Comm-Link:Stoddard Research Center - Citizen Opinion Poll - September 2945

Dear Citizen,

We at the Stoddard Research Center would like to thank you for taking the time to complete this poll. By assisting us today, you help ensure that the voice of the people will be heard. Analysis of the answers provided will help give the context needed to understand how the universe is changing demographically, economically and politically.

We are a nonprofit and nonpartisan fact tank whose mission is to generate a foundation of data that enriches the public dialogue and supports sound decision-making. Our research on a wide range of topics helps policymakers, civic leaders, and the public at large understand and address some of the problems challenging our Empire today. To ensure that the information we generate is of the greatest value to policymakers and other Citizens, the Center is committed to conducting research in a manner that is impartial, open-minded and meets the highest standards of methodological integrity.

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SRC: Citizen Opinion Poll

To which political party do you feel your ideals most closely align?

A) Universal.

B) Centralist.

C) Transitionalist.

D) Other.

Were you able to vote in the last Senatorial election?

A) I voted in the last Senatorial election.

B) I was unable to vote due to circumstances.

Do you approve or disapprove of the job the current Senate is doing?

A) Approve.

B) Disapprove.

C) Not sure.

Do you approve or disapprove of the job that Imperator Costigan is doing?

A) Approve.

B) Disapprove.

C) Not Sure.

What do you feel is the biggest problem facing the UEE today?

A) Economic Instability.

B) Alien Hostilities.

C) Crime.

D) Rising Fuel Rates.

E) Other.

Thinking now about job opportunities where you live, would you say there are plenty of jobs available in your community or are jobs difficult to find?

A) There are plenty of jobs available.

B) Jobs are difficult to find.

C) Lots of some jobs, but few of others.

D) Not sure.

Which of these best describes your opinion on the economy?

A) The economy is recovering strongly.

B) The economy is recovering, but not strongly enough.

C) The economy is not recovering at all.

D) Not sure.

How would you rate your own personal financial situation?

A) Excellent shape.

b) Good shape.

C) Fair shape.

D) Poor shape.

D) Not sure.

Which of these best describes your opinion on how safe the Empire is?

A) The Empire is very safe.

B) The Empire is safe, but could be safer.

C) The Empire is not safe at all.

D) Not sure.

When it comes to the safety of the Empire, how involved do you think the private sector should be?

A) Civilians and Citizens should play an important role in defending the Empire.

B) Civilians and Citizens should work equally with the Military to keep the Empire safe.

C) The Military should be relied on as the primary security force.

D) Not sure.

How concerned are you about the ongoing hostilities with the Vanduul?

A) Very concerned with the Vanduul.

B) The Vanduul are a risk, but not a major one.

C) Not concerned at all.

D) Not sure.

What do you think is the most important thing for the UEE to spend tax Credits on?

A) Health Care.

B) Military.

C) Advocacy.

D) Social Services.

D) Synthworld.

F) Other.

If there are going to be budget cuts, do you think it is fair that all departments of the government should have to make cutbacks?

A) That does sound fair.

B) Some departments should be exempt.

C) Not sure.

What do you believe that the Empire would benefit most from?

A) Cutting Military spending.

B) Maintaining Military spending.

C) Increasing Military spending.

D) Not sure.

If the Military stated that in order to protect the Empire they needed to raise taxes would you support or oppose such an action?

A) Support.

B) Oppose.

C) Not sure.

How familiar are you with the Polo Initiative to decrease Military spending?

A) I am well versed on the details of the Polo Initiative.

B) I am aware of the broader points of the Polo Initiative.

C) I have heard of the Polo Initiative, but I am unsure of specifics.

D) I am not familiar with the Polo Initiative.

In the upcoming vote to pass the Polo Initiative, how do you plan on voting?

A) I am in support of the Polo Initiative.

B) I am against the Polo Initiative.

C) I will be unable to vote due to circumstances.

D) Not sure.

Are you satisfied with your life in the Empire currently?

A) Satisfied.

B) Dissatisfied.

C) Not sure.