Q: HELLO1
PICK UP THE PHONE AND DIAL "9," THEN "1," THEN THE NUMBER IN THE UPPER
LEFT CORNER OF THE SCREEN.
IF YOU HEAR A FEW RINGS FOLLOWED BY SILENCE, THE NUMBER IS PROBABLY A
LOCAL ONE. TRY DIALING THE NUMBER AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME LEAVE OFF THE
"1" AND THE AREA CODE.
[IF A PERSON ANSWERS, QUICKLY PRESS 1]
[OTHERWISE, PRESS 2]
Hello, this is _____, a college student calling from Middle Tennessee State
University. We recently started an interview with ______. I'd like to resume
the interview if this is a good time. [HIT 1 TO RESUME, CTRL-END TO STOP]
IF (HELLO1 = 1) SKIPTO HELLO2
Q: BYENOW1
DIDN'T GET ANYONE? THAT'S FINE. PRESS ANY INTERVIEW, THEN CLICK ON THE PHRASE THAT DESCRIBES WHAT
HAPPENED.
IF YOU'RE HERE BY MISTAKE, PRESS "ESC" TO BACK UP
CTRLEND
Q: HELLO2
Hello, this is _____, a college student calling from Middle Tennessee State
University. We're not selling anything or asking for money. We're surveying
Middle Tennesseans on the income tax, the death penalty, religion, and other
important issues. [REPEAT THIS INTRO EACH TIME YOU NEED TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF]
May I speak with the person age 18 or older living at this address whose
birthday is coming up next?
[IF NOT A HOME NUMBER]: Sorry, I've got the wrong place. 'Bye. [PRESS 2]
[IF PERSON ISN'T HOME]: OK, I'll try back later. Can you give me an idea
of when I can call back and who I should ask for? [PRESS 3]
[WHEN RIGHT PERSON IS ON THE LINE]: You're the one I'd like to talk to. If
you'll let me interview you, we'll keep your answers confidential. Of
course, you don't have to answer any question you don't want to. And, if you
don't really have an opinion on an issue, just tell me and we'll go to the
next questions. May I begin?
1 YES (GO TO FIRST QUESTION)
2 NO (STOP INTERVIEW)
3 SCHEDULE A CALLBACK
IF (HELLO2 = 1) SKIPTO MAINPROB
IF (HELLO2 = 2) SKIPTO BYENOW2
IF (HELLO2 = 3) SKIPTO CALLBACK
SKIPTO MAINPROB
Q: BYENOW2
TOUGH LUCK! HANG IN THERE. PRESS ANY INTERVIEW, THEN CLICK ON THE PHRASE THAT DESCRIBES
WHAT HAPPENED.
IF YOU'RE HERE BY MISTAKE, PRESS "ESC" TO BACK UP
CTRLEND
Q: CALLBACK
[PRESS ANY WE NEED TO TALK TO AS WELL AS A GOOD TIME TO CALL BACK]
[IF YOU'RE HERE BY MISTAKE, PRESS THE "ESC"
CTRLEND
C: MAINPROBLEM AND APPROVAL MODULE FOR FRONT OF QUESTIONNAIRE
Q: MAINPROB
First, tell me in your own words: What do you think is the
number one problem confronting the state of Tennessee at
this time?
[CHOOSE ONE OF THE GENERAL CATEGORIES BELOW IF THE PERSON'S
ANSWER SEEMS TO FIT THERE. OTHERWISE, CHOOSE "OTHER," TYPE
IN A SUMMARY OF THE PERSON'S ANSWER, THEN CLICK "OK."]
1 Government inefficiency and waste
2 Government corruption
3 The poor state of education
4 The poor state of health services and health insurance
5 High taxes
6 Outdated or unfair tax system
7 Traffic congestions and road construction
8 State budget crisis
9 Other:
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
OTHER 9 21 20 21 69
VERSION = RANDNUM 1 2
START = SYSTIME
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO APGOV
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO CHLIVING
Q: APGOV
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Don Sundquist is
handling his job as governor?
(IF "DEPENDS," PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall do you approve or
disapprove of the way Don Sundquist is handling his job as
governor?)
1 Approve
2 Disapprove
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: APLEG
Do you approve or disapprove of the job the Democratic
leaders in the Tennessee State Legislature are doing?
(IF "DEPENDS," PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall do you approve or
disapprove of the job the Democratic leaders in the
Tennessee State Legislature are doing?")
1 Approve
2 Disapprove
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: APMAYOR
Do you approve or disapprove of the job Bill Purcell has
done as mayor of Nashville?
(IF "DEPENDS," PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall, do you approve or
disapprove of the job Phil Bredesen has done as mayor of
Nashville?")
1 Approve
2 Disapprove
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: GROWTH MODULE (DO NOT ROTATE)
Q: CHLIVING
In the last several years, the Middle Tennessee region
has undergone a great deal of change, including economic
and population growth. Some people believe this is good,
while others think it is bad. As a whole, do you feel
that recent changes have made living in Middle Tennessee
better, about the same, or worse?
1 Better
2 About the same
3 Worse
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CHNHOOD
Do you think these changes in Middle Tennessee have
made life in you own neighborhood better, about the
same, or worse?
1 Better
2 About the same
3 Worse
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: GROWINCR
Do you believe that government and business in Middle
Tennessee should work to see that growth is increased,
decreased, or should it stay the same?
1 Decrease growth
2 Stay same
3 Increase growth
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: GROWCOST
Some people feel that new growth in Middle Tennessee pays
for itself. Others believe that growth costs more money than
it brings in. Still others think it is a break-even
proposition. Do you think growth costs money, is a break-
even proposition, or brings in money?
