generally oppose		45.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		14.7
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

117) If HLTHFV_B = 1-2: Do you (favor/oppose) these health care proposals very strongly, or not so strongly? (Q217) (STRONG_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very strongly		69.1
2) Not so strongly		28.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.4
Missing	2300
Total	1713	100.0

118) How much confidence do you have in Barack Obama to do the right thing when it comes to dealing with health care reform - a great deal of confidence, a fair amount of confidence, not too much confidence, or no confidence at all? (Q220A) [Note: OBCON_B through REPCON_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (OBCON_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal of confidence		25.6
2) A fair amount of confidence		29.6
3) Not too much confidence		20.5
4) No confidence at all		21.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.5
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

119) How much confidence do you have in Democratic leaders in Congress to do the right thing when it comes to dealing with health care reform - a great deal of confidence, a fair amount of confidence, not too much confidence, or no confidence at all? (Q220B) (DEMCON_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal of confidence		11.8
2) A fair amount of confidence		33.2
3) Not too much confidence		27.9
4) No confidence at all		23.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.6
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

120) How much confidence do you have in Republican leaders in Congress to do the right thing when it comes to dealing with health care reform - a great deal of confidence, a fair amount of confidence, not too much confidence, or no confidence at all? (Q220C) (REPCON_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal of confidence		7.5
2) A fair amount of confidence		32.4
3) Not too much confidence		35.7
4) No confidence at all		20.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.6
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

121) Do you think you and your family would be [better off or worse off] if the president and Congress passed health care reform, or don't you think it would make much difference? [Choices 1 and 2 were read in reverse order for random respondents] (Q221A) [Note: This question was read after CTRBET_B for random respondents.] (FAMBET_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better off		27.0
2) Worse off		29.8
3) Wouldn't make much difference		36.0
4) Depends (VOL.)		1.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.3
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

122) Do you think the country as a whole would be [better off or worse off] if the president and Congress passed health care reform, or don't you think it would make much difference? [Choices 1 and 2 were read in reverse order for random respondents] (Q221B) (CTRBET_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better off		39.4
2) Worse off		32.4
3) Wouldn't make much difference		18.6
4) Depends (VOL.)		3.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		6.1
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

123) On another subject... Do you think abortion should be... [Choices were read in reverse order for random half of the sample] (Q240) (ABORTN_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Legal in all cases		16.8
2) Legal in most cases		32.0
3) Illegal in most cases		26.6
4) Illegal in all cases		17.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		6.9
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

124) Do you ever wonder whether your own position on abortion is the right one or not? (Q241) (ABWNDR_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		26.1
2) No		66.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		7.8
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

125) Do you think the issue of abortion is a critical issue facing the country, one among many important issues, or not that important compared to other issues? (Q242) (ABIMP_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A critical issue facing the country		15.3
2) One among many important issues		33.1
3) Not that important compared to other issues		48.4
9) Don't know/refused (VOL.)		3.2
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

126) If ABORTN_B = 1-2: And do you think the view that abortion should be against the law is a respectable opinion for someone to hold, or not? (Q243) (ABRSP1_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		49.9
2) No		42.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		7.8
Missing	3040
Total	973	100.0

127) If ABORTN_B = 3-4: And do you think the view that abortion should be legal is a respectable opinion for someone to hold, or not? (Q244) (ABRSP2_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		44.1
2) No		46.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		9.4
Missing	3131
Total	882	100.0

128) On another subject... Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them? (Q249) (GVFUND_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor		23.9
2) Favor		43.9
3) Oppose		16.8
4) Strongly oppose		9.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.7
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

129) As I name some groups, please tell me whether you feel each one is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion. First, do you feel that the Democratic Party is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250A) [Note: FRDEM_B through FRSCI_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (FRDEM_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly toward religion		28.9
2) Neutral toward religion		38.7
3) Unfriendly toward religion		21.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		10.7
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

130) Do you feel that the Republican Party is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250B) (FRREP_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly toward religion		47.9
2) Neutral toward religion		28.6
3) Unfriendly toward religion		11.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		11.6
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

131) Do you feel that Hollywood and the makers of movies and TV entertainment shows are generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250C) (FRHOLL_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly toward religion		10.8
2) Neutral toward religion		33.7
3) Unfriendly toward religion		47.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		8.5
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

132) Do you feel that news reporters and the news media are generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250D) (FRNEWS_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly toward religion		14.0
2) Neutral toward religion		42.3
3) Unfriendly toward religion		35.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		8.7
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

133) Do you feel that the Obama administration is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250F) (FROBAM_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly toward religion		37.1
2) Neutral toward religion		35.5
3) Unfriendly toward religion		17.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		10.3
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

134) Do you feel that scientists are generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250G) (FRSCI_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly toward religion		11.5
2) Neutral toward religion		42.2
3) Unfriendly toward religion		35.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		11.3
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

135) In general, who do you think can do the best job of providing services to people in need... [Choices 1 through 3 were read in random order] (Q260) (SERVS_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Religious organizations		36.5
2) Non-religious, community-based organizations		28.5
3) Federal and state government agencies		24.6
4) Family/friends/other (VOL.)		0.5
5) None of the above (VOL.)		1.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		8.3
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

