A survey conducted in February 2025 found that the most important issue for ** percent of Americans was inflation and prices. A further ** percent of respondents were most concerned about jobs and the economy.

According to a 2023 survey, young adults in the United States were divided when it came to important political issues such as border security, gun violence prevention, and addressing climate change. However, the majority of young Americans considered the cost of living and inflation a top political issue, regardless of their race and ethnicity.

According to a survey from late December 2024, the two most important issues among Republican voters in the United States were inflation and immigration, with ** and ** percent ranking it their primary political concerns respectively. In contrast, only *** percent of Democrats considered immigration their most important issue. Inflation and healthcare were the leading issues among democrats in the U.S.

In December 2024, 11 percent of survey respondents said that the most important problem facing the United States was the high cost of living and inflation. Another 20percent said that the government and poor leadership was the most serious concern for the nation.

According to a 2023 survey, inflation and gas prices were the most important issues for Gen Z and Millennial voters in the United States. Additionally, nearly one-third of voters between 18 and 34 years old considered abortion a top political issue heading into the 2024 election.

Supplementary Empirical Teaching Units in Political Science (SETUPS) for American Politics are computer-related modules designed for use in teaching introductory courses in American government and politics. The modules are intended to demonstrate the process of examining evidence and reaching conclusions and to stimulate students to independent, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of substantive content. They enable students with no previous training to make use of the computer to analyze data on political behavior or to see the results of policy decisions by use of a simulation model. The SETUPS: AMERICAN POLITICS modules were developed by a group of political scientists with experience in teaching introductory American government courses who were brought together in a workshop supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation in the summer of 1974. The American Political Science Association administered the grant, and the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research was host to the workshop and provided data for most of the SETUPS. The modules were tested and evaluated during the 1974-1975 academic year by students and faculty in 155 classes at 69 universities and colleges. Appropriate revisions were made based upon this experience. This collection comprises 15 separate modules: (1) Political Socialization Across the Generations, (2) Political Participation, (3) Voting Behavior, The 1980 Election, (4) Elections and the Mass Media, (5) The Supreme Court in American Politics, Court Decisions, (6) The Supreme Court in American Politics, Police Interrogations, (7) The Dynamics of Political Budgeting, A Public Policy Simulation, State Expenditures, (8) The Dynamics of Political Budgeting, A Public Policy Simulation, SIMSTATE Simulation, (9) The Dynamics of Political Budgeting, A Public Policy Simulation, SIMSTATE II Simulation, (10) Fear of Crime, (11) Presidential Popularity in America, Presidential Popularity, (12) Presidential Popularity in America, Advanced Analyses, (13) Campaign '80, The Public and the Presidential Selection Process, (14) Voting Behavior, The 1976 Election, and (15) Policy Responsiveness and Fiscal Strain in 51 American Communities. Parts 8 and 9 are FORTRAN IV program SIMSTATE sourcedecks intended to simulate the interaction of state policies. Variables in the various modules provide information on respondents' level of political involvement and knowledge of political issues, general political attitudes and beliefs, news media exposure and usage, voting behavior (Parts 1, 2, and 3), and sectional biases (15). Other items provide information on respondents' views of government, politics, Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter as presidents, best form of government, government spending (Part 3), local police, the Supreme Court (Parts 4 and 15), the economy, and domestic and foreign affairs. Additional items probed respondents' opinions of prayer in school, abortion, the Equal Rights Amendment Law, nuclear energy, and the most important national problem and the political party most suitable to handle it (Part 3). Also included are items on votes of Supreme Court judges (Part 5), arrest of criminal suspects and their treatment by law enforcement agencies (Part 6), federal government expenditures and budgeting (Part 7), respondents' feelings of safety at home, neighborhood crime rate, frequency of various kinds of criminal victimization, the personal characteristics of the targets of those crimes (Part 10), respondents' opinions of and choice of party presidential candidates nominees (Part 13), voter turnout for city elections (15), urban unrest, and population growth rate. Demographic items specify age, sex, race, marital status, education, occupation, income, social class identification, religion, political party affiliation, and union membership.

