TRUE THE BALLOT - Survey for Residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana

Thank you for completing this survey! Your input is invaluable in exploring ways to enhance voter education while upholding the League's commitment to accessible democracy. If you'd like to discuss this further, contact True the Ballot.

Thank you for participating in this survey!

As a resident of St. Joseph County, Indiana, your opinions are valuable in understanding community views on the integrity of public officials and potential reforms to ensure fidelity to their oaths of office and the U.S. Constitution.

This survey is anonymous and should take about 10–15 minutes to complete. Please answer honestly based on your personal views.

The survey is divided into two sections:

Section 1: Your concerns about ballot and public official integrity.
Section 2: Your support for legislation requiring written examinations for public officials seeking ballot access.

Responses use a 5-point scale where applicable:

For concern:

1 = Not at all concerned

2 = Slightly concerned

3 = Moderately concerned

4 = Very concerned

5 = Extremely concerned

For support:

1 = Strongly oppose

2 = Somewhat oppose

3 = Neutral

4 = Somewhat support

5 = Strongly support

SECTION 1 - INTEGRITY

How concerned are you that public officials in St. Joseph County may not fully adhere to their oath of office to support and defend the U.S. Constitution?

To what extent are you worried about potential violations of the U.S. Constitution by elected officials at the local level in Indiana?

How concerned are you with the integrity of the ballot process in ensuring only qualified and oath-committed candidates appear on St. Joseph County elections?

How much concern do you have regarding public officials prioritizing personal or political interests over their constitutional duties?

To what degree are you concerned that a lack of understanding of the U.S. Constitution's purpose could lead to poor governance in St. Joseph County?

How worried are you about the potential for public officials to disregard their oath of office in decision-making processes affecting Indiana residents?

How concerned are you that current ballot access requirements do not sufficiently verify a candidate's commitment to constitutional principles?

To what extent does the possibility of elected officials breaching their fidelity to the U.S. Constitution trouble you in the context of local elections?

How much concern do you have about transparency in how public officials in St. Joseph County uphold their oaths?

How worried are you that inadequate knowledge of constitutional oaths could undermine public trust in Indiana's government?

SECTION 2 - LEGISLATION

Would you support legislation that requires candidates for public office in Indiana to pass a written exam on the purpose of the U.S. Constitution before gaining ballot access?

To what extent would you back a law mandating that public officials demonstrate understanding of their oath of office through a standardized written test?

How strongly would you support requiring ballot candidates in St. Joseph County to be examined on constitutional fidelity as a prerequisite for running?

Would you endorse legislation where failure to take a written exam on the U.S. Constitution's stated purposes disqualifies a candidate from the ballot?

To what degree would you support implementing a constitutional knowledge exam for all public office seekers in Indiana to ensure oath integrity?

How much would you back a policy requiring written verification of a candidate's grasp of their oath before they can appear on St. Joseph County ballots?

Would you back a law in Indiana requiring public officials to retake a written exam on the U.S. Constitution if concerns arise about their fidelity during their term? (Note: This would not affect initial ballot access but ongoing accountability.)

Thank you for completing the survey! Your responses will help gauge community sentiment on these important issues. If you have any additional comments, please share them below:

TRUE THE BALLOT - Survey for Residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana

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