1 = I would like to proceed to the survey items
2 = I have decided not to participate

Random assignment to Qq60 through Qq63
1 = Group 1 (gets questions 60/61)
2 = Group2 (gets questions 62/63)

1 - Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have pretty ser
1 = Right direction
2 = Wrong track

2 - Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president?
1 = Strongly approve
2 = Approve
3 = Disapprove
4 = Strongly disapprove

5 - Some people feel the government in Washington should see to it that everyone has a job and a good standard of living
1 = 1 - Government should see to jobs and standard of living
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 - Government should let each person get ahead on their own

5a - How important is this issue to you personally?
1 = Extremely important
2 = Very important
3 = Somewhat important
4 = Not too important
5 = Not at all important

6 - Some people think it is important to protect the environment even if it costs some jobs or otherwise reduces our sta
1 = 1 - Protect environment even if it costs jobs and standard o
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 - Jobs and standard of living more important than environm

7 - Some people believe that the United States should solve international problems by using diplomacy and other forms of
1 = 1 - U.S. should solve with diplomacy and international press
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 - U.S. must be ready to use military force

1 - Society works best when...
1 = people realize the world is dangerous OR
2 = people assume that all those in far away places are kindly

2 - Society works best when...
1 = leaders are obeyed OR
2 = leaders are questioned

3 - Society works best when...
1 = established ideas are favored OR
2 = new ideas are favored

4 - Society works best when...
1 = we take care of our own people first OR
2 = we realize people everywhere deserve our help

5 - Society works best when...
1 = leaders compromise with their opponents in order to get thin
2 = leaders adhere to their principles no matter what

6 - Society works best when...
1 = people live according to traditional values OR
2 = people adjust their values to fit changing circumstances

7 - Society works best when...
1 = people take primary responsibility for their own welfare
2 = people join together to help others

8 - Society works best when...
1 = it speaks with one voice OR
2 = it speaks with many voices

9 - Society works best when...
1 = people recognize the unavoidable flaws of human nature OR
2 = people recognize that humans can be changed in positive ways

10 - Society works best when...
1 = every member contributes the same amount OR
2 = more fortunate members contribute more in order to help othe

11 - Society works best when...
1 = behavioral expectations are based on an eternal code OR
2 = behavioral expectations are allowed to evolve over the decad

12 - Society works best when...
1 = those who break the rules are punished OR
2 = those who break the rules are forgiven

[Topic: 1 - School prayer General Question: ]
1 = Agree
2 = Uncertain
3 = Disagree

[Topic: 1 - School prayer General Question: ]
1 = Very strongly
2 = Strongly
3 = Not strongly

[Topic: 1 - I see myself as someone who is talkative. General Question: ]
1 = Disagree strongly
2 = Disagree a little
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Agree a little
5 = Agree strongly

[Topic: a. Our country needs a powerful leader, in order to destroy the radical and immoral currents prevailing in soci
1 = 1 (very negative)
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 (very positive)

[Topic: x General Question: 11 - One of the biggest problems in this country is that we don't give everyone an equal ch
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor Disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree

[Topic: a - Independence General Question: ]
1 = Especially important
2 = Important
3 = Not particularly important

If you had to pick JUST ONE, which of these qualities is MOST IMPORTANT to teach children?
1 = Independence
2 = Hard work
3 = Responsibility
4 = Imagination
5 = Respect for others
6 = Thrift and saving money
7 = Determination and sticking with it
8 = Religious faith
9 = Unselfishness
10 = Obedience

1 - Elected officials would help the country more if they would stop talking and just take action on important problems.
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

2 - Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with p
1 = Most people can be trusted
2 = You can't be too careful in dealing with people

3 - How much of the time do you think you can trust the government in Washington to do what is right?
1 = Just about always
2 = Most of the time
3 = Only some of the time

4 - Would you say the government is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves or that it is run
1 = Government is run by a few big interests
2 = Government run for the benefit of all

5 - Do you think that people in government waste a lot of the money we pay in taxes, waste some of it, or don't waste ve
1 = Waste a lot
2 = Waste some
3 = Don't waste very much

6 - Do you think that quite a few of the people running the government are crooked, not very many are, or do you think h
1 = Quite a few are crooked
2 = Not very many are crooked
3 = Hardly any are crooked

1 - Are you currently registered to vote?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = No
3 = Not sure

2 - In the election for president on November 4, 2008, do you think you will definitely vote, probably vote, probably wi
1 = Definitely will vote
2 = Probably will vote
3 = Probably will NOT vote
4 = Definitely will NOT vote

If the presidential election were being held today, would you be most likely to vote for Barack Obama or John McCain, or
1 = Barack Obama
2 = John McCain
3 = Other candidate
4 = Not sure