This poll, fielded January 9-12, 2008, is a part of continuing series of monthly polls that solicit public opinion on various political and social issues. A national sample of 1,130 adults was surveyed, including an oversample of African Americans, for a total of 202 African American respondents. Respondents were asked whether they approved of the way George W. Bush was handling his job as president and other issues such as the situation in Iraq and the economy, and whether they thought things in the country were going in the right direction. This poll focused on the 2008 presidential election, and asked respondents what was the single most important issue in their choice for president, how closely they had been following the presidential race, how likely they were to vote in the 2008 presidential primary or caucus in their state, and which candidate they would vote for if the Democratic and Republican primaries were being held that day. Iowa and New Hampshire residents were asked whether they voted in the 2008 primaries in their states and for whom they voted. Respondents were asked for their opinions of the 2008 presidential candidates, including which Democratic and Republican candidates they trusted to handle issues such as health care, the United States campaign against terrorism, immigration, and international affairs, which types of characteristics were important to them in a candidate, which candidate would bring the most change to Washington, and which candidate had the best chance to get elected as president in November 2008. Several questions asked whether respondents were more or less enthusiastic about the candidates based on the possibility that they could become the first president who was African American, female, Mormon, 72 years old when elected, or a Baptist minister, whether being African American would help or hurt Barack Obama's candidacy, and whether the country needed a president to lead the nation in the same direction as George W. Bush. Additional topics included abortion, respondents' economic and financial situation, and the war in Iraq. Demographic information includes sex, age, race, education level, household income, type of residential area (e.g., urban or rural), whether respondents rented or owned their home, voter registration status and participation history, political party affiliation, political philosophy, marital status, religious preference, and whether respondents considered themselves to be a born-again Christian.

This poll, fielded July 20-23, 2000, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked whether they intended to vote in the November 7, 2000, presidential election and for whom they would vote if the election were held that day, given a choice between Vice President Al Gore (Democratic Party), Texas governor George W. Bush (Republican Party), conservative commentator Pat Buchanan (Reform Party), and consumer advocate Ralph Nader (Green Party). Respondents were asked to assess the importance of the following issues in their electoral decision-making and to specify which candidate they most trusted to do a better job addressing them: holding taxes down, protecting the Social Security system, improving education, improving the health care system, handling the economy, handling gun control, handling foreign affairs, encouraging high moral standards and values, handling the death penalty issue, protecting people's privacy on the Internet, handling the federal budget surplus, managing the federal budget, handling crime, protecting the environment, addressing women's issues, and appointing justices to the Supreme Court. Views were sought on whether presidential debates should be held, which candidates should be invited to participate, and whether respondents were satisfied with the presidential candidates. In addition, respondents were asked which candidate understood the problems of the American people, was a strong leader, would bring needed change to Washington, had the knowledge of world affairs it takes to serve effectively as president, could keep the economy strong, would say or do anything to get elected, had new ideas, said what he really thought, was honest and trustworthy, had an appealing personality, and had the right kind of experience to be president. Those queried were asked whether a difference existed between Gore and Bush on the issues about which the respondent cared and their personal qualities. Opinions were elicited on whether the top priority for the federal budget surplus should be cutting federal taxes, reducing the national debt, strengthening Social Security, or increasing spending on domestic programs. Additional questions covered abortion and the impact of Bush's naming a running mate who supported legalized abortion, Bush's handling of the death penalty while governor of Texas, voter intentions regarding the 2000 Congressional elections, whether a smaller government with fewer services is preferred to a larger government with many services, whether the country should continue to move in the direction that Clinton established, and whether it mattered who was elected president. Background information on respondents includes age, gender, political party, political orientation, voter registration and participation history, education, religion, labor union membership, Hispanic origin, household income, and neighborhood characteristics.

