THE GALLUP POLL JUNE WAVE 2 -- FINAL QUESTIONNAIRE -- AC: 7019 TIMBERLINE: 123479 R: PRINCETON JOB: #98-06-018 N=1000 National Adults David Moore, Lydia Saad June 22-23, 1998 INTRODUCTION: Hello, I am _________ calling from the Gallup Organization. I'd like to ask a few questions of the youngest male, 18 years of age or older, who is now at home (IF NO MALE, ASK: May I please speak with the oldest female, 18 years of age or older, who is now at home?) 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling his job as president? [620] 1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 Don't know/ refused 2. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling [READ A-C IN ORDER] Next, do you approve or disapprove of the way he is handling [NEXT]? 1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED a. The economy [621] b. Foreign affairs [622] c. Race relations [623] As you may know, President Clinton is scheduled to make an official visit to China later this month. 3. Do you approve or disapprove of Clinton's decision to visit China at this time? [624] 1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED SPLIT SAMPLE: FORM A: ASK Q. 4 FORM B: ASK Q. 5 4. FORM A: Which of the following best describes your view of the relationship between China and the United States? Would you say China is - READ 1-5: [625] 1 An ally, 2 Friendly, but not an ally 3 Unfriendly, but not an enemy, 4 An enemy of the United States, 5 Or, haven't you heard enough about that yet to say? 6 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 5. FORM B: Next, what is your overall opinion of China - READ 1-4: [626] 1 Very favorable, 2 Mostly favorable, 3 Mostly unfavorable, or 4 Very unfavorable? 5 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED SPLIT ROTATION: FORM A: READ Q.6 - Q.7 FORM B: READ Q.7 - Q.6 6. Do you think Clinton's visit will or will not significantly improve U.S. relations with China? [627] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 7. Do you think Clinton's visit will or will not significantly improve China's treatment of its citizens? [628] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 8. Which of the following statements comes closer to your view - [FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B READ 2-1]? [629] 1 The United States SHOULD link human rights issues in China with U.S.-China trade policy, even if doing so hurts U.S. economic interests Or, 2 The United States SHOULD NOT link human rights issues in China with U.S.-China trade policy because doing so might hurt U.S. economic interests 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 9. While Clinton is actually in China, do you think he should or should not publicly criticize China for its human rights policies? [630] 1 Should 2 Should not 3 Not familiar with policies (vol.) 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 10. On a little different issue, if China were to attack Taiwan, do you think the United States should use its military forces to help defend Taiwan, or not? [631] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED Now, turning to the issue of tobacco - 11. As you may know, last week the U.S. Senate defeated the tobacco bill it had been considering. Do you personally feel the Senate SHOULD or should NOT have passed that tobacco bill? [632] 1 Should have passed bill 2 Should not have passed bill 3 Not familiar with bill (vol.) 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 12. Which of the following statements best describes your impression of what the tobacco bill before the Senate was designed to do: [FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1]? [633] 1 It was mostly an attempt to reduce the number of teenagers who smoke Or, 2 It was mostly a bill to provide money for government spending by raising taxes 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 13. If no tobacco bill is passed this year by Congress, will that make you more likely to vote for a [FORM A: INSERT ITEM 1; FORM B INSERT ITEM 2] for Congress, for a [INSERT OTHER ITEM] for Congress, or won't the tobacco bill affect your vote one way or the other this November? [634] 1 Republican candidate 2 Democratic candidate 3 No effect 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED Now we have some questions about computers. First, 14. Do you use a personal computer either at home or at work? [635] 1 Yes, at home 2 Yes, at work 3 Yes, both 4 No --------------------------------| SKIP TO 5 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED --| Q. 18 15. [IF YES - code '1,2,3' in Q. 14]: As you may know, Microsoft Windows is software which acts as an operating system for personal computers. Do you use some version of Microsoft Windows on any of the computers you use at home or work? [636] 1 Yes 2 No ---------------------------------| SKIP TO 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED --| Q. 18 16. [IF YES in Q. 15]: If you had a choice, would you keep the Windows system you currently use, or would you switch to a newer, upgraded version of Windows? [637] 1 Keep current system 2 Switch to new system 3 Switch to different operating system (vol.) 