In the 2004 presidential election, John Kerry ran on the Democratic ticket against George W. Bush for the Republicans. D
1 = Yes, definitely voted
2 = No, didn't vote
3 = Not sure if voted

5 - In the 2004 election for president, did you happen to vote for John Kerry or for George W. Bush?
1 = John Kerry
2 = George W. Bush
3 = Someone else
4 = Not sure
5 = Don't want to say
6 = Didn't vote for president

6 - Think about all the presidential elections since you were old enough to vote, have you voted in all of them, in most
1 = All of them
2 = Most of them
3 = Some of them
4 = Rarely voted
5 = Never voted

7 - How interested are you in politics and public affairs?
1 = Very interested
2 = Somewhat interested
3 = Not too interested
4 = Not at all interested

[Topic: a - Attended a political meeting or rally? General Question: 8 - Have you ever done each of the following or is
1 = Yes
2 = No

9 - Are you a member of any political groups such as Democratic or Republican clubs, or a political interest group (such
1 = Yes, active member in 1 or more political groups
2 = Yes, not active
3 = No, not member of any political groups

10 - Are you a member of any community groups or clubs (such as hobby clubs, unions, fraternal organizations, neighborho
1 = Yes, active member
2 = Yes, not active
3 = No, not member

11 - How often do you have discussions about politics with others?
1 = Very often
2 = Somewhat often
3 = Not too often
4 = Never

13 - Generally speaking, which of these best describes your political views?
1 = Extremely liberal
2 = Liberal
3 = Slightly liberal
4 = Moderate/Middle of the road
5 = Slightly conservative
6 = Conservative
7 = Extremely conservative

14a - Generally speaking, which of the following best describes your partisan affiliation?
1 = Strong Democrat
2 = Democrat
3 = Independent
4 = Republican
5 = Strong Republican
6 = I support a third party
7 = None of these

Do you consider yourself closer to the Democratic Party or the Republican Party?--not asked of paper completions
1 = Democratic Party
2 = Republican Party
3 = Neither
4 = Don't know

1 - Who has the final responsibility to decide if a law is constitutional or not?
1 = The President
2 = Congress
3 = The Supreme Court
4 = Not sure

3 - Which of the political parties is more conservative than the other at the national level, Democrats or Republicans?
1 = Democrats
2 = Republicans
3 = Not sure

4 - How much of a majority is required for the U.S. Senate and House to override a presidential veto?
1 = A bare majority of 50% plus one
2 = Two-thirds majority (67% more more)
3 = Three-fourths majority (75% or more)
4 = Not sure

5 - What is the main duty of the U.S. Congress?
1 = To write laws
2 = To administer the President's policies
3 = To supervise States' governments
4 = Not sure

[Topic: a - Harmony in the United States is best achieved by down-playing or ignoring ethnic differences. General Quest
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree

[Topic: a - African Americans General Question: ]
1 = 1 - Very warm
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - Very cool

If you were to find yourself in this situation how many dollars would you keep?
1 = $10 (you would get $10; the other study participant would ge
2 = $9 (you would get $9; the other study participant would get
3 = $8 (you would get $8; the other study participant would get
4 = $7 (you would get $7; the other study participant would get
5 = $6 (you would get $6; the other study participant would get
6 = $5 (you would get $5; the other study participant would get
7 = $4 (you would get $4; the other study participant would get
8 = $3 (you would get $3; the other study participant would get
9 = $2 (you would get $2; the other study participant would get
10 = $1 (you would get $1; the other study participant would get
11 = $0 (you would get $0; the other study participant would get

Which option would you choose?
1 = Option 1. 80 percent chance of getting $4,000
2 = Option 2. 100 percent chance of getting $3,000

Which option would you choose?
1 = Option 1. 80 percent chance of losing $4,000
2 = Option 2. 100 percent chance of losing $3,000

$0 (you are offered $0; the other study participant keeps $10)
1 = I would accept
2 = I would reject

5 - If you had to choose, which of these would you prefer?
1 = $10 in cash right now
2 = $12.50 in a month

6 - If you had to choose, which of these would you prefer?
1 = $10 in cash right now
2 = $13.50 in a month

7 - If you had to choose, which of these would you prefer?
1 = $10 in cash right now
2 = $15.00 in a month

8 - Let's say you have $2,000 in a savings account. The account earns ten per cent interest each year. How much would yo
1 = $2,420
2 = $2,020
3 = $2,040
4 = $2,100
5 = $2,200
6 = $2,400
7 = Not sure

9 - Suppose you (and your family) were to sell all your major possessions including your home, turn all of your investme
1 = (If you would be in debt, please give a negative number sayi
2 = Don't wish to say