This dataset covers ballots 457-58, 460-68 spanning January-February, April-December 1982 (March exists but is missing from the dataset). The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 457-1 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country and abroad. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as physically abused children, married women who work and changes in standard of living. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: allowing paid maternity leave; approval of Broadbent as NDP leader; approval of Clark as leader of the Conservative party; approval of Trudeau as Prime Minister; being involved with charities; the best political party to handle energy, unemployment; energy and to unify Canada; Canada-UK relations; changing the standard of living; children who are physically abused; married women who work; talking about politics with friends; and US-Canada relations. Basic demographic variables are also included. 458-1-2 - February This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the changing standard of living, inflation and unemployment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: the approval of Broadbent as NDP leader; the approval of Clark as leader of the Conservative party; the approval of Trudeau as Prime Minister; the biggest threat to Canada's future; confidence in the United States problem solving; the dangers of pollution; the importance of Canadian owned industries and resources; increasing the standard of living; the main causes of unemployment; opposing price controls; the political party that would be best for the economy; reducing inflation; reducing unemployment and who would make the best Prime Minister. Basic demographic variables are also included. 460-1-a - April This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social issues. The questions ask opinions about the ideal number of children to have and the quality of education. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as municipal council spending and regional differences. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the amount of power that the USSR has; community opinion of the teaching profession; the effects of regional differences in Canada; having the government share the cost of child care; how interesting work is; ideal number of children to have; involving unions in politics; learning languages in school; municipal council spending; the quality of education today, compared to the past; successfulness of family life; and wives who work. Basic demographic variables are also included. 461-1 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as common Sunday activities; Falkland Island and smoking. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: attending church; common Sunday activities; the country with legitimate claims to Falkland island; deciding to have a nuclear war, rather than living under Communist rule; Falkland island dispute; influence of religion on everyday life; opinions about Broadbent as NDP leader; opinions about Clark as leader of the Conservative party; opinions about housing; opinions about the Canadian Immigration policy; opinions about Trudeau as the Liberal leader; opinions of the Canadian Constitution; political preferences; reasons for quitting smoking; smoking cigarettes; viewing religious broadcasts; who dominates the household; and with drawling Argentina's troops from Falkland island. Basic demographic variables are also included. 462-1 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as energy shortages, inflation and swimming ability. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the approval of Broadbent as NDP leader; the approval of Clark as leader of the Conservative party; the approval of Trudeau as Prime Minister; chances of an energy shortage; chances of finding a new job if fired; the energy crisis in Canada; the government's handling of the economy; learning how to swim; the most important problem facing Canada; preferred political leader; the amount recession in the future; reducing unemployment; rising prices and income; success of controlling inflation; swimming ability; taking a job of less pay or lower status; trying to curb inflation; and using a small boat. Basic demographic variables are also included. 463-1 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. Opinions on topics such as the direction Canada is going in, rising interest rates, and voting behaviour were discussed. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: biggest threat to Canada; business conditions; Canadian defense; direction the country is going in; disarmament; government wage and price control; interest rates; NATO; nuclear War risk; sympathy for Arabs and Israelis; US investment in Canada; voting behaviour. Basic demographic variables are also included. 463-2 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. Opinions on topics such as MacEachen's budget and the federal election were discussed. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: Macheachen's budget; the federal election; families financial issues. Basic demographic variables are also included. 464-1 - August This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about economic policy and the possibility a new election, as well as other important political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such attending night school; the importance of religion and unemployment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing civil servants to strike; attending night school; the best political party for the economy; calling an election prior to the end of the year; the closeness of student-teacher relations; confidence in the government's handling of inflation; confidence in the government's handling of unemployment; courses taken in night school; honesty and ethic standards of professions; how important religion is; the main causes of unemployment; opinions about children having a different religion then their parents; the productivity of Canadian workers; putting limits on wage increases; the quality of education today, compared to the past; urgent problems facing Canada; and who would make the best Prime Minister. Basic demographic variables are also included. 465-1 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about economic policy and the possibility a new election, as well as other important political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such attending night school; the importance of religion and unemployment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Basic demographic variables are also included. 465-4 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about economic policy and the possibility a new election, as well as other important political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such attending night school; the importance of religion and unemployment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Basic demographic variables are also included. 466-3 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predictions for 1983 and the chance of war. The questions ask opinions about whether or not 1983 will be better then 1982, as well as other predictions on world peace and striking unions. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the chances of a world war. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: the chances of a world war breaking out and predictions for 1983. Basic demographic variables are also included. 467-1 - November This