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 17. [IF CODE '1' IN Q. 15]: Which comes closest to your view about upgrading your operating system [FORM A: READ 1-3; FORM B: READ 3-1]: [638] 1 It is too complex and time-consuming, and you would prefer not to change 2 It is difficult to upgrade, but worthwhile in the long run 3 It's not a problem 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 18. Does the lawsuit that was recently filed against Microsoft by the Federal Government make you more likely, or less likely, to want to purchase and use Microsoft Windows products, or does the lawsuit have no effect on your views? [639] 1 More likely 2 Less likely 3 No effect 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED On a different subject, 19. As you may know, Princess Diana's gravesite in England will be open to visitors for the first time on July 1st. If you could, would you like to visit her gravesite, or is that something you would not want to do? [640] 1 Would like to 2 Would not like to 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 20. Now turning to the investigations into Bill Clinton being conducted by Independent Counsel Ken Starr: [FROM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1] [641] 1 Should Attorney General Janet Reno fire Starr and appoint another independent counsel Or, 2 Should Attorney General Janet Reno allow Starr to continue his investigations? 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED Thinking about the strike that's been in the news, 21. From what you have read or heard, whose side do you favor in the United Auto Workers Strike against General Motors - [FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1]? [642] 1 The company 2 The union workers who are on strike 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED Turning to religion, 22. How important would you say religion is in your own life - very important, fairly important, or not very important? [643] 1 Very important 2 Fairly important 3 Not very important 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 23. At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence? [644] 1 Increasing its influence 2 Losing its influence 3 STAY THE SAME (vol.) 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 24. Do you happen to be a member of a church or synagogue? [645] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 25. Did you, yourself, happen to attend church or synagogue in the last seven days, or not? [646] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 26. How often do you attend church or synagogue - READ 1-5: [647] 1 At least once a week, 2 Almost every week, 3 About once a month, 4 Seldom, or 5 Never? 6 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 27. What is your religious preference - Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish or an Orthodox religion such as Greek or Russian Orthodox Church? [648] 01 OTHER (list) -------| 02 DON'T KNOW | SKIP TO 03 REFUSED | Q. 29 04 NONE | 05 (HOLD) -------------| [649] 06 Protestant (Include Baptists, Christian Church, Episcopalians, Jehovah's Witness, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian) 07 Roman Catholic ----------------------| 08 Orthodox Church | 09 Mormon (Include the Church of | SKIP TO Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) | 10 Jewish | Q. 29 11 Muslim | 12 Hindu ----------------------------------| 28. IF PROTESTANT (Q. 27 '06'): What specific denomination is that? (OPEN-ENDED AND CODE) [650] 01 OTHER LIST: __________ 02 DON'T KNOW 03 REFUSED 04 NONE 05 (HOLD) [651] 06 Southern Baptist 07 Other Baptist 08 Methodist 09 Presbyterian 10 Episcopal 11 Lutheran 12 Pentecostal/ Assembly of God 13 Church of Christ 14 Non-denominational 29. Would you describe yourself as "born-again" or evangelical? [652] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 30. Do you believe that religion can answer all or most of today's problems, or that religion is largely old-fashioned and out of date? [653] 1 Can answer today's problems 2 Old-fashioned 3 OTHER (vol.) 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 31. Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your views about the Bible - Read 1-3: [654] 1 The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. 2 The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally. 3 The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man. 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED SPLIT SAMPLE: FORM A: ASK Q. 32 FORM B: ASK Q. 33 32. FORM A: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "A wife should submit graciously to the servant leadership of her husband." [655] 1 Agree 2 Disagree 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 33. FORM B: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement taken from the Bible: "A wife should submit graciously to the servant leadership of her husband." [656] 1 Agree 2 Disagree 3 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 34. Now I would like to read you the top movies recently voted by the American Film Institute as the best movies ever made. For each one, please tell me if you have or have not EVER seen it - either in the movie theater, on video, or on television. 1 Have seen it 2 Have not 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED [READ AND ROTATE a-o] a. Citizen Kane [657] b. Casablanca [658] c. The Godfather [659] d. Gone with the Wind [660] e. Lawrence of Arabia [661] f. The Wizard of Oz [662] g. The Graduate [663] h. On the Waterfront [664] i. Schindler's List [665] j. Singin' in the Rain [666] k. It's a Wonderful Life [667] l. Sunset Boulevard [668] m. The Bridge on the River Kwai (Kwhy - rhymes with why) [669] n. Some Like It Hot [670] o. Star Wars [671] 35. Now, thinking of all the movies I just mentioned, which one do you personally think is the best movie? (INTERVIEWER NOTE: REREAD LIST OF MOVIES IF REQUESTED) [672] 01 OTHER (do not list) 02 DON'T KNOW 03 REFUSED 04 ALL 05 NONE [673] 06 Citizen Kane 07 Casablanca 08 The Godfather 09 Gone with the Wind 10 Lawrence of Arabia 11 The Wizard of Oz 12 The Graduate 13 On the Waterfront 14 Schindler's List 15 Singin' in the Rain 16 It's a Wonderful Life 17 Sunset Boulevard 18 The Bridge on the River Kwai 19 Some Like It Hot 20 Star Wars Now, on a different subject - 36. Do you personally homosexual behavior is morally wrong or is not morally wrong? [674] 1 Yes, morally wrong 2 No, not morally wrong 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED SPLIT SAMPLE: FORM A: ASK Q. 37 FORM B: ASK Q. 38 37. FORM A: In your view, is homosexuality something a person is born with or is homosexuality due to other factors such as upbringing or environment? [675] 1 Born with 2 UPbringing/ environment 3 BOTH (vol.) 4 NEITHER (vol.) 5 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 38. FORM B: When thinking about the cause of homosexuality, do you think it is [FORM C: READ 1; FORM D: READ 2], do you think it is [FORM C: READ 2; FORM D: READ 1], or do you think it depends on the person? [676] 1 ALWAYS due to the way a person is born 2 ALWAYS due to factors such as upbringing or environment 3 Depends on the person 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED Now, switching to the subject of baseball... 39. Are you a fan of professional baseball, or not? [677] 1 Yes, a fan 2 SOMEWHAT OF A FAN (vol.) 3 No, not a fan ---------------------| GO TO 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED --| DEMOGRAPHICS 40. As you may know, the major league home run record for one season is 61 home runs, hit by Roger Maris in 1961. Do you think any major league player will hit more than 61 home runs this year? [IF YES: Who?] [ALLOW UP TO 3 MENTIONS - DO NOT PROMPT] [712, 714, 716] 01 OTHER (list) 02 (DK) 03 (Refused) 04 NONE (NO ONE WILL HIT MORE THAN 61 HOME RUNS THIS YEAR) 05 HOLD 06 Mark Mcgwire 07 Ken Griffey, Jr. 08 Sammy Sosa 09 Alex Rodriguez 10 Juan Gonzalez 11 Vinnie Castilla 12 Barry Bonds 13 Andres Galarraga 14 Chipper Jones 15 Jose Canseco 41. In general, would you like to see Maris's home run record broken this year, or not? [721] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DEPENDS (vol.) 