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SCA Socio-Political Values module

Questions 12

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Ordinary people share nations wealth

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: People have different views about society. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Ordinary people get their fair share of the nation's wealth.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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One law for rich and one for poor

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: There is one law for the rich and one for the poor.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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Private enterprise solves economic probs

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Private enterprise is the best way to solve Britain's economic problems.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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Public services ought to be state owned

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Major public services and industries ought to be in state ownership.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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Govt. has obligation to provide jobs

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: It is the government's responsibility to provide a job for everyone who wants one.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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Strong trade unions protect employees

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Strong trade unions are needed to protect the working conditions and wages of employees.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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Young people don't respect British values

Type: choice

Source: British Election Study

Text: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Young people today don't have enough respect for traditional British values.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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Censorship necessary to uphold moral standards

Type: choice

Source: British Election Study

Text: Censorship of films and magazines is necessary to uphold moral standards.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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Public meetings protest against government allowed

Type: choice

Source: British Election Study

Text: People should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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More tolerant of unconventional lives

Type: choice

Source: British Election Study

Text: People in Britain should be more tolerant of those who lead unconventional lives.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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Death penalty appropriate some crimes

Type: choice

Source: British Election Study

Text: For some crimes, the death penalty is the most appropriate sentence.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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Stiffer sentences

Type: choice

Source: British Election Study

Text: People who break the law should be given stiffer sentences.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)

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