American Public Opinion Polls: Attitudes of American Jews

ISRAEL
WORLD AFFAIRS AND TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION & NATIONAL AFFAIRS
INTERNATIONAL JEWISH ISSUES
JEWISH IDENTITY
WAR ON TERRORISM AND IRAQ

ISRAEL

Do you think there will or will not come a time when Israel and its Arab neighbors will be able to settle their differences and live in peace? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas can or cannot lead to peace in the forseeable future? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that Israel can or cannot achieve peace with a Hamas-led, Palestinian government? (American Jewish Committee)

Was Israel justified in invading Lebanon in the wake of the kidnapping of two of its soldiers by Hezbollah?* (UPI/Zogby International, December 4-6, 2006)

Have you ever visited Israel? (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Number of visits to Israel, ever visited (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Age when visited, visited once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Age on last visit (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Duration of visit, visited once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Duration of longest visit, visited more than once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Only visit was with an organized Jewish group, visited once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

First visit was with an organized Jewish group, visited more than once (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Never visited Israel and reason for not visiting (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Financial cost prevented Israel travel in past 5 years (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Financial cost prevented sending a child to Israel in past 5 years (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Family or close friends living in Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Familiarity with social and political situation in Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Level of emotional attachment to Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

American and Israeli Jews share a common destiny (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Israel is the spiritual center of the Jewish people (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

How much being Jewish involves caring about Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Israel still needs the financial support of American Jews (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Reason for charitable giving: supporting the people of Israel (United Jewish Communities Report Series on NJPS 2000-2001)

Now, I’m going to read a series of statements about Israel and the Palestinians. For each statement, I’d like to know your views. As I read them, tell me whether you Agree, or Disagree, are Mixed, or Not sure: (Ameinu, April 2005)

Now I’m going to ask you five questions about how the U.S. government should relate to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Again, in each case, tell me whether you Agree, Disagree, are Mixed, or Not sure. (Ameinu, April 2005)

Now I’d like to hear you views about what is called, “Israel’s disengagement plan.” As you may know, in a few months, the Israeli government is planning to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and some settlements in the West Bank, and to hand these areas over to Palestinian control. Many Israeli settlers, and their supporters, vigorously oppose this move. (Ameinu, April 2005)

Do you think the plan will make Israel somewhat more safe, somewhat less safe, or are you not sure?(Ameinu, April 2005)

Do you think the plan will help move Israel and the Palestinians closer to a peace agreement? (Ameinu, April 2005)

Some say that Israel and the Palestinians may soon try to negotiate a peace treaty where each side promises to end the conflict, once and for all. In the context of such an agreement, do you think Israel should be prepared to accept each of the following conditions, sought by the Palestinians? (Ameinu, April 2005)

How close do you feel to Israel? (American Jewish Committee)

To what extent do you feel attached to Israel? Are you very attached, somewhat attached, or not attached? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Here are a few questions about your connections, if any, with Israel (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)

During the last 12 months, have you … (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)

Over the last two years, have you become more involved with Israel, less involved, or has there been not much change in your level of involvement? (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Caring about Israel is a very important part of my being a Jew? (American Jewish Committee)

Have you ever been to Israel? (American Jewish Committee)

(If answered never been to Israel) Why have you never been to Israel?? (American Jewish Committee)

Have you been to Israel? (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)

Looking ahead 3 to 5 years, do you see Jews in Israel and in the United States becoming closer, drifting apart, or neither? (American Jewish Committee)

How would you characterize relations between Israel and the United States today? Are they very positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative, or very negative? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you support or oppose the Israeli government's decision to unilaterally withdraw from the Gaza Strip? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you support or oppose the Israeli government's decision to build a security fence separating Israelis and Palestinians? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Israel no longer needs the financial support of American Jews." (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Regardless of their individual views on the peace negotiations with the Arabs, American Jews should support the policies of the duly elected government of Israel." (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or do you disagree with each of the following statements? (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)

With respect to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the US should… (Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)

In your view, to what extent have the following been pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel, or even-handed? Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)

To what extent do each of the following Arab leaders support or oppose peace with Israel? (American Jewish Committee)

Overall, do you support or oppose the Israeli government's handling of the peace negotiations with the Arabs? (American Jewish Committee)

*The question in 1997 began by first noting the election of Netanyahu, then inserting his name in place of the word "Israeli." In 1998, "Netanyahu was used instead of "Israeli."
+The question in 2003 asked about negotiations with "the Palestinian Authority" and not "the Arabs."