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 42. Regardless of how you feel in general, we'd now like to ask you about some specific players. For each of the following players, please tell me if you are rooting for him to break the home run record this year, or not. [READ AND ROTATE a-c] 1 Yes, am rooting for this player to break record 2 No, am not rooting for this player 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED a. Mark Mcgwire of the Cardinals [718] b. Sammy Sosa of the Cubs [719] c. Ken Griffey, Jr. of the Mariners [720] GO TO DEMOGRAPHICS [DEMOGRAPHICS START HERE] That completes the interview. I'd just like to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes only. PLEASE RECORD AND VERIFY PHONE NUMBER: ( ) _____ - __________ AREA CODE EXCHANGE NUMBER INTERVIEW TIME _________ D1. CHECK RESPONDENT'S SEX: [44] 1 Male 2 Female D2. What is your age? [45,46] 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 00 = Don't know D3. What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (DO NOT READ) [47] 1 None, or grade 1-4 -- GO TO D4 2 Grades 5, 6 or 7 -- GO TO D4 3 Grade 8 -- GO TO D4 4 High school incomplete (Grades 9 - 11) -- GO TO D4 5 High school graduate, Grade 12 -- GO TO D4 6 Technical, trade, or business after high school -- GO TO D4 7 College/university incomplete -- GO TO D4 8 College/university graduate or more 9 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED -- GO TO D4 D3A. Do you have any post-graduate education beyond a 4-year bachelor's degree? [512] 1 Yes (includes masters degree, doctorate, law degree, etc.) 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED D4. Are you, yourself of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish background? [513] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW 4 REFUSED D4a. What is your race? Are you white, African-American, or some other race? [514,515] 01 Other (list) 02 (DK) 03 (Refused) 04 HOLD 05 HOLD 06 White 07 African-American/Black 08 (Hispanic) -- (Continue) D4b. (If code "08" in D4a, ask:) Do you consider yourself to be white-Hispanic, or black-Hispanic? [516,517] 01 Other (list) 02 (DK) 03 (Refused) 04 HOLD 05 HOLD 06 White-Hispanic 07 Black-Hispanic 08 (Hispanic/Respondent refuses to discriminate) D5. Is your total annual household income before taxes $20,000 or more or is it less than $20, 000 [53, 54] (IF UNDER ASK) IS IT OVER OR UNDER $15,000? (IF UNDER ASK) IS IT OVER OR UNDER $10,000? (IF OVER ASK) IS IT OVER OR UNDER $30,000? (IF OVER ASK) IS IT OVER OR UNDER $50,000? (IF OVER ASK) IS IT OVER OR UNDER $75,000? 01 Less than $10,000 02 $10,000-14,999 03 $15,000-19,999 04 $20,000-29,999 05 $30,000-49,999 06 $50,000-74,999 07 $75,000 and over 08 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED D6. Next, we need to record how many different residential phone lines you have in your household -that is, the number of different phone numbers that are used by adult members of your household. Please do not count phone lines that are used primarily for business purposes, for children, or for electronic equipment -- such as computers and fax machines. How many residential phone numbers are there in your household? [555] 1 One 2 Two 3 Three 4 Four 5 Five or more 6 DON'T KNOW 7 REFUSED D7. In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat or an Independent? [518] 1 Republican - skip to D8 2 Democrat - skip to D8 3 Independent 4 OTHER PARTY 5 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED D7A. As of today do you lean more to the Democratic Party or the Republican Party? [519] 1 Democratic 2 Republican 3 NEITHER/ OTHER/ DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED D8. How would you describe your political views ... [FORM A: READ 1-5; FORM B: READ 5-1] [525] 1 Very conservative 2 Conservative 3 Moderate 4 Liberal 5 Very liberal 6 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED D9A. Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or not? [722] 1 Yes 2 Don't need to register 3 No 4 Don't know/ refused D9B. Have you, yourself, smoked any cigarettes in the past week? [723] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED INTERVIEWER NOTE: DO NOT READ D.10; SIMPLY RECORD WHETHER YOU FEEL RESPONDENT IS GENERALLY COOPERATIVE AND HAS GOOD VERBAL SKILLS, OR NOT D10. RESPONDENT IS RELATIVELY ARTICULATE, WILLING TO EXPRESS OPINIONS [530] 1 Yes 2 No COLLECT 50 NAMES WHO ARE D.10 '1' D11. Additionally, Gallup is working with CNN and USA Today on this poll and they would like to talk further with a few survey participants about the topics we've discussed in this survey. So that reporters can choose from a cross-section of people, Gallup would provide them with background information which may include any or all of the answers you've given in this poll. Would you be willing to talk with a reporter at a later date? [558] 1 Yes 2 No/ (Ref) IF YES TO BE RE-INTERVIEWED READ: So that a Gallup interviewer might reach you more easily, may I please have your name? [532-551] ______________________________________________________ PLEASE TYPE NAME IN CAREFULLY END OF INTERVIEW. THANK RESPONDENT: Thank you very much for your time. Have a nice day/evening. CHECK THE DAY OF WEEK INTERVIEW WAS COMPLETED [553] 1 Mon 2 Tues 3 Wed 4 Thurs 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Sun [END OF SURVEY]