This dataset covers ballots 327-32, spanning February, May, August, and October 1968. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 327 - February This Gallup poll seeks to collect the opinions of Canadians. The majority of the questions are politically based, asking opinions of political leaders, parties, and policies. There are also some questions on current events, such as rising prices, taxation, and organ donating. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: the donation of organs upon death; the effects of rising prices in Canada on shopping; whether or not Quebec having close ties to France is positive; if taxation in Canada is fair; the major causes of high prices in Canada; the idea of making bilingual signs legal; the opinion of government spending; the treatment of Indigenous people by the government; union membership; voting patterns; if free trade will be good for Canada; who should receive Medicare; and who will make the best Prime Minister. Basic demographics variables are also included. 328 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on issues which are mostly political. There are several questions relating to preferred political parties and policies, and opinions of the different leaders. There are also some questions which are not directly political, but are of interest to politicians and government. Some of these include the state of various things today, euthanasia, and the voting age. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: changing the legal voting age; the characteristics of youth; interest in the upcoming election; the opinion of inter-racial marriages; the liberal election of a new leader; the opinion of marrying someone of a different religion; political views; rating Stanfield's performance; rating Douglas's performance; whether or not Euthanasia should be allowed; if Trudeau was right to call an election; and who would make the best Prime Minister. Basic demographic variables are also included. 329 - May This Gallup poll is concern almost exclusively with an upcoming election. Respondents are asked questions regarding their intentions to vote, whether or not they are on the electoral list, and how they intend to vote. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: the interest in the Federal election; interest in voting; if they are a registered voter; political opinions; and voting preferences. Basic demographic variables are also included. 330 - May This Gallup poll is interested exclusively in the upcoming election. There are questions about voting intentions, the recent debate on television, and whether or not the respondents are on the electoral list. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: eligibility to vote in next election; political preference; the viewing of the electoral debate; voting in previous elections; and who will be the next Prime Minister. Basic demographic variables are also included. 331 - August This Gallup poll aims to collect the opinions of Canadians on a variety of topics. This poll has a particularly strong interest in the religious beliefs of the respondents. There are also some questions relating to politics, asking about the preferred parties, leaders and policies. Opinions of leaders are also asked. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: sending aid to developing countries; common beliefs involving death and the after-life; the opinion of Quebec separatism; the opinion of unions; the performance of Trudeau as Prime Minister; political preferences; putting limits on government campaign spending; the influence religion has on life; whether Canada should become a Republic or remain loyal to Queen; whether or not homosexual acts should be considered illegal; and if the US is a sick society. Basic demographic variables are also included. 332 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canada on issues important to the country, and government. The questions are about important political and social issues, including American draft-dodgers, and birth control. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: the availability of birth control; keeping the church and politics separate; knowledge of NATO; the opinion of Prime Minister Trudeau; the opinion of Stanfield; political opinions; the Pope's ban on birth control; the preferred next President; previous voting preferences; satisfaction with housing; the amount of say students have in academic affairs; sympathy for American draft dodgers; and who is the biggest threat to Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included.