As you may know, on issues of peace and territory, Israelis are divided between doves and hawks. With which do you identify with more, the Israeli doves or the hawks? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Below are a variety of policy options facing the leaders and people of Israel. From what you know, which of the following policies would you recommend to the leaders of Israel? Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)
Would you recommend this policy to Israel's leaders?

Suppose it were possible for Israel to conclude a peace agreement with the Palestinian leadership. Under such circumstance, which of the following conditions do you think, that, if necessary, Israel should accept? Forward, November-December, 2002, published January 2003)
For a peace agreement, should Israel accept this condition?

As part of a permanent settlement with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to dismantle all, some or none of the Jewish settlements in the West Bank? (American Jewish Committee)

*The question in 1994 combined the West Bank with Gaza and asked for a yes/no answer. "Yes" replies compare to the sum of "All" and "Some" replies in the other surveys.

How much land should Israel be willing to give up on the Golan Heights in order to reach a peace agreement with Syria? (American Jewish Committee)

In the current situation, do you favor or oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you support or oppose the recognition of the right of the Jewish people to statehood and the recognition of the right of the Palestinian people to statehood?

In the framework of a permanent peace with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to compromise on the status of Jerusalem as a united city under Israeli jurisdiction? (American Jewish Committee)

If yes, to previous question) In the framework of a permanent peace with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to relinquish sovereignty of the Old City of Jerusalem? ( American Jewish Committee)

If the Palestinian Authority (PLO) unilaterally declares statehood, what response by Israel would you most favor? ( American Jewish Committee)

Tension between secular and ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel is becoming sharper. In your view, who is principally responsible for this increase in tension? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “The goal of the Arabs is not the return of occupied territories but rather the destruction of Israel.” (American Jewish Committee)

Is the Palestinian Authority PLO) doing enough or not doing enough to control terrorist activity against Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian extremist groups? (American Jewish Committee)

How concerned are you that the United States will pressure Israel to make concessions to the Palestinians in order to keep the Arab countries in the anti-terrorist coalition? Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not concerned at all? 2002) ( American Jewish Committee)

As compared with one year ago, are you now more optimistic about the chance for a lasting peace between Israel and the Arabs, less optimistic, or do you think the chance for a lasting peace is about the same as it was one year ago? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you support or oppose the Israeli government's current handling of relations with Yasir Arafat's Palestinian Authority? [...with the Palestinian Authority? 2004] (American Jewish Committee)

With respect to Israel's search for peace with the Palestinians, do you think the Israeli government should be more conciliatory than it has been, less conciliatory, or just as conciliatory as it has been? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: The terror attacks on September 11 were at least partly as a result of America's support for Israel. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Do you think there will or will not come a time when Israel and the Arabs will be able to settle their differences and live in peace? (American Jewish Committee)

In the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon, who emerged the winner? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Israeli government has handled the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States government has handled the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is likely to lead to a larger war involving other countries in the Middle East or not? (American Jewish Committee)

In your opinion, does the United Nations treat Israel fairly or unfairly in its deliberations? (American Jewish Committee)

WORLD AFFAIRS AND TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS

How desirable is it that the United States exerts strong leadership in world affairs? Is it very desirable, somewhat desirable, somewhat undesirable, or very undesirable? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "When dealing with common problems, the United States and Europe should be more willing to make decisions jointly, even if this means that the United States, as well as Europe, will sometimes have to go along with a policy that is not its first choice." ( American Jewish Committee)

In general, in responding to international crises, do you think the United States should or should not act alone, if it does not have the support of its allies? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you believe that the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon reflect the true teachings of Islam? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Since September 11, the possibility of Islamic attacks against American Jews and their institutions have markedly increased. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Since September 11, more Americans are upset with Jews over America's support for Israel. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