1 Costs money
2 Break even
3 Brings in Money
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INSTGOVT
Now let's consider some major institutions in Middle
Tennessee. As far as the people running *state government*
are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of
confidence in them, only some confidence in them, or hardly
any confidence at all in them ... a great deal, only some,
or hardly any?
1 A great deal
2 Only Some
3 Hardly any
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INNASHGV
How about the government of Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson
County?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Would you say you have a great
deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any
confidence at all in the people running the government of
Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County?"]
1 A great deal
2 Only Some
3 Hardly any
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INCOPS
How about law enforcement officials
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Would you say you have a great
deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any
confidence at all in law enforcement officials?"]
1 A great deal
2 Only Some
3 Hardly any
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
TAXORDER = RANDNUM 1 4
IF (TAXORDER = 1) SKIPTO CRISIS1
IF (TAXORDER = 2) SKIPTO CRISIS2
IF (TAXORDER = 3) SKIPTO CRISIS3
IF (TAXORDER = 4) SKIPTO CRISIS4
C: *** TAXES VERSION 1 ***
Q: CRISIS1
Now let's talk about Tennessee's financial situation.
Do you believe that the state of Tennessee is facing a
financial crisis, or not?
1 Yes, it is
2 No, it isn't
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INCTAX1
There have been several suggestions made about how Tennessee
could raise more money. We would like to ask you how you
feel about some of these options.
In general, would you strongly favor ...favor ... oppose ...
or strongly oppose establishing a state personal income tax,
or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: SUNDTAX1
Governor Sundquist has proposed a plan that would levy a
three and three quarter percent flat tax on income, reduce
the state sales tax from 6 percent to three and three
quarter percent, and eliminate the sales tax on food. Do
you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose
that plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: ESTPAY1
Do you think you would pay more in taxes, pay less in taxes,
or pay about the same amount in taxes under the governor's
plan?
1 Pay more
2 Pay less
3 About the same
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: RAISRAT1
Would you strongly favor ... favor ... oppose ... or
strongly oppose a state personal income tax if there were a
constitutional amendment that required a 60% vote in the
General Assembly in order to raise your tax rate, or aren't
you sure about that?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: GRADTAX1
There are some alternatives to the governor's plan. As I describe
each one, could you please tell me how you feel about it.
An alternative to the Governor's proposal is a graduated
income tax of up to 5 percent, depending on one's income.
The sales tax on food would be eliminated. Do you strongly
favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: SALESTX1
Another alternative is to apply a 1% sales tax to products
and services that aren't currently taxed, like doctor's
fees, lawyer's fees, beauty salon services, and prescription
drugs. Do you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CARTAX1
Yet another alternative is a tax on cars of $60 to $70 per
year. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: SPENDING
Q: SPTRAN1
The governor's budget includes new spending in several
areas. I'd like to know how you feel about some of his
proposals ...
[HIT ANY
Q: TEACHSL1
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers by 3%. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TEACHCS1
Raising teacher salaries by 3% will cost $47 million. Does
this make you more likely to support the proposal, less
likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it make a
difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADSTR1
What about additional spending to expand early childhood
education to reach more at-risk pre-school children. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADCOS1
Expanding the early childhood education program would cost
$12 million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: EDTEST1
What about additional spending to do more testing in English
and math classes to be sure that students master these
subjects before they receive credit. Do you strongly
favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TESTCOS1
Additional testing in English and math would cost $6.5
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVSAL1
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
state government employees by 3%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVCOS1
Raising the salaries of state government employees will cost
about $25 million. Does this make you more likely to
support the proposal, less likely to support the proposal,
or doesn't it make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWSPEN1
What about additional spending for the court system, to
enforce child support, to pay prison costs, and to train
troopers. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWCOST1
Additional spending in these areas would amount to $25
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCAR1
What about increasing state spending for TennCare, the state
health care program, by about 9%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCOS1
This additional spending on health care will amount to $132
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TAXORCU1
If you had to choose between raising taxes and cutting
programs to balance Tennessee's budget, which would you do?
1 Raise taxes
2 Cut programs
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CAPTRAN1
Now we'd like to ask you some questions about the death
penalty ...
[PRESS ANY
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO CAPLIFE
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO CAPMURDR
C: *** TAXES VERSION 2 ***
Q: CRISIS2
Now let's talk about Tennessee's financial situation.
Do you believe that the state of Tennessee is facing a
financial crisis, or not?
1 Yes, it is
2 No, it isn't
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TAXORCU2
If you had to choose between raising taxes and cutting
programs to balance Tennessee's budget, which would you do?
1 Raise taxes
2 Cut programs
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: INCTAX2
There have been several suggestions made about how Tennessee
could raise more money. We would like to ask you how you
feel about some of these options.
In general, would you strongly favor ...favor ... oppose ...
or strongly oppose establishing a state personal income tax,
or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SUNDTAX2
Governor Sundquist has proposed a plan that would levy a
three and three quarter percent flat tax on income, reduce
the state sales tax from 6 percent to three and three
quarter percent, and eliminate the sales tax on food. Do
you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose
that plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: ESTPAY2
Do you think you would pay more in taxes, pay less in taxes,
or pay about the same amount in taxes under the governor's
plan?
1 Pay more
2 Pay less
3 About the same
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: RAISRAT2
Would you strongly favor ... favor ... oppose ... or
strongly oppose a state personal income tax if there were a
constitutional amendment that required a 60% vote in the
General Assembly in order to raise your tax rate, or aren't
you sure about that?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GRADTAX2
There are some alternatives to the governor's plan. As I describe
each one, could you please tell me how you feel about it.
An alternative to the Governor's proposal is a graduated
income tax of up to 5 percent, depending on one's income.
