Neal and Seeman Powerlessness Scale

Choose the statement you agree with more: (a) I think we have adequate means for preventing run-away inflation. / (b) There's very little we can do to keep prices from going higher.

Choose the statement you agree with more: (a) Persons like myself have little chance of protecting our personal interests when they conflict with those of strong pressure groups. / (b) I feel that we have adequate ways of coping with pressure groups.

Choose the statement you agree with more: (a) A lasting world peace can be achieved by those of us who work toward it. / (b) There's very little we can do to bring about a permanent world peace.

Choose the statement you agree with more: (a) There's very little persons like myself can do to improve world opinion of the United States. / (b) I think each of us can do a great deal to improve world opinion of the United States.

Choose the statement you agree with more: (a) This world is run by the few people in power, and there is not much the little guy can do about it. / (b) The average citizen can have an influence on government decisions.

Choose the statement you agree with more: (a) It is only wishful thinking to believe that one can really influence what happens in society at large. / (b) People like me can change the course of world events if we make ourselves heard.

Choose the statement you agree with more: (a) More and more, I feel helpless in the face of what's happening in the world today. / (b) I sometimes feel personally to blame for the sad state of affairs in our government.