This dataset covers ballots 408-19 spanning January-December 1978. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 408 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as inflation, parole and working full time. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: allowing parole; the approval of labour unions; best political party to solve Canada's problems; disapproval of labour unions; employment status; the Federal government's handling of the economy; giving workers the right to strike; important problems facing Canada; living without income; opinions about Broadbent; opinions about Clark; opinions about Trudeau; preferred area of residence; the success of fighting inflation; the amount of effort shown by employees; and working full time. Basic demographic variables are also included. 409 - February This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political preferences as well as other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as whether or not UFO's are real, tax decline and organ donations. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: banning political contributions; calling an election; companies leaving Quebec because of language laws; donating organs after death; important union activities; left over money; people living on other planets; political party that would best improve the economy; political preferences; remaining in the same line of work; seeing UFO's; signing an organ donor card; and tax decline with school enrolment. Basic demographic variables are also included. 410 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political preferences and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as capital punishment, approving sex education in school and the seal hunt. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: approving the of discussion of birth control in schools; the approval of sex education in schools; the effects of working mothers on the family; favouring capital punishment; husband dominance of the family; increasing racial intolerance; making abortions legal; the minimum amount of income needed; political predictions; reasons for increased racial intolerance; satisfaction with the direction of Canada; similarities to Archie Bunker; stopping the Seal Hunt; and watching "All in the Family." Basic demographic variables are also included. 411 - April This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social issues. The questions ask opinions about the influence of multinational companies and metric conversions within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as interracial marriages, the influence of religion and satisfaction with education. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and political variables. Topics of interest include: difficult metric conversions; metric distance conversions; age of retirement; the approval of different religions marrying; approving interracial marriages; dividing assets equally after a divorce; the efficiency of government owned companies if they became privately owned; the influence of multinational companies; the influence of religion on everyday life; metric weight conversions; preferred population amount in Canada; making reporters reveal their sources; plans for retirement; satisfaction with the education of children; terrorists or freedom fighters; the use of seatbelts; and ways to solve differences within Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included. 412 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as what Medicare should cover; the influence of religion and types of employment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: the approval of Broadbent as leader of the NDP; the approval of Clark as leader of the Conservative party; the approval of Trudeau as Liberal leader; attending church; the difficulty of filling out a tax return; the effects of not having controls on inflation; the government's influence on life; the amount of influence religion has on everyday life; the interest in the upcoming Federal election; whether or not Medicare should cover routine medical examinations; political predictions; the preferred type of government; problems facing Canada; types of employment; and who will make the best Prime Minister. Basic demographic variables are also included. 413 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the Recession, inflation and business conditions. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: approving a shorter working week; the business conditions in the community; changing attitudes towards illegitimacy; family income compared to the National average; increasing developmental aid; improving inflation; opinions about Broadbent; opinions about Clark; opinions about Trudeau; the preferred version of the National Anthem; whether or not prices will rise in the future; reaching the bottom of the Recession; reasons for increasing aid to undeveloped countries; and who's responsible for underdevelopment. Basic demographic variables are also included. 414 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the length of government terms and other important political issues within the country and abroad. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance, such as allowing the RCMP to open suspicious mail, respectable occupations and who should be punished for child traffic violations. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic variables. Topics of interest include: approval of a 4 year government term; approval of total nuclear disarmament; approval of U.S. capital investment in Canada; biggest threats to Canada; buying control of U.S. firms; punishing parents for child traffic violations; conducting nuclear referendums; employment position; increasing the U.N.'s power; protecting personal rights in Canada; reasons for not looking for a job; the RCMP opening suspicious mail; respectable occupations; the U.N. peacekeeping force; and who political parties benefit. Basic demographic variables are also included. 415 - August This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as interest in professional sports; satisfaction with the future and smoking. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic variables. Topics of interest include: attending live theatre; changes in welfare; drinking alcoholic beverages; going to the movies; interest in professional sports; interest level of movies; the names of cabinet members; opinions about Jean Chretien; opinions about Marc Lalonde; the position of cabinet members; satisfaction with Canada's position in the world; satisfaction with the future; smoking cigarettes; unemployment in the future; and who the Liberal government helps. Basic demographic variables are also included. 416 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as allowing strikes; the shortage of energy and welfare. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: allowing essential workers to strike; allowing strikes; the cause of the declining American dollar; the cause of the declining Canadian dollar; the causes of lower worker productivity; changing the Senate; the Federal government's handling of inflation; giving the Provincial government more power; lower rates of productivity; the main job of the Senate; mandatory elections for the Federal government; preferred Head of State; problems facing Canada; the reasons for reassessing Broadbent's position; the reasons for reassessing Clark's position; the reasons for reassessing Trudeau's position; reassessing Broadbent's position; reassessing Clark's position; reassessing Trudeau's position; spending time on leisure activities; taking away welfare if work is refused; types of leisure