The sales tax on food would be eliminated. Do you strongly
favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SALESTX2
Another alternative is to apply a 1% sales tax to products
and services that aren't currently taxed, like doctor's
fees, lawyer's fees, beauty salon services, and prescription
drugs. Do you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CARTAX2
Yet another alternative is a tax on cars of $60 to $70 per
year. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
C: SPENDING
Q: SPTRAN2
The governor's budget includes new spending in several
areas. I'd like to know how you feel about some of his
proposals ...
[HIT ANY
Q: TEACHSL2
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers by 3%. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TEACHCS2
Raising teacher salaries by 3% will cost $47 million. Does
this make you more likely to support the proposal, less
likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it make a
difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADSTR2
What about additional spending to expand early childhood
education to reach more at-risk pre-school children. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADCOS2
Expanding the early childhood education program would cost
$12 million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: EDTEST2
What about additional spending to do more testing in English
and math classes to be sure that students master these
subjects before they receive credit. Do you strongly
favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TESTCOS2
Additional testing in English and math would cost $6.5
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVSAL2
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
state government employees by 3%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVCOS2
Raising the salaries of state government employees will cost
about $25 million. Does this make you more likely to
support the proposal, less likely to support the proposal,
or doesn't it make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWSPEN2
What about additional spending for the court system, to
enforce child support, to pay prison costs, and to train
troopers. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWCOST2
Additional spending in these areas would amount to $25
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCAR2
What about increasing state spending for TennCare, the state
health care program, by about 9%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCOS2
This additional spending on health care will amount to $132
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CAPTRAN2
Now we'd like to ask you some questions about the death
penalty.
[PRESS ANY
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO CAPLIFE
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO CAPMURDR
C: *** TAXES VERSION 3 ***
Q: CRISIS3
Now let's talk about Tennessee's financial situation.
Do you believe that the state of Tennessee is facing a
financial crisis, or not?
1 Yes, it is
2 No, it isn't
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: INCTAX3
There have been several suggestions made about how Tennessee
could raise more money. We would like to ask you how you
feel about some of these options.
In general, would you strongly favor ...favor ... oppose ...
or strongly oppose establishing a state personal income tax,
or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SUNDTAX3
Governor Sundquist has proposed a plan that would levy a
three and three quarter percent flat tax on income, reduce
the state sales tax from 6 percent to three and three
quarter percent, and eliminate the sales tax on food. Do
you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose
that plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: ESTPAY3
Do you think you would pay more in taxes, pay less in taxes,
or pay about the same amount in taxes under the governor's
plan?
1 Pay more
2 Pay less
3 About the same
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: RAISRAT3
Would you strongly favor ... favor ... oppose ... or
strongly oppose a state personal income tax if there were a
constitutional amendment that required a 60% vote in the
General Assembly in order to raise your tax rate, or aren't
you sure about that?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GRADTAX3
There are some alternatives to the governor's plan. As I describe
each one, could you please tell me how you feel about it.
An alternative to the Governor's proposal is a graduated
income tax of up to 5 percent, depending on one's income.
The sales tax on food would be eliminated. Do you strongly
favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SALESTX3
Another alternative is to apply a 1% sales tax to products
and services that aren't currently taxed, like doctor's
fees, lawyer's fees, beauty salon services, and prescription
drugs. Do you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CARTAX3
Yet another alternative is a tax on cars of $60 to $70 per
year. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
C: SPENDING
Q: SPTRAN3
The governor's budget includes new spending in several
areas. I'd like to know how you feel about some of his
proposals ...
[HIT ANY
Q: TEACHSL3
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers by 3%. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADSTR3
What about additional spending to expand early childhood
education to reach more at-risk pre-school children. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: EDTEST3
What about additional spending to do more testing in English
and math classes to be sure that students master these
subjects before they receive credit. Do you strongly
favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVSAL3
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
state government employees by 3%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWSPEN3
What about additional spending for the court system, to
enforce child support, to pay prison costs, and to train
troopers. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCAR3
What about increasing state spending for TennCare, the state
health care program, by about 9%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TAXORCU3
If you had to choose between raising taxes and cutting
programs to balance Tennessee's budget, which would you do?
1 Raise taxes
2 Cut programs
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CAPTRAN3
Now we'd like to ask you some questions about the death
penalty ...
[PRESS ANY
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO CAPLIFE
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO CAPMURDR
C: *** TAXES VERSION 4 ***
Q: CRISIS4
Now let's talk about Tennessee's financial situation.
Do you believe that the state of Tennessee is facing a
financial crisis, or not?
1 Yes, it is
2 No, it isn't
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TAXORCU4
If you had to choose between raising taxes and cutting
programs to balance Tennessee's budget, which would you do?
1 Raise taxes
2 Cut programs
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: INCTAX4
There have been several suggestions made about how Tennessee
could raise more money. We would like to ask you how you
feel about some of these options.
In general, would you strongly favor ...favor ... oppose ...
or strongly oppose establishing a state personal income tax,
or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SUNDTAX4
Governor Sundquist has proposed a plan that would levy a
three and three quarter percent flat tax on income, reduce
the state sales tax from 6 percent to three and three
quarter percent, and eliminate the sales tax on food. Do
you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose
that plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: ESTPAY4
Do you think you would pay more in taxes, pay less in taxes,
or pay about the same amount in taxes under the governor's
plan?
1 Pay more
2 Pay less
3 About the same
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: RAISRAT4
Would you strongly favor ... favor ... oppose ... or
strongly oppose a state personal income tax if there were a
constitutional amendment that required a 60% vote in the
General Assembly in order to raise your tax rate, or aren't
you sure about that?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GRADTAX4
There are some alternatives to the governor's plan. As I describe
each one, could you please tell me how you feel about it.
An alternative to the Governor's proposal is a graduated
income tax of up to 5 percent, depending on one's income.