136) Now, thinking about some specific problem areas. For each item that I read, please tell me who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. First, who could do the best job providing treatment for drug and alcohol addiction: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261AF1) [Note: STREAT_B through SPRISN_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (STREAT_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A religious organization		29.2
2) A non-religious, community-based group		39.8
3) A federal or state government agency		23.8
4) None of the above (VOL.)		1.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.6
Missing	2979
Total	1034	100.0

137) Who could do the best job providing literacy training services: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 2 only] (Q261BF2) (SLITER_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A religious organization		13.0
2) A non-religious, community-based group		35.7
3) A federal or state government agency		42.7
4) None of the above (VOL.)		1.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		7.7
Missing	3044
Total	969	100.0

138) Who could do the best job providing mentoring programs for young people: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261CF1) (SMENT_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A religious organization		41.6
2) A non-religious, community-based group		38.7
3) A federal or state government agency		12.1
4) None of the above (VOL.)		2.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.5
Missing	2979
Total	1034	100.0

139) Who could do the best job feeding the homeless: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 2 only] (Q261DF2) (SFEED_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A religious organization		51.6
2) A non-religious, community-based group		21.6
3) A federal or state government agency		21.2
4) None of the above (VOL.)		0.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.0
Missing	3044
Total	969	100.0

140) Who could do the best job counseling teens about pregnancy: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261EF1) (STEEN_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A religious organization		38.6
2) A non-religious, community-based group		38.8
3) A federal or state government agency		14.6
4) None of the above (VOL.)		3.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.9
Missing	2979
Total	1034	100.0

141) Who could do the best job providing child care services: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 2 only] (Q261FF2) (SCHILD_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A religious organization		31.7
2) A non-religious, community-based group		34.2
3) A federal or state government agency		27.1
4) None of the above (VOL.)		2.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.9
Missing	3044
Total	969	100.0

142) Who could do the best job providing health care services: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261GF1) (SHELTH_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A religious organization		12.0
2) A non-religious, community-based group		33.8
3) A federal or state government agency		42.7
4) None of the above (VOL.)		4.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		7.4
Missing	2979
Total	1034	100.0

143) Who could do the best job providing job training services: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 2 only] (Q261HF2) (SJOBTR_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A religious organization		6.5
2) A non-religious, community-based group		35.4
3) A federal or state government agency		51.2
4) None of the above (VOL.)		1.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.6
Missing	3044
Total	969	100.0

144) Who could do the best job counseling and educating prisoners: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261IF1) (SPRISN_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A religious organization		38.3
2) A non-religious, community-based group		23.0
3) A federal or state government agency		31.0
4) None of the above (VOL.)		1.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.8
Missing	2979
Total	1034	100.0

145) I'm going to read the names of some specific religious groups. For each one that I name, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. First: Individual churches, synagogues and other houses of worship (Q262A) [Note: FCHRCH_B was read after FCHAR_B for random respondents.] (FCHRCH_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		58.7
2) Oppose		35.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.8
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

146) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose charitable organizations that have a religious affiliation applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. (Q262B) (FCHAR_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		67.8
2) Oppose		27.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.0
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

147) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Catholic churches applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 1 only] (Q262CF1) [Note: Questions FCATH_B through FEVCHR_B were read together as a block, but were read in random order within the block.] (FCATH_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		59.7
2) Oppose		36.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.8
Missing	2979
Total	1034	100.0

148) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Protestant churches applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 2 only] (Q262DF2) (FPROT_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		56.1
2) Oppose		34.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		9.0
Missing	3044
Total	969	100.0

149) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Muslim mosques applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 1 only] (Q262EF1) (FMOSQ_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		38.6
2) Oppose		52.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		9.3
Missing	2979
Total	1034	100.0

150) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Jewish synagogues applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 2 only] (Q262FF2) (FSYNAG_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		52.3
2) Oppose		36.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		11.3
Missing	3044
Total	969	100.0

151) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon churches, applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 2 only] (Q262GF2) (FMORMN_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		47.6
2) Oppose		43.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		9.3
Missing	3044
Total	969	100.0

152) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Evangelical Christian churches applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 1 only] (Q262HF1) (FEVCHR_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		54.9
2) Oppose		37.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		7.3
Missing	2979
Total	1034	100.0

153) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose groups that encourage religious conversion as part of the services they provide applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. (Q262I) (FCONV_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		28.2
2) Oppose		62.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		9.2
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

154) Here are a few reasons why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please tell me whether each one is an important concern of yours, or not. First: This would interfere with the separation between church and state (Q263A) [Note: NOSEP_B through NOINV_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block. For random respondents, this block of questions was read after the block of questions comprised of YCHNGE_B through YCHOIC_B was read.] (NOSEP_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Important concern		51.7
2) Not an important concern		45.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.8
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

155) Please tell me whether [this reason why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important concern of yours, or not: The people who receive these services might be forced to take part in religious practices (Q263B) (NOFORC_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Important concern		59.6
2) Not an important concern		37.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.8
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

156) Please tell me whether [this reason why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important concern of yours, or not: The programs may not meet the same standards as government-based programs (Q263C) (NOSTAN_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Important concern		48.3
2) Not an important concern		47.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.0
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

