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Topics At A Glance: Patriotism

Citizenship/Obligations

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Are you a citizen of the United States?
Note: Asked of those born outside the US (55%)
Pew Hispanic Center National Survey of Latinos, [Nov, 2011]




What year did you become a citizen (of the United States)?
Note: Asked of those born outside the US who are citizens (40% of foreign born, 22% of sample)
Pew Hispanic Center National Survey of Latinos, [Nov, 2011]




Are you currently a citizen of the United States, or not?
Note: Asked of those not born in the US (63%)
Pew Research Center for the People & the Press/Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Muslim Americans Survey, [Apr, 2011]



Pride and Patriotism

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(Which (2012 presidential election) candidate, Mitt Romney or Barack Obama, do you think is better described by each of the following phrases?)...Makes me proud to be an American
Sample: National registered voters who voted in the 2012 presidential election
Resurgent Republic Survey, [Nov, 2012]




How proud are you to be an American--extremely proud, very proud, moderately proud, only a little proud or not at all proud?
CBS News/New York Times Poll, [May, 2011]




How proud are you to be an American--extremely proud, very proud, moderately proud, only a little proud or not at all proud?
CBS News/New York Times Poll, [May, 2011]



Patriotism and Values

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(I'm going to read you some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views--even if neither is exactly right.)...First statement: We should all be willing to fight for our country, whether it is right or wrong. Second statement: It's acceptable to refuse to fight in a war you believe is morally wrong. (If First/Second statement, ask:) Do you feel strongly about that, or not?
Note: Asked in Survey A (half sample)
Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Political Typology Survey, [Feb, 2011]




In general, would you say that most Muslims in the United States are patriotic Americans who believe in American values, or not?
Time/SRBI Poll, [Aug, 2010]




I'm going to read you a list of things that some people say are positive things about patriotism. Please tell me which one of these you believe is the most positive thing about patriotism?...it inspires us to improve things in America, it teaches young people good values, it helps unite our diverse nation, it honors great things about our past, it highlights America's strengths relative to other nations
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25     It inspires us to improve things in America
24     It teaches young people good values
23     It helps unite our diverse nation
11     It honors great things about our past
9     It highlights America's strengths relative to other nations
3     All of these (Vol.)
1     None of these (Vol.)
1     Other (Vol.)
3     Don't know/Refused
True Patriot Survey, [Aug, 2008]



Voting and Participation

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(Which (2012 presidential election) candidate, Mitt Romney or Barack Obama, do you think is better described by each of the following phrases?)...Makes me proud to be an American
Sample: National registered voters who voted in the 2012 presidential election
Resurgent Republic Survey, [Nov, 2012]




(Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it.)...I feel it's my duty as a citizen to always vote.
Note: Asked of Form 2 half sample
Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Values Survey, [Mar, 2009]




Does (Barack) Obama's election as the first black president (in 2008) make you more proud to be an American, less proud, or does it not affect your feelings about being an American?
ABC News Poll, [Dec, 2008]



Patriotism (general)

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(Which (2012 presidential election) candidate, Mitt Romney or Barack Obama, do you think is better described by each of the following phrases?)...Makes me proud to be an American
Sample: National registered voters who voted in the 2012 presidential election
Resurgent Republic Survey, [Nov, 2012]




Do you display the American flag at your home, in your office, or on your car, or not?
Public Religion Research Institute Race, Class and Culture Survey, [Aug, 2012]




(Here is another series of statements on some different topics.)...I am very patriotic. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
Note: Asked of Form 1 half sample
Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Values Survey, [Apr, 2012]



From the Archives


How would you rate the job Lee Iacocca, the head of Chrysler, has done as chairman of the Statue of Liberty celebration--excellent, pretty good, only fair, or poor?
Harris Survey, [Jun, 1986]




(Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it.)...We all should be willing to fight for our country, whether it is right or wrong.
Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Values Survey, [Jul, 2002]




If the United States were to become involved in another major world war, would you personally feel this country is worth fighting for?
Roper Report 78-4, [Mar, 1978]



Presidential Approval Ratings

Presidential Approval Ratings

Compare current trends to other presidents as far back as Roosevelt and Truman.


Most Important Problem Facing the Country

Economy in general
Blue bar 30%
Unemployment/Jobs
Blue bar 20%
Dissatisfaction with government/Congress/politicians/Poor leadership/Corruption/Abuse of power
Blue bar 15%
Federal budget deficit/Federal debt
Blue bar 11%
Poor healthcare/hospitals/High cost of healthcare
Blue bar 5%
Lack of money
Blue bar 4%

Note: Top specific responses only shown.
Gallup Poll, [Nov, 2012]
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Today's Number
58%
answered Yes when asked "Do you display the American flag at your home, in your office, or on your car, or not?"
Public Religion Research Institute Race, Class and Culture Survey, [Aug, 2012]


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