10 - Suppose you (and your family) were to sell off any shares in stock in publicly held corporations, mutual funds, or
1 = (If you do not have any of that, please write zero.)
2 = Don't wish to say

1 - During the time you were growing up, how often did you and your family members (other than your twin) discuss politi
1 = All the time
2 = Sometimes
3 = Not too often
4 = Not at all

2 - How often did you and your family members (other than your twin) agree on most political issues?
1 = All the time
2 = Most of the time
3 = Some of the time
4 = Not too often
5 = Not at all

4 - Which of the following best describes your family's political views?
1 = Almost all liberals
2 = Mostly liberals
3 = Evenly mixed between liberals and conservatives
4 = Mostly conservatives
5 = Almost all conservatives

5 - In general, do you agree or disagree with your family's political beliefs?
1 = Mostly agree
2 = Agree on some things; disagree on others
3 = Mostly disagree

7 - Which of these best describes the political beliefs of your twin?
1 = Extremely liberal
2 = Liberal
3 = Slightly liberal
4 = Moderate/Middle of the road
5 = Slightly conservative
6 = Conservative
7 = Extremely conservative
8 = Not sure

8 - On the whole, do you and your twin agree or disagree on most political issues?
1 = Mostly agree
2 = Agree on some things; disagree on others
3 = Mostly disagree
4 = Not sure

[Topic: a - Share the same bedroom at home General Question: 9 - When you were growing up, how often did you and your t
1 = Always
2 = Usually
3 = Sometimes
4 = Rarely
5 = Never

10 - How old were you when you and your twin first lived apart?
1 = Fill in your age when you first lived apart from your twin:
2 = Don't know

11 - How often do you usually see your twin?
1 = Every day
2 = Once a week or more
3 = Once a month or more
4 = Several times a year
5 = Once a year
6 = Less often than that

14 - Are you and your twin identical or fraternal twins?
1 = Identical
2 = Fraternal
3 = Not sure

15 - Have you ever had a blood test that confirmed whether you and your twin were identical or fraternal twins?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Not sure

1 - How often do you attend religious services?
1 = More than once a week
2 = Once a week
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = A few times a year
5 = Rarely
6 = Never

2 - Whether or not you attend services, how much do you consider religion to be an important part of your life? Would yo
1 = A great deal of guidance in your day-to-day living
2 = Quite a bit of guidance in your day-to-day living
3 = Some guidance in your day-to-day living
4 = Are not an important part of your life

3 - Which of these best describes your religious affiliations?
1 = Protestant
2 = Catholic
3 = Jewish
4 = Other
5 = None

8 - How would you describe your personal financial situation? Would you say you...
1 = Live comfortably
2 = Meet my expenses with a little left over for extras
3 = Just meet my basic living expenses
4 = Don't even have enough to meet expenses

10 - What is your gender? (Note: this question is required.)
1 = Male
2 = Female

11 - What is the highest level of education you have completed?
1 = Grades 1-12, did not graduate from High School
2 = High School Graduate
3 = Some trade or technical training after High School
4 = Some college or A.A. degree
5 = College degree
6 = Professional or graduate training or degree after college
7 = Other

12 - Which of the following best describes your current marital status?
1 = Never married
2 = Married
3 = Living together
4 = Separated
5 = Divorced
6 = Widowed
7 = Don't wish to say

13 - How many children do you have under the age of 18 and now living in your household?
1 = 0
2 = 1
3 = 2
4 = 3
5 = 4
6 = 5
7 = 6
8 = 7
9 = 8
10 = 9
11 = 10
12 = 11
13 = 12
14 = Not sure/Don't wish to say

14 - Are you currently employed full-time, part-time or not employed?
1 = Employed full-time
2 = Employed part-time
3 = Not employed
4 = Don't wish to say

15 - What was your annual family income for 2007?
1 = Under $20,000
2 = $20,000 to under $40,000
3 = $40,000 to under $60,000
4 = $60,000 to under $80,000
5 = $80,000 to under $100,000
6 = $100,000 or more
7 = Don't wish to say

16 - Which of the following best describes your race or ethnic background?
1 = White
2 = African-American
3 = Hispanic
4 = Asian-American
5 = Native-American
6 = Other
7 = Don't wish to say

Zygosity as classified by Minn twin family registry
1 = MZ
2 = DZ

Respondent sex from Minn twin family registry
1 = F
2 = M

Survey completed by both twins in a pair or only one
1 = complete pair
2 = individual

Survey completed by Web or Paper
1 = completed online
2 = completed paper version

1 = Completed before 2008 election
2 = Completed after or Received paper version after 11/5/08
3 = Completed in 2009