157) Please tell me whether [this reason why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important concern of yours, or not: This might increase religious divisions within this country (Q263D) (NODIVS_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Important concern		47.0
2) Not an important concern		49.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.8
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

158) Please tell me whether [this reason why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important concern of yours, or not: Government might get too involved in what religious organizations do (Q263E) (NOINV_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Important concern		68.9
2) Not an important concern		28.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.8
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

159) Here are a few reasons why some people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please tell me whether you think each one is an important reason to favor this, or not? First: Religious groups could do a better job because the power of religion can change people's lives (Q264A) [Note: YCHNGE_B through YEFFIC_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block. For random respondents, this block of questions was read before the block of questions comprised of NOSEP_B through NOINV_B was read.] (YCHNGE_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Important reason		59.4
2) Not an important reason		37.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.3
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

160) Please tell me whether you think [this reason why some people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important reason to favor this [idea], or not: The people who provide the services would be more caring and compassionate (Q264B) (YCARE_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Important reason		68.4
2) Not an important reason		28.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.5
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

161) Please tell me whether you think [this reason why some people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important reason to favor this [idea], or not: Religious groups could provide services more efficiently than government programs (Q264C) (YEFFIC_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Important reason		58.5
2) Not an important reason		36.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.2
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

162) Please tell me whether you think [this reason why some people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important reason to favor this [idea], or not: People who need social services should have a variety of options to pick from (Q264D) (YCHOIC_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Important reason		78.2
2) Not an important reason		18.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.3
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

163) If religious organizations do use government funds to provide social services, do you think these organizations should be allowed to only hire people who share their religious beliefs, or should they not be allowed to do this? (Q265) (HIRE_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Should be allowed to only hire people who share their religious beliefs		21.1
2) Shouldn't be allowed to do this		73.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.1
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

164) From what you know, does Barack Obama favor or oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply for government funding to provide social services? (Q270) [Note: OBAPP_B and OBEMP_B were asked immediately after BUSHAP_B for random respondents.] (OBAPP_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		27.4
2) Oppose		17.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		54.6
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

165) If OBAPP_B = 1: Do you think Barack Obama emphasizes this issue too much, too little, or about the right amount? (Q271) (OBEMP_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too much		10.0
2) Too little		18.1
3) About the right amount		65.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		6.3
Missing	3521
Total	492	100.0

166) From what you know, did George W. Bush favor or oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply for government funding to provide social services? (Q272) [Note: This question was asked immediately before OBAPP_B for random respondents.] (BUSHAP_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor		36.3
2) Oppose		16.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		47.6
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

167) How important is religion in your life - very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? (Q280) (RELIFE_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important		58.7
2) Somewhat important		23.6
3) Not too important		8.3
4) Not at all important		8.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.3
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

168) If ATTEND = 1-4: Aside from when you're traveling and special events like weddings and funerals, do you always attend religious services at the same place, mostly attend at one place but occasionally go to different places, or do you go to different places on a regular basis? (Q281) (ATSAME_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always attend at the same place		49.7
2) Mostly attend at one place but occasionally go to different places		36.8
3) Go to different places on a regular basis		12.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.3
Missing	2535
Total	1478	100.0

169) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent is either Protestant or 'just Christian' (RELIG = 1 or 13): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Protestant denomination different than your own? (Q282A) [Note: ATDPRT_B through ATMULT_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (ATDPRT_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		62.7
2) No		33.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.0
Missing	3596
Total	417	100.0

170) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Protestant or 'just Christian' (RELIG not equal to 1 or 13): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Protestant church? (Q282B) (ATPROT_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		40.3
2) No		58.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.4
Missing	3733
Total	280	100.0

171) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Catholic (RELIG not equal to 2): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend Catholic mass? (Q282C) (ATCATH_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		40.5
2) No		59.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Missing	3483
Total	530	100.0

172) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Jewish (RELIG not equal to 5): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Jewish synagogue? (Q282D) (ATSYNA_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		12.4
2) No		87.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.1
Missing	3326
Total	687	100.0

173) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Muslim (RELIG not equal to 6): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Muslim mosque? (Q282E) (ATMOSQ_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		4.3
2) No		95.7
Missing	3319
Total	694	100.0

174) If ATSAME_B = 2-3: And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services of a religion different than yours that I haven't mentioned? (Q282F) (ATMULT_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes [Other religion is specified in ATMULZ_B]		23.3
2) No		73.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.5
Missing	3316
Total	697	100.0

175) If ATMULT_B = 1: Name of religion(s) different than respondent's own religion whose services the respondent ever attends (Q282FOS) (ATMULZ_B)
176) First religion listed in response to ATMULZ_B, coded (Q282F_1) (ATMUL1_B)

	TOTAL	%
10) Christian/Protestant (not further specified)		5.1
11) Evangelical/born again		3.4
12) Baptist/Southern Baptist		17.0
13) Pentecostal/Assemblies of God		5.6
14) Non-denominational		5.1
15) Seventh-day Adventist		1.1
16) Methodist		3.9
17) Lutheran		3.6
18) Episcopalian		3.6
19) Other Protestant		4.3
20) Catholic		3.0
21) Orthodox		3.7
22) Mormon/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints		5.3
23) Jehovah's Witness/Kingdom Hall		5.7
25) Other Christian (not identifiably Protestant)		2.3
30) Buddhist		8.9
40) Hindu		6.7
41) Jewish		0.8
50) Other non-Christian (Sikh, Taoist, Shinto, Native American, Baha'i, Pagan)		3.4
60) Universalist, ecumenical, many in one		2.5
65) Variety		0.5
90) Other (unclear whether Christian or not)/Don't know		4.6
Missing	3840
Total	173	100.0