The sales tax on food would be eliminated. Do you strongly
favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SALESTX4
Another alternative is to apply a 1% sales tax to products
and services that aren't currently taxed, like doctor's
fees, lawyer's fees, beauty salon services, and prescription
drugs. Do you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CARTAX4
Yet another alternative is a tax on cars of $60 to $70 per
year. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
C: SPENDING
Q: SPTRAN4
The governor's budget includes new spending in several
areas. I'd like to know how you feel about some of his
proposals ...
[HIT ANY
Q: TEACHSL4
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers by 3%. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADSTR4
What about additional spending to expand early childhood
education to reach more at-risk pre-school children. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: EDTEST4
What about additional spending to do more testing in English
and math classes to be sure that students master these
subjects before they receive credit. Do you strongly
favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVSAL4
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
state government employees by 3%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWSPEN4
What about additional spending for the court system, to
enforce child support, to pay prison costs, and to train
troopers. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCAR4
What about increasing state spending for TennCare, the state
health care program, by about 9%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CAPTRAN4
Now we'd like to ask you some questions about the death
penalty ...
[PRESS ANY
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO CAPLIFE
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO CAPMURDR
C: CAPITAL PUNISHMENT MODULE
C: ON VERSION 2
Q: CAPMURDR
Are you in favor of the death penalty for a person
convicted of murder?
1 No, not in favor
2 Yes, in favor
x Don't know
r Refused
SKIPTO CAPINNOC
C: ON VERSION 1
Q: CAPLIFE
What do you think should be the maximum penalty for murder--
the death penalty, life imprisonment with absolutely no
possibility of parole, or some lesser sentence?
1 Death penalty
2 Life imprisonment
3 Some lesser sentence
4 Some other punishment (volunteered only)
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CAPINNOC
How likely do you think it is that an innocent person could
be executed in Tennessee? Not at all likely, somewhat
likely, or very likely?
1 Not at all likely
2 Somewhat likely
3 Very likely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: SUSPCAP
The governor of Illinois has suspended the use of the death
penalty to study its use in that state because so many death
row inmates have been proven innocent. Do you favor a
similar suspension in Tennessee?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO MFAIR1
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO RELTRAN1
C: MEDIA CREDIBILITY MODULE -- FIRST ROTATION BLOCK
C: MAIN
Q: MFAIR1
Now I'd like you to think about the news media in general.
On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "fair" and 5 means
"unfair," how would you rate the news media in general?
1 Fair
2
3
4
5 Unfair
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MBIAS1
How would you rate the news media in general on a 1-to-5
scale where 1 means "unbiased" and 5 means "biased"?
1 Unbiased
2
3
4
5 Biased
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: SCALE IS REVERSED FROM ORIGINAL VERSION
C: MAIN
Q: MSTORY1
What about if 1 means "tells the whole story" and 5 means
"doesn't tell the whole story"?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "How would you rate the news
media in general on a 1-5 scale where 1 means "tells the
whole story" and 5 means "doesn't tell the whole story"?]
1 Tells whole story
2
3
4
5 Doesn't tell whole story
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MACCU1
What about if 1 means "accurate" and 5 means "inaccurate"?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "How would you rate the news
media in general on a 1-5 scale where 1 means "accurate" and
5 means "inaccurate"?]
1 accurate
2
3
4
5 inaccurate
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MTRUST1
What about if 1 means "can be trusted" and 5 means "cannot
be trusted"?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "How would you rate the news
media in general on a 1-5 scale where 1 means "can be
trusted" and 5 means "cannot be trusted"?]
1 can be trusted
2
3
4
5 cannot be trusted
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: TRANCRD1
For each of the following questions, please tell me whether
you ...
Agree *entirely*
Agree *mostly*
*Disagree* mostly
Disagree *entirely*, or
Really just don't know.
Ready? [HIT ANY
C: MAIN
Q: JVALUES1
C: Source: 1999 ASNE study
Journalists share the same kinds of ethical and personal
values as most Americans.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JCYNIC1
Journalists tend to be more cynical than people who work on
other professions.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JTOUCH1
The press is out of touch with mainstream Americans.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JBADNEW1
It doesn't matter how well things are going in America, the
press only reports bad news and ignores the good things.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JRID1
The press ridicules things I believe in.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: RELTRAN1
Next, I'd like to ask you some questions about your
religious beliefs ...
[PRESS ANY
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO RELSPIR
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO RELIMP
C: SPLIT 1
Q: RELSPIR
Which of the following comes closest to describing your
beliefs: you are religious, you are spiritual but not
religious, or you are neither?
1 Religious
2 Spiritual but not religious
3 Neither
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: SPLIT 1
Q: BELGOD
Which of the following statements comes closest to your
belief about God: you believe in God, you don't believe in
God, but you do believe in a universal spirit or higher
power, or you don't believe in either?
1 Believe in God
2 Don't believe in God, but in universal spirit
3 Don't believe in either
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: SPLIT 1
Q: RELINFL
At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is
increasing its influence on American life or losing its
influence?
1 Increasing its influence
2 Losing its influence
3 Same (VOLUNTEERED)
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: RELIMP
How important would you say religion is in your own life -
very important, fairly important, or not very important?
1 Not very important
2 Fairly important
3 Very important
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MEMCHRCH
Do you happen to be a member of a place of worship, like a
church, synagogue, mosque, or temple?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: OFTCHRCH
How often do you attend services at a place of worship -
never, seldom, about once a month, almost every week, or at
least once a week?
1 Never
2 Seldom
3 About once a month
4 Almost every week
5 At lease once a week
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (OFTCHRCH = 1) SKIPTO CHRSTIAN
C: MAIN
Q: TYPCHRCH
Do you mostly attend a place of worship that is Christian,
Jewish, Islamic, or something else?
1 Christian
2 Jewish
3 Islamic
4 Something else
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (TYPCHRCH <> 1) SKIPTO CHRSTIAN
C: MAIN
Q: DENOM
What is your church's denomination?
