All items started with "Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:"
Item Item Description
SJ1 (reversed-coded)In general, you find society to be fair
SJ2 (reversed-coded)In general, the American system operates as it should
SJ3American society needs to be radically restructured
SJ4 (reverse-coded)The United States is the best country in the world to live in
SJ5 (reverse-coded)Most policies serve the greater good
SJ6 (reverse-coded)Everyone has a fair shot at wealth and happiness
SJ7Our society is getting worse every year
SJ8 (reverse-coded)Society is set up so that people usually get what they deserve

Possible values:
Strongly agree (1) – Agree – Neither agree nor disagree (5) – Disagree – Strongly disagree (9)