177) Second religion listed in response to ATMULZ_B, coded (Q282F_2) (ATMUL2_B)

	TOTAL	%
12) Baptist/Southern Baptist		7.2
13) Pentecostal/Assemblies of God		4.0
14) Non-denominational		6.3
17) Lutheran		12.7
19) Other Protestant		19.1
21) Orthodox		3.6
22) Mormon/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints		3.7
23) Jehovah's Witness/Kingdom Hall		10.1
30) Buddhist		11.3
40) Hindu		5.5
50) Other non-Christian (Sikh, Taoist, Shinto, Native American, Baha'i, Pagan)		9.8
90) Other (unclear whether Christian or not)/Don't know		4.4
Missing	3991
Total	22	100.0

178) Third religion listed in response to ATMULZ_B, coded (Q282F_3) (ATMUL_3)

	TOTAL	%
12) Baptist/Southern Baptist		12.9
16) Methodist		63.9
18) Episcopalian		11.7
50) Other non-Christian (Sikh, Taoist, Shinto, Native American, Baha'i, Pagan)		8.3
Missing	4008
Total	5	100.0

179) If ATSAME_B = 1: Are the religious services you attend held at a church or house of worship, or are they held at some other location such as at a restaurant or a person's home? (Q283) (LOC1_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) At a church or house of worship		94.5
2) Other location		5.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.3
Missing	3253
Total	760	100.0

180) If ATSAME_B = 2-9: In general, are the religious services you attend held at houses of worship such as churches, synagogues or mosques, are they held at other locations such as at restaurants or people's homes, or do you attend services both in houses of worship and at other locations? (Q284) (LOC2_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) At houses of worship		72.8
2) At other locations		3.4
3) Both		21.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.5
Missing	3295
Total	718	100.0

181) If LOC1_B or LOC2_B = 2: And what kind of place or location is this? / If LOC2_B = 3: What kinds of places are these other locations? (Q285) (LTYPE_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Answer given [Kind of place is specified in LTYPEZ_B]		94.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.5
Missing	3821
Total	192	100.0

182) Verbatim response recorded for LTYPE_B (LTYPEZ_B)
183) First response recorded for LTYPE_B, coded (Q285_1) (LTYPE1_B)

	TOTAL	%
10) Church, synagogue, temple or other religious building		2.9
20) Homes		53.6
30) Restaurants		2.8
40) Schools		7.4
41) Stadiums, arenas, coliseums, convention centers, etc.		0.4
42) Hotels		2.5
43) Storefronts		0.2
44) Truck stop		1.0
45) Prison		0.2
46) Warehouses		0.4
47) Community centers		3.2
48) Office buildings		0.5
49) Retreat centers		0.4
50) Other buildings (theaters, halls, assisted living facilities, funeral home)		7.9
60) Parks/campgrounds		6.8
61) Tents/tent revivals		1.6
62) Other outdoor gatherings		2.7
65) Nature/outdoors alone		1.5
70) Part of special events (church camp, powwow)		0.6
80) Anywhere/everywhere		2.3
81) Television		1.0
90) Other/Don't know		0.3
Missing	3829
Total	184	100.0

184) Second response recorded for LTYPE_B, coded (Q285_2) (LTYPE2_B)

	TOTAL	%
10) Church, synagogue, temple or other religious building		3.4
20) Homes		45.5
30) Restaurants		8.4
40) Schools		5.3
41) Stadiums, arenas, coliseums, convention centers, etc.		0.7
42) Hotels		7.9
43) Storefronts		0.5
46) Warehouses		0.6
47) Community centers		2.5
50) Other buildings (theaters, halls, assisted living facilities, funeral home)		3.6
60) Parks/campgrounds		3.6
62) Other outdoor gatherings		5.7
70) Part of special events (church camp, powwow)		11.1
90) Other/Don't know		1.0
Missing	3951
Total	62	100.0

185) Third response recorded for LTYPE_B, coded (Q285_3) (LTYPE3_B)

	TOTAL	%
20) Homes		9.2
30) Restaurants		9.0
40) Schools		2.2
42) Hotels		9.0
46) Warehouses		17.1
50) Other buildings (theaters, halls, assisted living facilities, funeral home)		20.2
60) Parks/campgrounds		2.8
61) Tents/tent revivals		14.8
62) Other outdoor gatherings		6.6
90) Other/Don't know		9.2
Missing	3993
Total	20	100.0

186) Holy book insert for HBOOK_B and LITERL_B (TXT286) (HTEXT_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible		94.5
2) The Torah		1.5
3) The Koran		0.7
4) The Holy Scripture		3.2
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

187) Which comes closest to your view? [Note: See answer to HTEXT_B for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q286) (HBOOK_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) [Holy book] is the word of God		69.3
2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God		23.3
3) Other (VOL.)		2.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.6
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