The Bush administration, in its effort to include Arab states in its coalition against Osama bin Laden, was right to call on Israel to exercise restraint in responding to Palestinian terrorism. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Israel should respond positively to American calls for restraint in responding to Palestinian terrorism. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

American Jewish organizations were right to criticize the Bush administration for pressing Israel to exercise restraint in responding to Palestinian terrorism. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Jewish organizations should quietly urge Israel to exercise restraint in responding to Palestinian terrorism. (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

WAR ON TERRORISM AND IRAQ

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President George W. Bush is handling the U.S. campaign against terrorism? (American Jewish Committee)

*Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States government is handling the campaign against terrorism?

Compared to one year ago, do you feel more safe from the threat of terrorism, less safe, or about as safe as you felt one year ago? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that Americans will or will not have to give up some of their personal freedoms in order to make the country safe from terrorist attacks? (American Jewish Committee)

Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. (American Jewish Committee)

To what extent, if at all, do you feel personally more endangered as a Jew than you felt before September 11? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Do you approve or disapprove of the United States taking military action against Iraq to try and remove Saddam Hussein from power? 2002)
Do you approve or disapprove of the war with Iraq 2003/2004) (American Jewish Committee)

If the United States takes military action against Iraq, do you think the threat of terrorism against the United States will increase, decrease, or stay about the same? 2002)
Do you think the threat of terrorism against the United States has increased, decreased, or stayed about the same as a result of the war with Iraq? 2003/2004) (American Jewish Committee)

In your opinion, do you think that a war between the United States and Iraq is likely to lead to a larger war between other countries in the Middle East? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or disagree with those who claim that the West and the Muslim world are engaged in a clash of civilizations? (American Jewish Committee)

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION & NATIONAL AFFAIRS

In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent? (American Jewish Committee)

I'm going to read you a list of political views that people might hold. They are arranged from extremely liberal to extremely conservative. Where would you place yourself on this scale? (American Jewish Committee)

If the election for president were being held today, for whom would you vote-- John McCain, Republican or Barack Obama, Democrat? (American Jewish Committee, September 8-21, 2008)

Do you approve or disapprove of Barack Obama's selection of Joseph Biden as his vice-presidential running mate? (American Jewish Committee, September 8-21, 2008)

Do you approve or disapprove of John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate? (American Jewish Committee, September 8-21, 2008)

Which one issue would you most like to hear the candidates for president discuss during the 2008 presidential campaign? (American Jewish Committee, September 8-21, 2008)

Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican Party or the Democratic Party is more likely to make the right decision in dealing with the following issues? (American Jewish Committee, September 8-21, 2008)

What is the most important problem facing the United States today? Please select one of the following. (American Jewish Commitee)

In deciding who you would like to see elected president next year, which issue will be most important to you? Please select one of the following. (American Jewish Commitee)

Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican party or the Democratic party is more likely to make the right decision about the war in Iraq? (American Jewish Committee)

Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican party or the Democratic party is more likely to ensure a strong economy? (American Jewish Committee)

Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican party or the Democratic party is more likely to make the right decision when it comes to dealing with terrorism? (American Jewish Committee)

How serious a problem do you think the issue of illegal immigration is for the United States right now — very serious, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem at all? (American Jewish Committee)

Which comes closest to your view about what the government policy should be towards illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States? Should the government deport all illegal immigrants back to their home country, OR allow illegal immigrants to remain in the United States in order to work but only for a limited amount of time, OR allow illegal immigrants to remain in the United States and become U.S. citizens but only if they meet certain requirements over a period of time? (American Jewish Committee)

In the 2000 presidential election, did you vote for Al Gore, the Democrat, or for George W. Bush, the Republican? (American Jewish Committee)

Suppose the next general election for president were being held today and you had to choose between George W. Bush, the Republican, John Kerry, the Democrat or Ralph Nader, the independent - - for whom would you vote? (2004) (American Jewish Committee)

