American Citizen Participation Study, 1990

This study was designed to examine political and
nonpolitical civic participation in the United States. Respondents were
asked to comment on various topics, including their interest in
politics and their party identification, voting status, and activity in
community politics. In addition, respondents were asked about their
campaign activities, including the kind of work they had done, and how
much money and time they had contributed to campaigns for various
elections. Respondents also provided information about their own
personal experiences with government programs, as well as their
opinions on national and social problems in the United States and why
people in the United States aren't more active in politics. Demographic
variables measured in this study include respondent's educational
background, occupation, church activity and religious affiliation, race
and ethnicity, age, gender, and union membership.