188) If HBOOK_B = 1: And would you say that... [Note: See answer to HTEXT_B for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q287) (LITERL_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word,		50.8
2) Not everything in [Holy book] should be taken literally, word for word		43.7
3) Other (VOL.)		1.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.9
Missing	2635
Total	1378	100.0

189) People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Q288) (PRAY_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Several times a day		37.2
2) Once a day		19.0
3) A few times a week		13.3
4) Once a week		4.0
5) A few times a month		5.7
6) Seldom		10.8
7) Never		7.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.4
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

190) Would you say that you have ever had a 'religious or mystical experience' - that is, a moment of sudden religious insight or awakening? (Q290) (MYSTEX_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		48.7
2) No		47.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.5
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

191) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in reincarnation, that people will be reborn in this world again and again? (Q291A) [Note: BREINC_B through BASTRO_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (BREINC_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, believe in		24.3
2) No, don't believe		69.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		6.5
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

192) Do you believe in spiritual energy located in physical things, such as mountains, trees or crystals? (Q291B) (BSPENG_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, believe in		25.6
2) No, don't believe		69.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.2
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

193) Do you believe in yoga, not just as exercise, but as a spiritual practice? (Q291C) (BYOGA_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, believe in		23.5
2) No, don't believe		69.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		6.9
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

194) Do you believe in the 'evil eye' or that certain people can cast curses or spells that cause bad things to happen to someone? (Q291E) (BEVILI_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, believe in		16.5
2) No, don't believe		81.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.4
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

195) Do you believe in astrology, or that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives? (Q291F) (BASTRO_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, believe in		24.5
2) No, don't believe		71.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.2
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

196) Have you ever felt that you were in touch with someone who has already died? (Q292A) (BDIED_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		29.3
2) No		69.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.5
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

197) Have you ever consulted a fortune-teller or psychic? (Q292B) (BPSYCH_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		14.9
2) No		84.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.6
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

198) Have you ever seen or been in the presence of a ghost? (Q292C) (BGHOST_B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		18.1
2) No		79.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.1
Missing	2010
Total	2003	100.0

199) Verbatim response to RELIG, if recorded [Most responses are from when RELIG = 11.] (RELIGOS) (RELIGZ)
200) What is your present religion, if any? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or nothing in particular? (RELIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant (See Note 3 on the ARDA Summary Page for description)		40.2
2) Roman Catholic (Catholic)		22.6
3) Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/LDS)		1.7
4) Orthodox (Greek, Russian, or some other orthodox church)		0.5
5) Jewish (Judaism)		1.6
6) Muslim (Islam)		0.5
7) Buddhist		1.1
8) Hindu		0.2
9) Atheist (do not believe in God)		1.9
10) Agnostic (not sure if there is a God)		3.4
11) Something else (VOL., see RELIGZ)		1.5
12) Nothing in particular		11.7
13) Christian (VOL.)		11.3
14) Unitarian (Universalist) (VOL.)		0.3
99) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.6
Total	4013	100.0

201) If RELIG = 11-12 or 99: Do you think of yourself as a Christian or not? [Note: If respondent named a non-Christian religion in RELIG, CHR was not read and respondent was assigned a value of 2 on CHR.] (CHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		54.7
2) No		37.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		8.1
Missing	3455
Total	558	100.0

202) If RELIG = 1-4 or CHR = 1: Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? (BORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, would		42.4
2) No, would not		52.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.0
Missing	570
Total	3443	100.0

203) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week		14.3
2) Once a week		23.5
3) Once or twice a month		16.0
4) A few times a year		18.2
5) Seldom		16.5
6) Never		10.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.0
Total	4013	100.0

204) Sex of respondent (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male		48.4
2) Female		51.6
Total	4013	100.0

205) What is your age? [Note: A code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	46.74	18.53

206) Respondent's age, recoded (RECAGE) (AGE_RE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18 to 24		13.2
2) 25 to 34		16.6
3) 35 to 44		17.9
4) 45 to 54		19.4
5) 55 to 64		14.8
6) 65 or older		16.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.3
Total	4013	100.0

207) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [Answer choices were not read] (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None, or grade 1-8		3.8
2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)		9.7
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)		31.2
4) Technical, trade, or vocational school after high school		3.3
5) Some college, associate degree, no four-year degree		24.0
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other four-year degree)		16.1
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)		11.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Total	4013	100.0

208) Recoded education (RECEDUC) (EDUC_RE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than a high school diploma		13.5
2) High school graduate		34.5
3) Some college, no four-year degree		24.0
4) At least a four-year college degree		27.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Total	4013	100.0

209) Respondent was randomly asked HISP1 or HISP3 (HISPRAN) (HISP_KEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent was asked HISP1		50.1
2) Respondent was asked HISP3		49.9
Total	4013	100.0

210) Are you yourself of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? [Respondents were randomly asked HISP1 or HISP3, see HISP_KEY] (HISP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		13.2
2) No		86.1
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.7
Missing	1997
Total	2016	100.0

211) Are you of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin? [Respondents were randomly asked HISP1 or HISP3, see HISP_KEY] (HISP3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		12.8
2) No		86.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.7
Missing	2016
Total	1997	100.0