[READ LIST IF NECESSARY]
1 Southern Baptist
2 Other Baptist
3 Church of Christ
4 Episcopalian or Anglican
5 Lutheran
6 United Methodist
7 Other Methodist
8 Presbyterian
9 Catholic
10 Something else
33 Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
27 Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
(TYPE ANSWER HERE: )
(THEN PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
C: MAIN
Q: CHRSTIAN
Would you describe yourself as a "Christian," or not?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (CHRSTIAN <> 1) SKIPTO OFTPRAY
C: MAIN
Q: REBORN
Would you describe yourself as a "born again" Christian, or
not?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: EVANGEL
Would you describe yourself as an "Evangelical" Christian,
or not? [PRONOUNCED: ee-van-JELL-i-cal]
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: FUNDMENT
Would you describe yourself as a "Fundamentalist" Christian,
or not? [PRONOUNCED: fun-duh-MEN-tal-ist]
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: RELIGIOUS PRACTICE MODULE
C: MAIN
Q: OFTPRAY
About how often do you pray? Do you pray *less than* once a
week, once a week, several times a week, once a day, several
times a day, or do you never pray?
1 Never
2 *Less than* once a week
3 Once a week
4 Several times a week
5 Once a day
6 Several times a day
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: READWORD
About how often do you read the Bible? [READ CATEGORIES IF
NECESSARY]
1 Never
2 *Less than* once a week
3 Once a week
4 Several times a week
5 Once a day
6 Several times a day
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (CHRSTIAN <> 1) SKIPTO RELTRAN2
C: MAIN
Q: WITNESS
About how often do you try to encourage someone to believe
in Jesus Christ or accept Christ as his or her savior?
[READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY]
1 Never
2 *Less than* once a week
3 Once a week
4 Several times a week
5 Once a day
6 Several times a day
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: RELTRAN2
For each of the following questions, please tell me whether
you ...
Agree *entirely*
Agree *mostly*
*Disagree* mostly
Disagree *entirely*, or
Haven't made up your mind.
Ready? [HIT ANY
C: Religious beliefs module
C: MAIN
Q: GOHEAVEN
People who die without accepting Jesus as their savior can
still go to heaven.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: CREATION
God created the universe in six, 24-hour days.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (CHRSTIAN <> 1) SKIPTO SINLIE
C: MAIN
Q: BAPTISM
Christians should be baptized only *after* being saved.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: SINLIE
In some situations, it's OK to tell a lie.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: REALHELL
Hell is an actual place where all non-Christians will spend
eternity in torment.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: SOCIAL/CHURCH ISSUES MODULE
C: MAIN
Q: FEMPANTS
It is morally OK for a woman to wear pants.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: PRAYSCHL
The law should allow daily prayer to be spoken in public
school classrooms.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: ABORLEGL
Abortion should be against the law.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: RACEWED
It's morally OK for two people of different races to marry
each other.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: PREZREL
Candidates for president should publicly discuss their
religious beliefs.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: CLERGVTE
It is wrong for religious leaders to try to influence how
people vote in elections.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: RELIGPUB
It would be better for America if more people with strong
religious beliefs held public office.
[IF NECESSARY: DO YOU AGREE ENTIRELY, AGREE MOSTLY, DISAGREE
MOSTLY, DISAGREE ENTIRELY, OR HAVEN'T YOU MADE UP YOUR
MIND?]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: FEMCLERG
Now I have some questions about clergy (CLER- jee) members,
meaning people like preachers, priests, pastors, ministers,
rabbis and such.
Do you think women should or should not be allowed to serve
as clergy?
1 Should
2 Should not
3 Depends (VOLUNTEERED)
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: GAYCLERG
Do you think gays should or should not be allowed to serve
as clergy?
1 Should
2 Should not
3 Depends (VOLUNTEERED)
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: GAYWED
Thinking about gay marriage -- that is, marriages between
two people of the same sex -- do you approve or disapprove
of clergy performing marriage ceremonies and blessing
marriage unions between two people of the same sex?
1 Approve
2 Disapprove
3 Depends (VOLUNTEERED)
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO NPDAYS
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO MFAIR2
C: MEDIA CREDIBILITY MODULE -- SECOND ROTATION BLOCK
C: MAIN
Q: MFAIR2
Now I'd like you to think about the news media in general.
On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "fair" and 5 means
"unfair," how would you rate the news media in general?
1 Fair
2
3
4
5 Unfair
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MBIAS2
How would you rate the news media in general on a 1-to-5
scale where 1 means "unbiased" and 5 means "biased"?
1 Unbiased
2
3
4
5 Biased
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: SCALE IS REVERSED FROM ORIGINAL VERSION
C: MAIN
Q: MSTORY2
What about if 1 means "tells the whole story" and 5 means
"doesn't tell the whole story"?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "How would you rate the news
media in general on a 1-5 scale where 1 means "tells the
whole story" and 5 means "doesn't tell the whole story"?]
1 Tells whole story
2
3
4
5 Doesn't tell whole story
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MACCU2
What about if 1 means "accurate" and 5 means "inaccurate"?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "How would you rate the news
media in general on a 1-5 scale where 1 means "accurate" and
5 means "inaccurate"?]
1 accurate
2
3
4
5 inaccurate
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MTRUST2
What about if 1 means "can be trusted" and 5 means "cannot
be trusted"?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "How would you rate the news
media in general on a 1-5 scale where 1 means "can be
trusted" and 5 means "cannot be trusted"?]
1 can be trusted
2
3
4
5 cannot be trusted
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: TRANCRD2
For each of the following questions, please tell me whether
you ...
Agree *entirely*
Agree *mostly*
*Disagree* mostly
Disagree *entirely*, or
Really just don't know.