Suppose the next general election for president were being held today and you had to choose between George W. Bush, the Republican, and [ ], the Democrat - - for whom would you vote? (2003) (American Jewish Committee)

In the elections for the House of Representative held on November 5, 2002, did you vote for the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate? (American Jewish Committee)

When the Senate votes on a Supreme court nominee, should it consider only that person’s legal qualifications and background, or along with legal background, should the Senate also consider how that nominee might vote on major issues the Supreme Court decides?(American Jewish Committee)

If a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court favors overturning the Roe v. Wade decision on abortion, in your view, should that alone disqualify that person from serving on the Supreme Court, or not? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think the number of immigrants from foreign countries who are permitted to come to the United States to live should be increased a lot, increased a little, left the same as it is now, decreased a little, or decreased a lot? (American Jewish Committee)

Which do you think is better for the United States - to encourage immigrants to blend into American culture by giving up some important aspects of their own culture, or to encourage immigrants to maintain their own culture more strongly, even if that means they do not blend in as well? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that the government should or should not provide taxpayer funds for social service programs run by religious institutions, such as churches or synagogues? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you favor or oppose government aid to parochial or other religious schools? (American Jewish Committee)

Some people have said that because the people who remained in New Orleans after the hurricane and flooding were mostly African American, help was slow to come, and that if the people who remained left in New Orleans had been mostly white, help would have come faster. Do you think the fact that those who remained in New Orleans were mostly black was a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor in the government's response in New Orleans? (American Jewish Committee)

Which comes closest to your view? Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry. OR, Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not legally marry. OR, There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship? (2004) (American Jewish Committee)

Would you favor or oppose an amendment to the United States Constitution that defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman and makes same-sex marriages unconstitutional? (2004) (American Jewish Committee)

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional and cannot be recited in schools because the phrase 'under God' violates the separation of church and state. Do you think the phrase 'under God' should or should not be part of the Pledge of Allegiance? (2003) (American Jewish Committee)

In your opinion, how important is it that the United States achieve energy independence? Is it very important, somewhat important, or not important at all? (American Jewish Committee)

What is the best way for the United States to handle its energy needs--by encouraging greater energy production, by encouraging greater energy conservation, or both equally? (American Jewish Committee)

*Added in 2005

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "The United States should develop independent sources of energy even at the risk of damaging the environment." (American Jewish Commitee)

International Jewish Issues

I would like your opinion of some countries today. Is your overall opinion of INSERT COUNTRY) very favorable, somewhat favorable, neutral, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (2002)

I would like you to rate your feelings toward some countries, institutions and people, with one hundred meaning a very warm, favorable feeling, zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling, and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred. How would you rate your feelings toward [ ]. (2003/04)

(American Jewish Committee)

I would like you to rate how various foreign governments feel toward Israel, with one hundred meaning a very warm, favorable feeling, zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling, and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred. How would you rate the government of [ ] in terms of feelings toward Israel? (American Jewish Committee)

Is your opinion of the United Nations very favorable, somewhat favorable, neutral, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with the following statement: "Germany today is making a sincere effort to deal with the legacy of the Holocaust." (American Jewish Committee)

I am going to name some countries in Europe. In each case tell me whether anti-Semitism in the country is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all. (2004) (American Jewish Committee)

In your opinion, what proportion of each of the following groups in Europe is anti-Semitic—most, many, some, very few, or none? (American Jewish Committee)

#Sum of Most, Many and Some

JEWISH IDENTITY

How important would you say being Jewish is in your own life? (American Jewish Committee)

* Added in 2008

Which one of the following qualities do you consider most important to your Jewish identity? (American Jewish Committee)

Please rate the importance of each of the following to your Jewish identity, indicating whether it is extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not important. (American Jewish Committee)

Do you belong to a synagogue or temple? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think of yourself as . . . (American Jewish Committee)

In your opinion, which is a greater threat to Jewish life in the United States today--intermarriage or anti-Semitism? (American Jewish Committee)

How close do you feel to Israel? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Caring about Israel is a very important part of my being a Jew.” (American Jewish Committee)

