Five, seven-point semantic-differentials are used in this scale to measure both a person's opinion of a political candidate as well as a formal statement apparently written by the candidate.
The four item, seven-point Likert-type scale is intended to measure a voter's satisfaction with politics and election outcomes, particularly as it relates to the person's expectations.
Four, seven-point statements are used to measure the importance of a particular voting decision to a person and the degree to which he/she is concerned about the decision.
The six item, seven-point Likert-type scale is intended to measure the importance of politics to the respondent and its centrality in his/her life.
Three, seven-point Likert-type statements are used to assess a person's belief in his/her ability to participate effectively in the political system.
Five, seven-point Likert-type statements are used to assess a person's attitude about a political system with an emphasis on statements reflecting distrust and lack on confidence in the system.
The eight item, seven-point Likert-type scale measures the degree of confidence and trust a person has in politicians and the government.
The three item, seven-point Likert-type scale measures a voter's confidence in his/her ability to make a "good" choice in an upcoming election.
Four, seven-point Likert-type statements are used to measure the personal importance of engaging in voting activity. The construct being tapped into is more akin to attitude-toward-the-act than behavioral intention.
The scale is composed of seven-point semantic differentials that measure a person's attitude toward a specific political advertisement he/she has been exposed to.