Ready? [HIT ANY
C: MAIN
Q: JVALUES2
C: Source: 1999 ASNE study
Journalists share the same kinds of ethical and personal
values as most Americans.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JCYNIC2
Journalists tend to be more cynical than people who work on
other professions.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JTOUCH2
The press is out of touch with mainstream Americans.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JBADNEW2
It doesn't matter how well things are going in America, the
press only reports bad news and ignores the good things.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JRID2
The press ridicules things I believe in.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: CONSUMER ITEMS
Q: PRODHAP
Now, thinking about yourself as a consumer ...
In the past year, have you been disappointed in a product or
service to a level that you intend never again to purchase
the product or use the service?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (PRODHAP <> 1) SKIPTO GVTACT
Q: SHDEXP
Have you shared your experience with a family member,
friend, or coworker?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: GVTACT
Do you think the government should take a more active
role in protecting consumers from defective products
and services?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CONSRESP
Do you think it is primarily the consumer's
responsibility to protect himself from defective
products and services?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CNTORG
In the last year . . .
Have you telephoned or written a business or organization
to complain about a product or service?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: COMPORG
Have you telephoned or written a business or organization
to complain about a fraudulent, deceitful, or misleading
advertisement or other information that could interfere
with your making an informed choice?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: RGSTCOMP
Have you registered a formal complaint against a
business or organization regarding a product
or service?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: LAWSUIT
Have you filed a lawsuit against a business or
organization regarding a product or service?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: RGSTFORM
In the last year, have you registered a formal complaint
concerning discrimination against you or harassment on
the job?
T 16 10
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: LAWDISC
In the last year, have you filed a lawsuit concerning
discrimination against you or harassment on the job?
T 16 10
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: **** DEMOGRAPHICS ****
Q: NPDAYS
Now just some final questions to help us analyze the poll's
results.
In the past seven days, between (TODAY'S DAY OF THE WEEK)
of last week and yesterday, how many days did you read or
look at a daily newspaper?
1 One
2 Two
3 Three
4 Four
5 Five
6 Six
7 Seven
8 None
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: NATVDAYS
In the past seven days, between (TODAY'S DAY OF THE WEEK)
of last week and yesterday, how many days did you watch a
national nightly television news program such as those
anchored by Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw, or Peter Jennings?
1 One
2 Two
3 Three
4 Four
5 Five
6 Six
7 Seven
8 None
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: LOTVDAYS
In the past seven days, between (TODAY'S DAY OF THE WEEK)
of last week and yesterday, how many days did you watch a
*local* nightly television news program?
1 One
2 Two
3 Three
4 Four
5 Five
6 Six
7 Seven
8 None
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: RADNEWS
In the past seven days, between (TODAY'S DAY OF THE WEEK)
of last week and yesterday, how many days did you listen to
radio or talk radio news programs?
1 One
2 Two
3 Three
4 Four
5 Five
6 Six
7 Seven
8 None
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: EDLETTER
Now, please tell me whether you have used any of these forms
of expression in the last five years. Have you ...
Written a letter to a newspaper, magazine or television news
program?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CALLEDIN
Called in to a radio or television talk show?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CONTCAND
Written a letter to, phoned or otherwise contacted a
candidate for public office or an elected official?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: GOTOMEET
Attended a public meeting of an organization interested
in public affairs?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: TALKMEET
Spoken out at a public meeting of an organization
interested in public affairs?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: PROTEST
Taken part in a public demonstration or march?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: WORKCAMP
Worked in a political campaign?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: OFTVOTE
How often would you say you vote? Always, nearly always,
part of the time, seldom, or never?
1 Never
2 Seldom
3 Part of the time
4 Nearly always
5 Always
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: LOCINT
Thinking about your local community, how interested are you
in local community politics and local community affairs? Are
you very interested, somewhat interested, slightly
interested or not at all interested?
1 Very interested
2 Somewhat interested
3 Slightly interested
4 Not at all interested
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: NATINT
How interested are you in national politics and national
affairs? Are you very interested, somewhat interested,
slightly interested or not at all interested?
1 Very interested
2 Somewhat interested
3 Slightly interested
4 Not at all interested
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: LIBCON
Many people feel that their political views are too complex
to describe with a single label. But if you had to choose
one of the following categories, how would you describe your
political orientation? Are you far left, liberal, middle of
the road, conservative, or far right?
1 Far left
2 Liberal
3 Middle of the road
4 Conservative
5 Far right
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: PARTYID
Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a
Republican, Democrat, Independent, or something else?
1 Republican
2 Democrat
3 Independent
4 Something else
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (PARTYID = 1) SKIPTO STRONREP
IF (PARTYID = 2) SKIPTO STRONDEM
IF (PARTYID = 3) SKIPTO INDLEAN
SKIPTO EDUC
C: MAIN
Q: STRONREP
Would you call yourself a strong Republican or a not very
strong Republican?
1 Strong Republican
2 Not very strong Republican
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
SKIPTO EDUC
C: ALTERNATE
Q: STRONDEM
Would you call yourself a strong Democrat or a not very
strong Democrat?
1 Strong Democrat
2 Not very strong Democrat
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
SKIPTO EDUC
C: ALTERNATE
Q: INDLEAN
Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican Party,
the Democratic Party, or neither?
1 Closer to Republicans
2 Closer to Democrats
3 Neither
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: EDUC
What is the last grade in school you completed?
(READ LIST IF NECESSARY)
1 Never went to school
2 Elementary school (1-8)
3 Some high school (9-11)
4 High school graduate (12)
5 Some trade school
6 Some college
7 College graduate
8 Some graduate study
9 Master's degree
10 Doctor's degree
33 Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
27 Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
(TYPE ANSWER HERE: )
(THEN PRESS 'ENTER' TO CONTINUE)
Q: NUMKIDS
How many children, if any, do you have who are living with
you and who are high school age or younger?