212) Combination of responses to HISP1 and HISP3 (HISPX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		13.0
2) No		86.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.7
Total	4013	100.0

213) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply. [RACE1 captures the first answer respondents provided to this question.] (RACE1_1) (RACE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) White		75.7
2) Black or African-American		14.2
3) Asian or Asian-American		1.9
4) Some other race		6.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.5
Total	4013	100.0

214) Which of the following describes your race? [RACE2 captures the second answer respondents provided to this question, when applicable.] (RACE1_2) (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Black or African-American		21.1
3) Asian or Asian-American		7.8
4) Some other race		71.1
Missing	3957
Total	56	100.0

215) Which of the following describes your race? [RACE3 captures the third answer respondents provided to this question, when applicable.] (RACE1_3) (RACE3)

	TOTAL	%
3) Asian or Asian-American		89.5
4) Some other race		11.0
Missing	4007
Total	6	100.0

216) Which of the following describes your race? [RACE4 captures the fourth answer respondents provided to this question, when applicable.] (RACE1_4) (RACE4)

	TOTAL	%
4) Some other race		99.1
Missing	4010
Total	3	100.0

217) Combining Race (RACECMB) (RACE_ALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) White		74.2
2) Black or African-American		14.0
3) Asian or Asian-American		1.9
4) Mixed Race		1.7
5) Some other race		6.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.5
Total	4013	100.0

218) Race/ethnicity (RACETHN)

	TOTAL	%
1) White, not Hispanic		69.2
2) African-American, not Hispanic		10.9
3) Hispanic		13.0
4) Other, not Hispanic		6.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.9
Total	4013	100.0

219) Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married		53.6
2) Living with a partner		6.4
3) Divorced		9.2
4) Separated		2.1
5) Widowed		6.5
6) Never been married		21.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.5
Total	4013	100.0

220) Verbatim response to SPREL, when recorded [Most responses are from when SPREL = 11.] (SPRELZ)
221) If MARITAL = 1-2: And what is your [IF MARITAL = 1: spouse's/IF MARITAL=2: partner's] religion, if any? Are they Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or nothing in particular? (SPREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant (See Note 3 on the ARDA Summary Page for description)		42.6
2) Roman Catholic (Catholic)		25.2
3) Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/LDS)		1.6
4) Orthodox (Greek, Russian, or some other orthodox church)		0.2
5) Jewish (Judaism)		1.4
6) Muslim (Islam)		1.1
7) Buddhist		1.1
8) Hindu		0.2
9) Atheist (do not believe in God)		1.4
10) Agnostic (not sure if there is a god)		1.6
11) Something else (VOL., see SPRELZ)		1.2
12) Nothing in particular		10.5
13) Christian (VOL.)		9.6
14) Unitarian (Universalist) (VOL.)		0.3
99) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.1
Missing	2794
Total	1219	100.0

222) If SPREL = 11 or 99: And is that a Christian religion, or not? (SPCHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		51.5
2) No		21.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		26.9
Missing	3959
Total	54	100.0

223) If SPREL = 1-4 or 13, or SPCHR = 1: Would you describe your spouse as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? (SPBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, would		45.0
2) No, would not		51.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		4.1
Missing	3005
Total	1008	100.0

224) How many people, including yourself, live in your household? [Note: A code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (See Note 4: Definition of Household Members on the ARDA Summary Page for more information) (HH1)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	3.70	8.24

225) If HH1 is greater than 1 (not including HH1 = 99): How many of these [people living in your household] are children under the age of 18? [Note: A code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (See Note 4: Definition of Household Members on the ARDA Summary Page for more information) (HH2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	3120	0.98	3.43

226) Number of adults living in the household, computed from HH1 and HH2 (See Note 4: Definition of Household Members on the ARDA Summary Page for more information) (ADULTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) One		17.7
2) Two		52.1
3) Three or more		29.4
99) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.8
Total	4013	100.0

227) Last year, that is in 2008, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000		7.3
2) $10,000 to under $20,000		8.6
3) $20,000 to under $30,000		10.9
4) $30,000 to under $40,000		9.8
5) $40,000 to under $50,000		8.1
6) $50,000 to under $75,000		13.1
7) $75,000 to under $100,000		10.7
8) $100,000 to under $150,000		8.7
9) $150,000 or more		5.9
10) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		16.8
Total	4013	100.0

228) Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, registered		78.4
2) No, not registered		21.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Total	4013	100.0

229) If REGIST = 1: Are you absolutely certain that you are registered to vote, or is there a chance that your registration has lapsed because you moved or from some other reason? (REGICERT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely certain		95.7
2) Chance registration has lapsed		4.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.3
Missing	596
Total	3417	100.0

230) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (PARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican		24.6
2) Democrat		32.2
3) Independent		36.6
4) No preference (VOL.)		3.1
5) Other party (VOL.)		0.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		3.2
Total	4013	100.0

231) If PARTY = 3-5 or 9: As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party? (PARTYLN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican		34.6
2) Democrat		34.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		30.5
Missing	2395
Total	1618	100.0

232) In general, would you describe your political views as... (IDEO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative		7.2
2) Conservative		31.9
3) Moderate		33.9
4) Liberal		14.7
5) Very liberal		6.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		6.1
Total	4013	100.0