This dataset covers ballots 300-305, spanning January, March, April, June, August, and November 1963. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 300 - January This Canadian Gallup poll seeks the views of Canadians on a number of politically rooted issues, including opinions toward politicians and political parties, and political ideas, such as medicare. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic and social variables. The topics of interest include: American prestige in Canada; who would make the best premier for Ontario; car ownership; which country is the biggest threat to peace; the Conservative party; the development of Canada as a nation; federal elections; John Diefenbaker's potential successor; Lester B. Pearson's potential successor; the Liberal party; Medicare; the New Democratic party; political party word association; the propaganda war between the United States and Russia; product-brand name association; Robert Thompson; the Social Credit party; Tommy Douglas; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included. 301 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on predominantly political issues, prior to an election. The questions aim to gather views on political leaders and parties, and Canadians' feelings towards several issues that are of importance to the election. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic, and social variables. The topics of interest include: Canadian forces having nuclear weapons; car ownership; defence policy; Diefenbaker's performance as Prime Minister; federal elections; frequency of being home during weekdays; major problems facing Canada; Pearson's performance as leader of the opposition; preferred political parties; preferred Prime Minister; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographic variables are also included. 302 - April This Gallup poll aims to collect the opinions of Canadians on issues of a political nature. There are questions about voting patterns and interest, issues of national importance, including defence, the National Anthem and the Canadian Flag, and questions involving Canada and other nations. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic, and social variables. The topics of interest include: alcohol prohibition; Britain's status as a world power; Canada's dependency on the United States; Canadian national anthem; car ownership; defence policy; preferred designs for the Canadian flag; employment; English-French relations; federal elections; leaving school at the age of 16; strikes; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included. 303 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions and views of Canadians on several leading topics of the day. The major issues discussed are all significant from a political perspective, as the questions often involve problems facing politicians, or are about opinions towards the political leaders and parties directly. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic, and social variables. The topics of interest include: whether Bingo games should be allowed to raise money in Canada; American investment in Canada; artists developing their talents in Canada; cigarette smoking; dating in highschool; Diefenbaker's performance as leader of the opposition; whether it is easy to get a divorce in Canada; federal elections; free trade with the United States; whether French Canadians are receiving full rights under Confederation; listening to shortwave radio; using government lotteries to help pay for social services; whether to legalize off-track betting; Pearson's performance as Prime Minister; unemployment predictions; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included. 304 - August This Gallup poll aims to collect the opinions of Canadians on several leading topics of the day, including health related subjects, taxation, and other policies and government activities. Some questions have international significance, and deal with Britain, China, and the United Nations. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic, and social variables. The topics of interest include: predictions for Britain's next Prime Minister; Communist China in the United Nations; federal elections; higher wages for labour; housing of respondents; John Diefenbaker's chances of returning to power; Lester B. Pearson's performance as Prime Minister; pay raises for Members of Parliament; pay raises for senators; peace with Russia; whether the population of Canada should be larger; preventing the break up of Confederation; racism; Real Caouette's performance; smoking habits; tax increases; union membership; voting behaviour; and Walter Gordon's performance as Minister of Finance. Basic demographic variables are also included. 305 - November This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on leading political issues of the day. The tone of the questions is entirely political, with major subjects including serious crimes, juvenile delinquency, bilingualism, and government. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic, and social variables. The topics of interest include: ambitions for the next year; Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism; federal elections; farmers getting a fair deal from the provinces; increase in juvenile delinquency; Lester B. Pearson's performance as Prime Minister; Liberal government's performance; whether the minority government should try to avoid an election; official recognition of bilingualism; people working multiple jobs; relations with the United States; seriousness of various crimes; two party political system in Canada; union membership; and voting membership. Basic demographics variables are also included.The codebook for this dataset is available through the UBC Library catalogue, with call number HN110.Z9 P84.

