State Leaderboards

[In the past 12 months,] did you get together with other people from your neighborhood to do something positive for your neighborhood or the community?

[In the past 12 months,] did you buy or boycott a product based on a company's political values or business practices?

[In the past 12 months,] did you contact or visit a public official – at any level of government – to express your opinion?

[In the past 12 months,] did you give money or possessions with a combined value of more than $25 to a non-political group or organization, such as a charity, school, or religious organization?

[In the past 12 months,] how often did you and your neighbors do favors for each other such as house sitting, watching each other’s children, lending tools, and other things to help each other.

[In the past 12 months,] how often did you discuss political, societal, or local issues with friends or family?

The next few questions focus on how you interact with family and friends in person, over the phone, or through the internet or social media. In the past 12 months, that is from September of [FILL PREVIOUS YEAR] until today, how often did you talk to or spend time with friends and family?

[In the past 12 months,] did you attend a public meeting, such as a zoning or school board meeting, to discuss a local issue?

[In the past 12 months,] how often did you read, watch or listen to news or information about political, societal, or local issues?

[In the past 12 months,] how often did you discuss political, societal, or local issues with your neighbors?

In the past 12 months, how often did you have a conversation or spend time with your neighbors?

In the past 12 months, did you belong to any groups, organizations, or associations?

[In the past 12 months,] did you give money or possessions with a combined value of more than $25 to a political organization, party, or campaign?

[In the past 12 months,] how often did you post your views about political, societal, or local issues on the internet or social media?

How often did you volunteer?

In the past 12 months, did you spend any time volunteering for any organization or association?

[In the past 12 months,] did you vote in the last local elections, such as for mayor or school board?

Now I'm going to read you a list of statements that might or might not describe your main job. Please tell me whether you [strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree] with each of these statements. My workplace contributes to the community.

Now I'm going to read you a list of statements that might or might not describe your main job. Please tell me whether you [strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree] with each of these statements. I contribute to the community through my work.

Now I'm going to read you a list of statements that might or might not describe your main job. Please tell me whether you [strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree] with each of these statements. I am proud to be working for my employer.

Now I'm going to read you a list of statements that might or might not describe your main job. Please tell me whether you [strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree] with each of these statements. My main satisfaction in life comes from work.

In the past 12 months, has your workplace or employer asked or encouraged employees to volunteer or contribute to a specific cause, for example by participating in an employer-sponsored volunteering day, providing pro bono services, or donating to a charity?