233) Are you now employed full-time, part-time, or not employed? (EMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time		44.4
2) Part-time		14.4
3) Not employed		40.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.8
Total	4013	100.0

234) If HISPX = 2 or 9: Were you born in the United States or in another country? (USBORN1A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, born in U.S.		94.4
2) No, some other country		5.2
4) Other U.S. Territories (includes Guam, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands) (VOL.)		0.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Missing	314
Total	3699	100.0

235) If USBORN1A = 1 and HISPX = 2 or 9: Were both of your parents born in the United States, or not? [Note: Those born in Puerto Rico or other non-state U.S. territories are not considered born on the U.S. for this question.] (USBORN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, both parents born in the U.S.		92.9
2) No, one or both parents born in another country		6.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.3
Missing	506
Total	3507	100.0

236) If HISPX = 1: Now I want to ask you about you and your family's heritage. Are you Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Salvadoran or are you and your ancestors from another country? (ANCESTRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mexican (Mexico)		55.7
2) Puerto Rican (Puerto Rico)		7.5
3) Cuban (Cuba)		3.0
4) Dominican (the Dominican Republic)		2.7
5) Salvadoran (El Salvador)		6.3
6) Other Central American (VOL.)		5.0
7) Other South American (VOL.)		7.3
9) Other North American (VOL.)		1.6
10) Other European (VOL.)		4.9
97) Other (VOL.)		0.4
99) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.5
Missing	3699
Total	314	100.0

237) Verbatim response to ANCESTRY, when recorded (ANCESTOS) (ANCESTRZ)
238) If HISPX = 1: Were you born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country? (BIRTH_HISP) (BRTH_HSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Puerto Rico		3.2
2) United States		47.2
3) Another country		48.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.8
Missing	3699
Total	314	100.0

239) If BRTH_HSP = 1, 3 or 9: How many years have you lived in the (continental) United States? ['Continental' was inserted if BRTH_HSP = 1] [Note: Those who have lived in the (continental) United States for less than one year were coded as '1', and a code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (YRS_US)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	149	19.33	16.03

240) If HISPX = 1 and BRTH_HSP = 2: Was your mother born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country? (MOTHER_HISP) (MTHR_HSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Puerto Rico		6.1
2) United States		61.3
3) Another country		32.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.3
Missing	3848
Total	165	100.0

241) If HISPX = 1 and BRTH_HSP = 2: Was your father born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country? (FATHER_HISP) (FTHR_HSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Puerto Rico		6.0
2) United States		57.1
3) Another country		35.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.7
Missing	3848
Total	165	100.0

242) If HISPX = 1: Would you say you can carry on a conversation in Spanish, both understanding and speaking, very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? (SPANLIT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well		46.8
2) Pretty well		27.5
3) Just a little		16.6
4) Not at all		8.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.0
Missing	3699
Total	314	100.0

243) IF HISPX = 1: Would you say you can read a newspaper or book in Spanish very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? (SPANLIT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well		42.0
2) Pretty well		25.1
3) Just a little		19.1
4) Not at all		11.8
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.0
Missing	3699
Total	314	100.0

244) If HISPX = 1: Would you say you can carry on a conversation in English, both understanding and speaking, very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? (ENGLIT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well		54.3
2) Pretty well		12.1
3) Just a little		26.1
4) Not at all		7.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Missing	3699
Total	314	100.0

245) If HISPX = 1: Would you say you can read a newspaper or book in English very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? (ENGLIT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well		53.6
2) Pretty well		14.9
3) Just a little		21.5
4) Not at all		9.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.4
Missing	3699
Total	314	100.0

246) If SAMPLE = 1: Now thinking about your telephone use... Do you have a working cell phone? (L1) (CELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes		71.9
2) No		27.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.5
Missing	1001
Total	3012	100.0

247) If SAMPLE = 1, HH1 is greater than 1, and CELL = 2 or 9: Does anyone in your household have a working cell phone? (L1A) (HHCELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, someone in household has cell phone		30.6
2) No		67.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.5
Missing	3607
Total	406	100.0

248) If SAMPLE = 1, CELL = 1, and HH1 = 1: Of all the telephone calls that you receive, do you get... [Choices 1 and 3 are reversed for random respondents, Choice 2 is always read second] (L2) (DUAL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) All or almost all calls on a cell phone		19.7
2) Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone		29.9
3) All or almost all calls on a regular home phone		49.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.2
Missing	3589
Total	424	100.0

249) If SAMPLE = 1, HH is greater than 1, and (CELL or HHCELL = 1): Now thinking about all the people in your household, including yourself, of all the telephone calls that your household receives, are... [Choices 1 and 3 are reversed for random respondents, Choice 2 is always read second] (L3) (DUAL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) All or almost all calls on a cell phone		20.4
2) Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone		49.6
3) All or almost all calls on a regular home phone		28.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		1.4
Missing	1938
Total	2075	100.0

250) If SAMPLE = 2: Now thinking about your telephone use... Is there at least one telephone inside your home that is currently working and is not a cell phone? (C1) (NOTCELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, there is a home telephone		41.3
2) No home telephone		58.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.3
Missing	3012
Total	1001	100.0