When considering who to vote for in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, the economy was the most important issue for more than half of Republicans, compared to only 14 percent of Democrats. Preserving democracy was the most important issue among Democrats when deciding who to vote for.

This study is part of a quadrennial series designed to investigate the opinions and attitudes of the general public on matters related to foreign policy, and to define the parameters of public opinion within which decision-makers must operate. This public opinion study of the United States focused on respondents' opinions of the United States' leadership role in the world and the challenges the country faces domestically and internationally. The survey covered the following international topics: relations with other countries, role in foreign affairs, possible threats to vital interests in the next ten years, foreign policy goals, benefits or drawbacks of globalization, situations that might justify the use of United States troops in other parts of the world, the number and location of United States military bases overseas, respondent feelings toward people of other countries, opinions on the influence of other countries in the world and how much influence those countries should have, whether there should be a global regulating body to prevent economic instability, international trade, United States participation in potential treaties, the United States' role in the United Nations and NATO, respondent opinions on international institutions and regulating bodies such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and the World Health Organization, whether the United States will continue to be the world's leading power in the next 50 years, democracy in the Middle East and South Korea, the role of the United Nations Security Council, which side the United States should take in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, what measures should be taken to deal with Iran's nuclear program, the military effort in Afghanistan, opinions on efforts to combat terrorism and the use of torture to extract information from prisoners, whether the respondent favors or opposes the government selling military equipment to other nations and using nuclear weapons in various circumstances, the economic development of China, and the conflict between North and South Korea. Domestic issues included economic prospects for American children when they become adults, funding for government programs, the fairness of the current distribution of income in the United States, the role of government, whether the government can be trusted to do what is right, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, United States' dependence on foreign energy sources, drilling for oil and natural gas off the coast of the United States, and relations with Mexico including such issues as the ongoing drug war, as well as immigration and immigration reform. Demographic and other background information included age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, left-right political self-placement, political affiliation, employment status, highest level of education, and religious preference. Also included are household size and composition, whether the respondent is head of household, household income, housing type, ownership status of living quarters, household Internet access, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) status, and region and state of residence.

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canada on issues important to the country, and government. The questions are about important political and social issues, including American draft-dodgers, and birth control. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: the availability of birth control; keeping the church and politics separate; knowledge of NATO; the opinion of Prime Minister Trudeau; the opinion of Stanfield; political opinions; the Pope's ban on birth control; the preferred next President; previous voting preferences; satisfaction with housing; the amount of say students have in academic affairs; sympathy for American draft dodgers; and who is the biggest threat to Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included.

According to a survey conducted in 2023, 50 percent of Americans were very concerned about bullying in public schools in their local area in the United States. Students not meeting learning objectives, the banning of books, sexual abuse, and depression and anxiety among students rounded out the top five issues that Americans were very concerned about in that year.