To what extent, if at all, do you feel more in touch with your identity as a Jew than you did before September 11? ( Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

To what extent do you feel your identities as an American and a Jew are in harmony or in conflict? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Since September 11, would you say that your identities as a Jew and an American have become more harmonious, more in conflict, or has there really been no change? (Forward, Oct. 28-31, 2001)

Anti-Semitism

Please tell me if you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with the following statement: “Nearly 60 years after the end of World War II, it is time to put the memory of the Nazi extermination of the Jews behind us.” (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that anti-Semitism in the Muslim world is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that anti-Semitism in the United States is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that anti-Semitism on American college campuses is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all? (American Jewish Committee)

Looking ahead over the next several years, do you think that anti-Semitism in the United States will increase greatly, increase somewhat, remain the same, decrease somewhat, or decrease greatly? (American Jewish Committee)

In your opinion, what proportion of each of the following groups in the United States is anti-Semitic? most, many, some, very few, or none? (American Jewish Committee)

#Sum of Most, Many and Some
*Changed in 2004 to Evangelical Protestants from The Religious Right
**Changed in 2004 to Mormons from Mainstream Protestants

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Virtually all positions of influence in the United States are open to Jews." (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that anti-Semitism in Europe is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that anti-Semitism in the Muslim world is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that anti-Semitism at the United Nations is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all? (American Jewish Committee)

Looking ahead over the next several years, do you think that anti-Semitism around the world will increase greatly, increase somewhat, remain the same, decrease somewhat, or decrease greatly? (American Jewish Committee)

I am going to name some countries around the world. In each case tell me whether anti-Semitism in the country is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all. (American Jewish Committee)

WAR ON TERRORISM AND IRAQ

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President George W. Bush is handling the U.S. campaign against terrorism? (American Jewish Committee)

*Question wording changed. Instead of the way Bush is handling terror, it asks how "the United States government" is handling it.
**Question wording changed. Instead of the way Bush is handling the U.S. campaign, it asks how “the United States government is handling the war against terrorism.”

Compared to one year ago, do you feel more safe from the threat of terrorism, less safe, or about as safe as you felt one year ago? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you approve or disapprove of the war with Iraq? (American Jewish Committee)

Looking back, do you think the United States did the right thing in taking military action against Iraq, or should the U.S. have stayed out? (American Jewish Committee)

How would you say things are going for the United States in its efforts to bring stability and order to Iraq? Would you say things are going very well, somewhat well, somewhat badly, or very badly? (American Jewish Committee)

As you may know, the United States has sent more than 20,000 additional troops to Iraq. From what you have heard or read, would you say this troop increase is making the situation in Iraq better, making it worse, or is it having no impact on the situation in Iraq so far? (American Jewish Committee)

Which of these do you think is most likely? Iraq will become a stable democracy in the next year or two, OR Iraq will become a stable democracy, but it will take longer than a year or two, OR Iraq will probably never become a stable democracy.(American Jewish Committee)

Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States government is handling the situation with Iran's nuclear weapons program? (American Jewish Committee)

How concerned are you about the prospect of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons? Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, not concerned, or not concerned at all? (American Jewish Committee)

Would you support or oppose the United States taking military action against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that Americans will or will not have to give up some of their personal freedoms in order to make the country safe from terrorist attacks? (American Jewish Committee)

Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. (American Jewish Committee)

Do you approve or disapprove of the United States taking military action against Iraq to try and remove Saddam Hussein from power? (2002)
Do you approve or disapprove of the war with Iraq (2003) (American Jewish Committee)

If the United States takes military action against Iraq, do you think the threat of terrorism against the United States will increase, decrease, or stay about the same? (2002)
Do you think the threat of terrorism against the United States has increased, decreased, or stayed about the same as a result of the war with Iraq? (2003) (American Jewish Committee)

In your opinion, do you think that a war between the United States and Iraq is likely to lead to a larger war between other countries in the Middle East? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or disagree with those who claim that the West and the Muslim world are engaged in a clash of civilizations? (American Jewish Committee)