Hello, is this (phone number) ?
1 = --> TO CONTINUE

(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
1 = --> YOUNG ADULT ON THE LINE
2 = --> NO YOUNG ADULT IN HH, ---> DISQUALIFY/INELIGIBLE

CTRL/END --> SCHEDULE CALLBACK OR REFUSED Before we begin, I want to assure you, I am not selling a thing and your answers are completely anonymous and voluntary. (Please don't even tell me your name.) Do you have any questions about the survey? We appreci
1 = OK TO CONTINUE

(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?
1 = OFTEN
2 = SOMETIMES
3 = RARELY
4 = NEVER
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

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
1 = A LOT
2 = SOME
3 = A LITTLE
4 = NONE
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

Which level of government do you trust most to make the best decisions for you -- national, state, or local?
1 = NATIONAL
2 = STATE
3 = LOCAL
4 = IF VOLUNTEERED: ALL EQUALLY
5 = IF VOLUNTEERED: NONE OF THEM
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

(What about) job availability. PROBE: To you, is this issue very important, somewhat important, or not important?
1 = VERY IMPORTANT
2 = SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT
3 = NOT IMPORTANT
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

How old are you today? OPEN-ENDED, ENTER EXACT AGE
97 = REFUSED
98 = DON'T KNOW
99 = NO ANSWER

Are you currently registered to vote?
1 = YES --> SKIPTO VOTEREG3
2 = NO
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

Will you be age 18 by November 7th (in time for the presidential election)?
1 = YES
2 = NO
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

In the presidential election in November this year, will you definitely vote, probably vote, probably not vote, or definitely not vote?
1 = DEFINITELY WILL VOTE
2 = PROBABLY WILL VOTE
3 = PROBABLY WON'T VOTE
4 = DEFINITELY WON'T VOTE
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

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.
1 = PRESIDENT
2 = CONGRESS
3 = SUPREME COURT
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

How much of a majority is required for congress to override a presidential veto - fifty-one percent, two-thirds, or three-fourths?
1 = FIFTY-ONE PERCENT
2 = TWO-THIRDS
3 = THREE-FOURTHS
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

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?
1 = REPUBLICANS
2 = DEMOCRATS
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

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
1 = LESS THAN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
2 = HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
3 = SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE - LESS THAN 1 YEAR
4 = SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE - 1 YEAR OR MORE
5 = ASSOCIATES DEGREE (AA, AS)
6 = BACHELORS DEGREE (BA, BS, AB)
7 = MASTERS DEGREE (MA, MS, MBA)
8 = DOCTORAL DEGREE (PHD, JD, MD, DDS)
9 = OTHER
97 = REFUSED
98 = DON'T KNOW
99 = NO ANSWER

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?
1 = YES
2 = NO --> SKIPTO EMPLOY
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

What type of school or college (are you currently enrolled or taking classes in)? PROBE FROM LIST
1 = HIGH SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM
2 = TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
3 = COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR JUNIOR COLLEGE
4 = FOUR YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
5 = GRADUATE SCHOOL
6 = OTHER
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

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?
1 = EMPLOYED FULL TIME
2 = EMPLOYED PART TIME
3 = LOOKING FOR WORK
4 = KEEPING HOUSE
5 = TAKING CLASSES
6 = DISABLED
7 = VOLUNTEER WORK OR INTERNSHIP WITHOUT PAY
8 = IF VOLUNTEERED: NO NEED TO WORK, LIVE OFF OF TRUST FUND, PAR
9 = OTHER
97 = REFUSED
98 = DON'T KNOW
99 = NO ANSWER

(This may sound silly but) are you male or female?
1 = MALE
2 = FEMALE
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

What is your race? PROBE FROM LIST: Are you ...
1 = WHITE/CAUCASIAN
2 = BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN
3 = ASIAN AMERICAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER
4 = LATINO, HISPANIC
5 = AMERICAN INDIAN/NATIVE AMERICAN
6 = ESKIMO, ALEUT, ALASKAN NATIVE
7 = IF VOLUNTEERED: MIXED RACE
8 = IF VOLUNTEERED: OTHER
97 = REFUSED
98 = DON'T KNOW
99 = NO ANSWER

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?
1 = MARRIED
2 = NEVER MARRIED
3 = DIVORCED/ANNULLED
4 = SEPARATED
5 = WIDOWED
6 = COHABITING
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

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)?
1 = WITH PARENTS/RELATIVES
2 = SPOUSE, OWN FAMILY
3 = FRIENDS/ROOMMATES
4 = ALONE
5 = GROUP LIVING SITUATION
6 = OTHER
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

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:
1 = LESS THAN 12 MONTHS
2 = 1-2 YEARS
3 = 3-5 YEARS
4 = 6-10 YEARS
5 = MORE THAN 10 YEARS
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

What is your zip code? PROBE: Is there a piece of mail you could look at? I don't mind waiting...... OPEN-ENDED NUMBER
99997 = REFUSED
99998 = DON'T KNOW
99999 = NO ANSWER

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
1 = OVER $35,000 ---> SKIPTO INCOME4
2 = UNDER $35,000
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

Is it over or under $25,000? PROBE: Is your total annual household income, from all sources, before taxes, over or under $25,000?
1 = OVER $25,000 -->SKIPTO INTCOMM
2 = UNDER $25,000
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

Is it over or under $15,000?
1 = OVER $15,000 ---> SKIPTO INTCOMM
2 = UNDER $15,000 ---> SKIPTO INTCOMM
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

Is it over or under $50,000?
1 = OVER $50,000
2 = UNDER $50,000---> SKIPTO INTCOMM
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER

Is it over or under $75,000
1 = OVER $75,000
2 = UNDER $75,000
7 = REFUSED
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = NO ANSWER