This dataset covers ballots 101-12, spanning January-December 1990. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 101-1 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the economic recession, Valentine's Day shopping, impression of world leaders, respect/confidence in various institutions, the war in Iraq, and issues in Ontario. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as Brian Mulroney, Quebec separation, impression of Lucien Bouchard, job security, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economic recession; government; Brian Mulroney; Iraq war; Ontario issues; Quebec separation; work; impression of world leaders; standard of living; respect/confidence in institutions; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 102-1 - February This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the government's help for the economic recession, political leaders, impression of past Prime Ministers, satisfaction with the direction of Canada, and Ontario politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as Brian Mulroney, Quebec separation, Persian Gulf War, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economic recession; government; Brian Mulroney; Persian Gulf War; Ontario politics; Quebec separation; impression of past Prime Ministers; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 103-1 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on free trade, hockey, the Persian Gulf War, who would make the best Prime Minister, the federal budget, and Ontario politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as gun laws, the Citizen's Forum, Sadaam Hussein, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: hockey; who would make the best Prime Minister; Persian Gulf War; Ontario politics; Sadaam Hussein; the federal budget; free trade; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 103-2 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly demographic information. The questions ask opinions on free trade, and demographical information. The respondents were asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: free trade; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 104-2 - April This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on hunger, peace between Israel and Palestine, alcohol consumption, the importance of the CBC, and Ontario politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, wage increases for Public Servants, environmentally friendly products, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: environment; hunger; peace in the middle east; Ontario politics; Sunday shopping; the CBC; Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 105-1 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on abortion, smoking habits, bilingualism, the upcoming election, Ontario politics, and Quebec politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as impression of public figures, religious attendance, physical abuse, separation of Canada, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: abortion; bilingualism; Ontario politics; religion; election; shopping in the USA; physical abuse; impression of public figures; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 105-2 - May Topics of interest include: party preferences; past voting behavior; involvement in charitable services; penalties against companies that pollute; biggest worries; biggest sources of satisfaction; planned retirement age; amount of leisure time; increase in salary vs reduction of hours; state of health; buying habits; possession of a tattoo; job satisfaction; food consumption habits; pets; boycotting products; leisure and shopping habits; wellness techniques/alternative medicine; working from home; and geographic living preferences. Basic demographic variables are also included. 106-1 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, composed of predominantly demographic questions. The questions ask opinions on efforts to protect the environment, and demographics. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: environment; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 106-2 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on George Bush, trivia on Canadian capital cities, year of Confederation, and the Premier of Quebec. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as immigration policy, Brian Mulroney, allegiance to Canada, treatment of Native Indians, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: George Bush; role of men and women; Ontario politics; Canadian trivia; Brian Mulroney; Meech Lake Accord; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 107-2 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the economy, Citizen's Forum, government policy that affects Senior Citizens, and baseball. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as health care, Ontario politics, the upcoming election, Canada's most important hero, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the economy; defence spending; Ontario politics; Senior Citizens; baseball; health care; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 108-1 - August This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the sexiest person in Canada, impressions of political figures, education, police force performance, unemployment, voting behaviour and the Federal government. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: approval of PC government since elected; better education today versus before; financing for education; federal government; poor regions; impression of Bob Rae; impression of Clyde Wells; impression of Don Getty; impression of Grant Devine; Garry Filmon; increase cigarette and alcohol taxes to create revenue; police force performance; province you spent most of childhood in; Bob Rae as premier; preferred party in Ontario; sexiest female Canadian; sexiest male Canadian . Basic demographic variables are also included. 109-1 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the economy, impression of public figures, election polling, Brian Mulroney, Jean Chretien, Audrey McLaughlin, and Lucien Bouchard. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the threat of war, Ontario politics, concern of the environment, Canadian unity, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the economy; abortion; Ontario politics; impression of public figures; election polling; Canadian unity; treatment of Native Canadians; cost of housing; illegal drug use; neighbourhood safety; public servant's pay; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 110-1 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on Halloween, belief in mythical creatures, free trade, election, constitutional reform, Quebec, mercy killing, and taxes. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as government employees, Ontario politics, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Halloween; belief in mythical creatures; Ontario politics; free trade; election; Quebec; government employees; and political party preference. Basic

According to a 2023 survey, young adults in the United States were politically divided when it came to important political issues. Among those planning to vote for a Republican candidate, more than two-thirds considered securing the border their most important issue. In contrast, securing the border was the most important issue for *** percent of young Americans planning to vote for a Democratic candidate.

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and other political issues within the country such as which party would be best suited to handle various problems and defeating budget proposals in the House of Commons. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as unemployment and inflation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: the best party to handle energy issues; the best party to handle inflation; the best party to handle unemployment; the best party to keep the country together; the biggest threat to Canada in the future; defeating budget proposals in the House of Commons; fighting inflation; interest in the upcoming Federal election; levels of satisfaction with Prime Minister Clark; married women who work; opinions about Broadbent as the leader of the NDP; opinions about Trudeau as the Liberal party leader; overthrowing the government; problems facing Canada; Quebec separation; Sovereignty-association for Quebec; and who would make the best Prime Minister. Basic demographic variables are also included.

Statistical distribution of social media creators and influencers in the Social Issues & Activism category