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Money and Politics

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Given the recent Supreme Court cases McCutcheon v. Federal Elections Commission and Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission, the role of money in the American political system has received national attention. I am asking that you complete this survey to assist me with my research of public perception of the role of money in American politics. Your responses are confidential and will not be associated with your identity. Results from the survey will only be reported in aggregate form. Thank you for your participation.
1. As a governing institution, how effective is Congress?
2. Money has too much influence in Congress. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
3. Do you think the influence of money in American politics is increasing, decreasing, or not changing?
4. Do members of Congress care more about the needs of their constituents or large campaign contributors?
5. In the case of Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission the Supreme Court ruled that corporations and unions have the same political speech rights as individuals under the First Amendment. Do you agree or disagree with this ruling?
6. In the case of McCutcheon v. Federal Elections Commission the Supreme Court struck down limits on the total amount that any one donor can give to candiates, party committees, and Political Action Committees (PACs) in an election cycle. The court alse defended giving access and influence to donors as a key democratic right, and ruled that donors have the same right to influence officials as do the constituents those officials are elected to represent. Do you agree or disagree with this ruling?
7. How interested are you in American politics?
8. Are you currently registered to vote?
9. Generally speaking, do you consider yourself to be a(n)
10. On most political matters, do you consider yourself:
11. What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed?
12. What do you expect your 2014 annual income to be?
13. Are you a member of a union?
14. What is your religious preference?
15. How often do you attend religious services?
16. Which television news station do you trust the most?
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