251) If SAMPLE = 2, HH1 = 1, and NOTCELL = 1: Of all the telephone that you receive, do you get... [Choices 1 and 3 are reversed for random respondents, Choice 2 is always read second] (C2) (DUAL3)

	TOTAL	%
1) All or almost all calls on a cell phone		42.7
2) Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone		33.4
3) All or almost all calls on a regular home phone		24.1
Missing	3934
Total	79	100.0

252) If SAMPLE = 2, HH1 is greater than 1, and NOTCELL = 1: Now thinking about all the people in your household, including yourself, of all the telephone calls that your household receives, are... [Choices 1 and 3 are reversed for random respondents, Choice 2 is always read second] (C3) (DUAL4)

	TOTAL	%
1) All or almost all calls on a cell phone		37.4
2) Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone		46.0
3) All or almost all calls on a regular home phone		15.6
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		0.9
Missing	3441
Total	572	100.0

253) If SAMPLE = 2: We'd like to send you $5 for your time. Can I please have your full name and a mailing address where we can send you the money? (MONEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent wants the money		70.9
9) Respondent does not want the money (VOL.)		29.1
Missing	3012
Total	1001	100.0

254) Household phone use (PHONEUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Landline only		13.7
2) Dual, uses cell phone sometimes		49.7
3) Dual/mostly uses cell phone		15.8
4) Cell phone only		20.2
5) Landline, doesn't know if R has a cell phone		0.4
6) Cell phone, doesn't know if R has a landline		0.1
Total	4013	100.0

255) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? (If respondent said that it depends, question was asked again and prefaced with the word 'Overall') (Combination of OBAMAP_A and OBAMAP_B) (OBAMAP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve		51.3
2) Disapprove		37.4
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		11.3
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

256) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (Combination of COUNTR_A and COUNTR_B) (COUNTRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied		28.2
2) Dissatisfied		64.5
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		7.3
Missing	2003
Total	2010	100.0

257) Do you think abortion should be... [Choices were read in reverse order for random half of the sample] (Combination of ABORTN_A and ABORTN_B) (ABORTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Legal in all cases		16.3
2) Legal in most cases		30.6
3) Illegal in most cases		27.4
4) Illegal in all cases		17.3
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		8.4
Total	4013	100.0

258) Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Combination of GOP_A and GOP_B) (GOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		6.5
2) Mostly favorable		33.7
3) Mostly unfavorable		31.5
4) Very unfavorable		18.2
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.2
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		5.6
9) Refused (VOL.)		4.3
Total	4013	100.0

259) Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Combination of DEMS_A and DEMS_B) (DEMS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable		11.5
2) Mostly favorable		37.0
3) Mostly unfavorable		24.1
4) Very unfavorable		17.2
5) Never heard of (VOL.)		0.1
8) Can't rate (VOL.)		6.2
9) Refused (VOL.)		3.8
Total	4013	100.0

260) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them? (Combination of GVFUND_A and GVFUND_B) (GVFUND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor		25.5
2) Favor		43.8
3) Oppose		15.7
4) Strongly oppose		9.7
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		5.3
Total	4013	100.0

261) People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Combination of PRAY_A and PRAY_B) (PRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Several times a day		36.2
2) Once a day		19.4
3) A few times a week		13.7
4) Once a week		3.6
5) A few times a month		5.9
6) Seldom		10.8
7) Never		8.0
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)		2.4
Total	4013	100.0

262) Weight for landline sample (LLWEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	3012	10.97	7.99

263) Weight for landline plus cell phone sample (COWEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	3859	7.66	4.68

264) Total sample weight with size of household adjustment (WEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4013	4.40	3.25

265) What is your age? [Note: A code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18 to 24		13.3
2) 25 to 34		16.8
3) 35 to 44		18.2
4) 45 to 54		19.6
5) 55 to 64		15.0
6) 65 or older		17.1
Missing	62
Total	3951	100.0

266) Last year, that is in 2008, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $20,000		19.2
2) $20,000 to under $30,000		13.1
3) $30,000 to under $50,000		21.5
4) $50,000 to under $75,000		15.8
5) $75,000 to under $100,000		12.9
6) $100,000 or more		17.5
Missing	733
Total	3280	100.0

267) Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or have you never been married? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married		53.8
2) Living with a partner		6.5
3) Divorced or separated		11.4
4) Widowed		6.5
5) Never been married		21.8
Missing	24
Total	3989	100.0

268) What is your present religion, if any? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or nothing in particular? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant		40.9
2) Catholic		23.0
3) Other Christian (Mormon, Orthodox, Unitarian, self-identified as Christian)		14.0
4) Other (non Christian)		4.9
5) Atheist, agnostic, or nothing in particular		17.2
Missing	59
Total	3954	100.0

269) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [Answer choices were not read] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than high school		13.6
2) High school graduate		31.4
3) Some college, no four-year degree		27.4
4) Four-year college degree		16.2
5) Graduate work/degree		11.5
Missing	23
Total	3990	100.0

270) Sex of respondent (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male		48.4
2) Female		51.6
Total	4013	100.0

271) In general, would you describe your political views as... (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-POLITICS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conservative		41.6
2) Moderate		36.1
3) Liberal		22.3
Missing	212
Total	3801	100.0