(TYPE ANSWER HERE: )
(THEN PRESS 'ENTER' TO CONTINUE)
(IF NO KIDS, ENTER A SINGLE ZERO)
Q: YEARBORN
What year were you born?
(TYPE ANSWER HERE: 19 )
(IF PERSON REFUSES, TYPE IN A SINGLE ZERO)
Q: TNYEARS
How many years have you lived in Tennessee?
(ENTER 0 IF LESS THAN 1)
(TYPE ANSWER HERE: )
(THE PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
(ENTER '0' IF LESS THAN 1 YEAR)
Q: COUNTY
What county do you live in?
1 Bedford 11 Grundy 21 Marshall 31 Stewart 88 Don't know
2 Cannon 12 Hickman 22 Maury 32 Sumner 99 Refused
3 Cheatham 13 Houston 23 Montgomery 33 Trousdale
4 Clay 14 Humphreys 24 Moore 34 Van Buren
5 Coffee 15 Jackson 25 Overton 35 Warren
6 De Kalb 16 Lawrence 26 Perry 36 Wayne
7 Davidson 17 Lewis 27 Putnam 37 White
8 Dickson 18 Lincoln 28 Robertson 38 Williamson
9 Franklin 19 Macon 29 Rutherford 39 Wilson
10 Giles 20 Marion 30 Smith 40 Other
(TYPE ANSWER HERE: )
(THEN PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Q: HISPANIC
Do you consider yourself of Hispanic origin or descent?
1 Yes
2 No
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: RACE
Do you consider yourself white, black or African-American,
Asian, Native-American or some other race or races?
1 White
2 Black or African-American
3 Asian or Pacific Islander
4 Native American or Alaskan Native
5 Other
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: MARITAL
Are you currently married, divorced, separated, widowed, or
have you never been married?
1 Married
2 Divorced
3 Separated
4 Widowed
5 Never been married
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: EMPLOY
As of last week, were you working full-time, working
part-time, going to school, keeping house, retired, or
something else?
(IF MORE THAN ONE, RECORD FIRST ANSWER ON THE LIST)
1 Working full-time (35 hours/week or more)
2 Working part-time
3 Employed, but on vacation, sick, etc.
4 Unemployed/laid off
5 Retired
6 In school
7 Keeping house
8 Other
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
IF (MARITAL <> 1) SKIPTO INCOME
Q: SPEMPLOY
How about your spouse? As of last week, was your spouse
working full-time, working part-time, going to school,
keeping house, retired, or something else?
(IF MORE THAN ONE, RECORD FIRST ANSWER ON THE LIST)
1 Working full-time (35 hours/week or more)
2 Working part-time
3 Employed, but on vacation, sick, etc.
4 Unemployed/laid off
5 Retired
6 In school
7 Keeping house
8 Other
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INCOME
I'm going to read some income categories. I'd like you to
stop me when I read the category that best describes your
total household income in 1999? Was it ... (READ CATEGORIES)
1 10,000 or less
2 10,001 to 15,000
3 15,001 to 20,000
4 20,001 to 25,000
5 25,001 to 30,000
6 30,001 to 35,000
7 35,001 to 40,000
8 40,001 to 45,000
9 45,001 to 50,000
10 50,001 to 75,000
11 75,001 to 99,999
12 100,000 or more
33 Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
27 Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
(TYPE ANSWER HERE: )
(THEN PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
Q: PERMIT
OK, here's my last question. We make our poll results
available to academic researchers and news reporters as well
as to the general public. Sometimes, these people want to
talk further with people like you who have responded to the
poll. Would you mind making your answers to the poll
available to these people along with your name and phone
number in case they want to contact you? You certainly don't
have to. Saying "yes" would mean giving up your anonymity,
but it also might mean getting interviewed for a newspaper
article or TV news story about one or more of the poll's
topics.
(IF OK, TYPE PERSON'S FIRST AND LAST NAME BELOW, THEN PRESS
"ENTER" TO CONTINUE.)
Example: Jane Doe
(IF "NOT OK," PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)
openend 17 10 17 70 mixed noscroll
DURATION = TIMEDIF START SYSTIME
Q: GENDER
That's the end of the interview. I really appreciate your time.
Goodbye.
(HANG UP, THEN, WITHOUT ASKING, RECORD WHAT YOU PERCEIVE TO BE
THE RESPONDENT'S GENDER)
1 (DO NOT READ) MALE
2 (DO NOT READ) FEMALE
Q: RATERESP
How would you rate the person whom you just interviewed?
Was he or she ...
1 Wholly pleasant
2 Mostly pleasant
3 Equally pleasant and unpleasant
4 Mostly unpleasant
5 Wholly unpleasant
Q: CALLERID
ALL DONE! PLEASE TYPE IN THE LAST FOUR DIGITS OF YOUR
STUDENT ID NUMBER, THEN PRESS 'ENTER' TO FINISH.
C: THE FOLLOWING VARIABLES WERE COMPUTED AFTER THE POLL WAS CONCLUDED.
C: MANY ARE AGGREGATIONS OF IDENTICAL QUESTIONS FROM THE VARIOUS
C: SPLITS ABOVE.
Q: CRISIS
Now let's talk about Tennessee's financial situation.
Do you believe that the state of Tennessee is facing a
financial crisis, or not?
1 Yes, it is
2 No, it isn't
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INCTAX
There have been several suggestions made about how Tennessee
could raise more money. We would like to ask you how you
feel about some of these options.
In general, would you strongly favor ...favor ... oppose ...
or strongly oppose establishing a state personal income tax,
or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: SUNDTAX
Governor Sundquist has proposed a plan that would levy a
three and three quarter percent flat tax on income, reduce
the state sales tax from 6 percent to three and three
quarter percent, and eliminate the sales tax on food. Do
you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose
that plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: ESTPAY
Do you think you would pay more in taxes, pay less in taxes,
or pay about the same amount in taxes under the governor's
plan?
