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legacy1_x_2016_10
Date Asked
November 2016
Question Type
Grid
Positions Asked
Top Appointed Official
Level of Government Surveyed
County/township/municipality, State
Question Text
In making decisions about what actions to take, people are often motivated by different factors. How much do you think the following factors motivate U.S. politicians when they are making decisions (e.g., voting on a bill, crafting a policy proposal, writing a speech)? Do not think about your personal motivations, but what you think motivates public officials generally. Wanting to...
Rows
…appeal to core supporters
…appeal to voters on the fence
...be remembered by future generations
...have a lasting impact on people's lives
...do something of which their parents would be proud
Columns (Answer Choices)
A great deal
A lot
A moderate amount
A little
Not at all
Additional Information
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A great deal | A lot | A moderate amount | A little | Not at all | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
…appeal to core supporters | |||||
…appeal to voters on the fence | |||||
...be remembered by future generations | |||||
...have a lasting impact on people's lives | |||||
...do something of which their parents would be proud |
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