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(Hello,) this is _______ calling from the University of Oregon Survey Research Laboratory. The Pew Charitable Trusts have asked us to conduct a 10-minute survey about the political views of young adults. Are you a U.S. citizen between the ages of 16 and 25
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(The first question is) When you were growing up, how often did you talk about politics, government, or current events with your parents, guardians, family or friends -- often, sometimes, rarely, or never?
What about now --- how often do you talk about politics, government, or current events with your parents, guardians, family or friends now -- often, sometimes, rarely, or never?
We are interested in how much attention you pay to different levels of government. For the next three questions, please tell me if you pay a lot of attention, some attention, little attention, or no attention. The first one is national government and polit
How much attention do you pay to state government and politics, (such as your governor and state legislature)? PROBE: Do you pay a lot, some, a little, or no attention (to it/to state government)?
How much attention do you pay to local government and politics, (such as cities, counties, and school boards)? PROBE: Do you pay a lot, some, a little, or no attention (to it/to local government)?
Which level of government do you trust most to make the best decisions for you -- national, state, or local?
Now, thinking about life here in the United States, what do you think is the single most important issue facing our country today? PROBE: Would you like a moment to think about it? OPEN-ENDED
What advice would you give to the next President of the United States about how to solve that issue? PROBE: Is there anything else? OPEN-ENDED
(Thinking about life here in the United States,) what do you think is the second most important issue facing our country today? PROBE: Would you like a moment to think about it? OPEN-ENDED
What advice would you give (to the next President of the United States) (about how to solve that issue)? PROBE: Is there anything else? OPEN-ENDED
(Again thinking about life here in the United States,) what do you think is the third most important issue facing our country today? PROBE: Would you like a moment to think about it? OPEN-ENDED
Now, please think about life in the United States for young adults like yourself (ages 16 to 25). What do you think is the single most important issue facing young adults (ages 16 to 25) in our country today? PROBE: Would you like a moment to think about i
What do you think is the second most important issue facing young adults (ages 16 to 25) in our country today? PROBE: Would you like a moment to think about it? OPEN-ENDED
What do you think is the third most important issue facing young adults (ages 16 to 25) in our country today? PROBE: Would you like a moment to think about it? OPEN-ENDED
Next I'm going to read a list of issues. For each one, please tell me if it is very important, somewhat important, or not important to you. PRESS 1 TO CONTINUE
(What about) job availability. PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) the minimum wage? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important? PROBE FOR "MINIMUM WAGE IS DIFFERENT IN DIFFERENT STATES": Please think about the minimum wage in your state.
(What about) education? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) funding for college education? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) crime? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) Social Security? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) the environment? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) drugs? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) violence? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) gun control? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) gangs? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) health care? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) welfare and poverty? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) family values? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) homelessness? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) the HIV virus and AIDS? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) abortion? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) foreign policy? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) campaign finance reform? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) local political elections? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) state political elections? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) national political elections? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
(What about) United States involvement in foreign affairs? PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
How old are you today? OPEN-ENDED, ENTER EXACT AGE
Are you currently registered to vote?
Will you be age 18 by November 7th (in time for the presidential election)?
In the presidential election in November this year, will you definitely vote, probably vote, probably not vote, or definitely not vote?
Do you think that more people would vote if they could vote over the Internet or World Wide Web?
Do you think that more people would vote if they could vote at work or school?
(What about/Do you think that more people would vote) if they could vote by mail? PROBE IF R'S STATE ALREADY ALLOWS VOTE BY MAIL: If all states had vote-by-mail, (do you think that more people would vote)?
(What about/Do you think that more people would vote) if they had better candidates to choose from?
(What about/Do you think that more people would vote) if candidates addressed issues important to the public?
Next I have some questions about the Federal government. What job or political office is now held by Al Gore? PROBE: Many people don't know the answers to these questions. I can just mark "don't know" for you.
Whose responsibility is it to decide if a law is constitutional -- the President, Congress, or the Supreme Court? PROBE: Deciding if a law is constitutional means figuring out if the U.S. Constitution allows it.
How much of a majority is required for congress to override a presidential veto - fifty-one percent, two-thirds, or three-fourths?
Which political party is more conservative-the Republicans or the Democrats? PROBE: Of the two main political parties in the U.S., which one is more conservative?
Next I have some questions about federal government. What job or political office is now held by Al Gore, or do you not know?
Whose responsibility is it to decide if a law is constitutional -- the President, Congress, or the Supreme Court --or do you not know? PROBE: Deciding if a law is constitutional means figuring out if the U.S. Constitution allows it.
How much of a majority is required for Congress to override a presidential veto - fifty-one percent, two-thirds, or three-fourths --or do you not know?
Which political party is more conservative-the Republicans or the Democrats --or do you not know? PROBE: Of the two main political parties in the U.S., which one is more conservative?
I need to end the survey by asking a few questions about you. (First), do you generally think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or a member of some other party?
What is the highest level of education you have completed? PROBE FOR "SOME COLLEGE": Did you complete one full year of college? NOTE: "CERTIFICATE" PROGRAMS DO NOT COUNT BELOW PROBE FROM LIST
Are you currently enrolled or taking classes in a school or college? IF NO, PROBE: Were you enrolled in classes during the last school year?
What type of school or college (are you currently enrolled or taking classes in)? PROBE FROM LIST
Are you currently working for pay, either full time or part time? IF YES, PROBE: Is that full-time or part-time? IF NO, PROBE: Are you looking for work, keeping house, taking classes, disabled, doing volunteer work or an internship, or something else?
(This may sound silly but) are you male or female?
What is your race? PROBE FROM LIST: Are you ...
What is your marital status? PROBE: Are you currently married, never married, divorced, separated, or widowed? PROBE IF R SAYS "SINGLE": Are you never married, divorced, separated, or widowed?
Are you the parent or legal guardian of any children (under age 18)?
Are you currently living with your parent(s) or relatives,(your spouse or family), with friends or roommates, alone, or in a group living situation (like a dormitory, co-op, or fraternity/sorority)?
How long have you lived in your current community or location? NOTE: WE ARE NOT ASKING ABOUT R's HOUSE OR APARTMENT, RATHER R's COMMUNITY PROBE FROM LIST:
What is your zip code? PROBE: Is there a piece of mail you could look at? I don't mind waiting...... OPEN-ENDED NUMBER
Is your total annual household income, from all sources, before taxes, over or under $35,000? PROBE: Include money from jobs (wages, salary, tips, bonuses), interest, dividends, child support, alimony, welfare, social security, disability and retirement pa
Is it over or under $25,000? PROBE: Is your total annual household income, from all sources, before taxes, over or under $25,000?
Is it over or under $15,000?
Is it over or under $50,000?
Is it over or under $75,000
INTERVIEWER: NICE JOB! PLEASE ENTER YOUR ID NUMBER BELOW.
I'm sorry. I can only interview people between the ages of 16 and 25. (Is there anyone in your household between the ages of 16 to 25?) Thank you for your time. PRESS 1 TO DISQUALIFY