GSS 1972-2021 Cumulative Datafile

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job 
as president?

Since [CURRENT MONTH] 1st of last year, have you done any volunteer 
activities through or for an organization?

Sometimes people don't think of activities they do infrequently or 
activities they do for children's schools or youth organizations as 
volunteer activities. 

Since [CURRENT MONTH] 1st of last year, have you done any of these types 
of volunteer activities?

How much influence does the average citizen have on politics: 
None, a little, some, quite a bit, or a great deal?

How much say do people like you have about what the government does: 
None, a little, some, quite a bit, or a great deal?

How good is your understanding of the important political issues facing 
our country: Not at all, a little, somewhat, very, or extremely?

Compared to most people, how informed are you about politics: 
not at all, a little, somewhat, very, or extremely?

How often do the people we elect to Congress try to keep the promises 
they have made during the election: 
Never, rarely, sometimes, very often, or extremely often?

How many government administrators can be trusted to do what is best 
for the country: None, a few, some, most, or all?

INTERVIEWER: PLEASE RECORD THE COLOR FROM THE COLOR CARD THAT MOST 
CLOSELY CORRESPONDS TO THE RESPONDENT'S FACIAL COLORING.