_____An Example of a Likert Scale Item Survey that could be Sent to Social Studies and Political Science Teachers
These closed-ended items can be responded to with linear scale responses (strongly disagree to strongly agree, or don’t know):
Direct democracy been practiced in other countries and institutions and has been effective.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
The educational system should participate in the implementation of a direct democracy utilizing Internet and computer technology.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
Direct democracy should be introduced and taught in Social Studies and Political Science courses.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
The Constitution should be amended creating a direct democracy system in the United States.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
The Internet is a reliable method of voting.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
The voters have complete privacy and security.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
.The public can be informed of issues to be voted on.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
The voters could easily register their votes via the Internet or computer.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
The public should be made aware of the safety using the Internet for direct democracy.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
The public should be made aware of the limitations of direct democracy.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
The public should be made aware of the roles and duties of citizens in a democracy.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
The public should be made aware of the philosophy and history of democracy.
1 strongly disagree ________2 _____________________3___________________ 4 __________--___5 _strongly agree______0_Don’t know
Some other possible questions that could be used as Likert scale items (and as open ended questions) are:
-Do you think the United States is a democracy now?
-Do you think Direct Democracy or people voting directly on legislative issues is a good idea?
-Do you think adequate technology exists today for direct democracy?
-Do you think adequate education, information, and training can be given to citizens for them to vote as legislators?
-Do you think interest for direct democracy would be maintained by the public?
-Do you think that eventually a new branch of Congress could be formed by the voting citizens?
-Do you think the people’s voting branch of Congress could be used first as an opinion collection device?
-Do you think citizens and students should study for and take examinations in order to receive certification in order to qualify as a voting member of a _____legislature in a direct democracy?
-Should the public schools provide education and training for citizens to function as voting members of a direct democracy system of government?