1 Pay more
2 Pay less
3 About the same
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: RAISRAT
Would you strongly favor ... favor ... oppose ... or
strongly oppose a state personal income tax if there were a
constitutional amendment that required a 60% vote in the
General Assembly in order to raise your tax rate, or aren't
you sure about that?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: GRADTAX
There are some alternatives to the governor's plan. As I describe
each one, could you please tell me how you feel about it.
An alternative to the Governor's proposal is a graduated
income tax of up to 5 percent, depending on one's income.
The sales tax on food would be eliminated. Do you strongly
favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: SALESTX
Another alternative is to apply a 1% sales tax to products
and services that aren't currently taxed, like doctor's
fees, lawyer's fees, beauty salon services, and prescription
drugs. Do you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CARTAX
Yet another alternative is a tax on cars of $60 to $70 per
year. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: SPENDING
Q: SPTRAN
The governor's budget includes new spending in several
areas. I'd like to know how you feel about some of his
proposals ...
[HIT ANY
Q: TEACHSL
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers by 3%. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TEACHCS
Raising teacher salaries by 3% will cost $47 million. Does
this make you more likely to support the proposal, less
likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it make a
difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADSTR
What about additional spending to expand early childhood
education to reach more at-risk pre-school children. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADCOS
Expanding the early childhood education program would cost
$12 million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: EDTEST
What about additional spending to do more testing in English
and math classes to be sure that students master these
subjects before they receive credit. Do you strongly
favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TESTCOS
Additional testing in English and math would cost $6.5
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVSAL
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
state government employees by 3%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVCOS
Raising the salaries of state government employees will cost
about $25 million. Does this make you more likely to
support the proposal, less likely to support the proposal,
or doesn't it make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWSPEN
What about additional spending for the court system, to
enforce child support, to pay prison costs, and to train
troopers. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWCOST
Additional spending in these areas would amount to $25
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCAR
What about increasing state spending for TennCare, the state
health care program, by about 9%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCOS
This additional spending on health care will amount to $132
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: MFAIR
Now I'd like you to think about the news media in general.
On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "fair" and 5 means
"unfair," how would you rate the news media in general?
1 Fair
2
3
4
5 Unfair
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MBIAS
How would you rate the news media in general on a 1-to-5
scale where 1 means "unbiased" and 5 means "biased"?
1 Unbiased
2
3
4
5 Biased
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: SCALE IS REVERSED FROM ORIGINAL VERSION
C: MAIN
Q: MSTORY
What about if 1 means "tells the whole story" and 5 means
"doesn't tell the whole story"?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "How would you rate the news
media in general on a 1-5 scale where 1 means "tells the
whole story" and 5 means "doesn't tell the whole story"?]
1 Tells whole story
2
3
4
5 Doesn't tell whole story
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MACCU
What about if 1 means "accurate" and 5 means "inaccurate"?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "How would you rate the news
media in general on a 1-5 scale where 1 means "accurate" and
5 means "inaccurate"?]
1 accurate
2
3
4
5 inaccurate
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: MTRUST
What about if 1 means "can be trusted" and 5 means "cannot
be trusted"?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "How would you rate the news
media in general on a 1-5 scale where 1 means "can be
trusted" and 5 means "cannot be trusted"?]
1 can be trusted
2
3
4
5 cannot be trusted
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: TRANCRD
For each of the following questions, please tell me whether
you ...
Agree *entirely*
Agree *mostly*
*Disagree* mostly
Disagree *entirely*, or
Really just don't know.
Ready? [HIT ANY
C: MAIN
Q: JVALUES
C: Source: 1999 ASNE study
Journalists share the same kinds of ethical and personal
values as most Americans.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JCYNIC
Journalists tend to be more cynical than people who work on
other professions.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JTOUCH
The press is out of touch with mainstream Americans.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JBADNEW
It doesn't matter how well things are going in America, the
press only reports bad news and ignores the good things.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: MAIN
Q: JRID
The press ridicules things I believe in.
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Do you agree entirely, agree
mostly, disagree mostly, disagree entirely, or really just
don't know?"]
1 Agree entirely
2 Agree mostly
3 Disagree mostly
4 Disagree entirely
x Don't know/no opinion
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: METRO
[METRO/NON-METRO DICHOTOMY]
0 NON-METRO NASHVILLE/DAVIDSON COUNTY
1 METRO NASHVILLE/DAVIDSON COUNTY
Q: MSA
[NON-MSA/MSA DICHOTOMY]
0 NON-MSA
1 MSA
Q: AGE
[AGE IN YEARS]
Q: AGECAT
[AGE CATEGORY]
1 18-34
2 35-49
3 50-64
4 65+
Q: INCAT
[INCOME CATEGORY]
1 LESS THAN 15K
2 15-25K
3 25-40K
4 40-50K
5 MORE THAN 50K
Q: RACECAT
[RACE CATEGORY]
1 WHITE
2 BLACK
3 OTHER
Q: EDCAT
[EDUCATION CATEGORY]
1 HIGH SCHOOL GRAD OR LESS
2 SOME COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL
3 COLLEGE GRAD TO POST GRAD
Q: TNYRCAT
[NUMBER OF YEARS LIVED IN TENNESEE]
1 0-18
2 19-38
3 39-UP
Q: RACEWT
[WEIGHT VALUE FOR RACE]
Q: SEXWT
[WEIGHT VALUE FOR GENDER]
Q: AGEWT
[WEIGHT VALUE FOR AGE]
Q: WEIGHT
[WEIGHT VALUE COMBINING WEIGHTS FOR RACE, GENDER AND AGE]