2004 or 2005
1 = 2004
2 = 2005

In your opinion, what is Israel's general situation?
1 = very good
2 = good
3 = so-so
4 = not good
5 = bad

In general, what is your opinion on the way the government is dealing with the current problems in the country?
1 = handles in a very good way
2 = in a good way
3 = deals with in a not so good way
4 = deals with a not at all good way

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Politicians do not tend to consider the opinion of the simple citizen.
1 = do not agree at all
2 = do not agree so much
3 = somewhat agree
4 = agree definitely

To what extent do the power relations in Knesset express the divisions of opinions in the wider public?
1 = to a large extent
2 = to some extent
3 = to a small extent
4 = not at all

Who is the best guardian of democracy in Israel? Who after him? (first)
1 = Prime Minister
2 = supreme court
3 = Knesset
4 = media

In general, do you think you can trust people, or do you have to be very careful in relationships with people?
1 = you almost always can trust
2 = usually you can trust
3 = usually you have to be careful
4 = you almost always have to be careful

To what degree does the media weaken or strengthen Israeli democracy?
1 = weakens to a great degree
2 = weakens to a certain degree
3 = strengthens
4 = strengthens to a great degree

To what degree does the media responsibly report about corruption incidences in the country?
1 = responsible to a great degree
2 = responsible to a certain degree
3 = not responsible
4 = not at all responsible

To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The parties.
1 = have no trust at all
2 = to a small degree
3 = to a certain degree
4 = to a great degree

In your opinion, is Israel currently sufficiently democratic, too democratic, or not democratic enough?
1 = much too democratic
2 = too democratic
3 = right amount
4 = too little
5 = much too little

In general, to what extent are you pleased or not pleased with the way Israeli democracy functions?
1 = very not satisfied
2 = not satisfied
3 = satisfied
4 = very satisfied

There are situations in which there is a contradiction between democracy and Jewish religious law. In such cases, should preserving the principles of democracy prevail, or should keeping the commandments of Jewish religious law prevail?
0 = do not know
1 = maintaining democracy should be prioritized in every situation
2 = sometimes one, sometimes the other
3 = keeping Jewish law should be prioritized in every situation

In some situations there is a conflict between maintaining the principles of rule of law and the need to defend security interests, in conflicts, should security interests or rule of law be prioritized in every instance?
0 = do not know
1 = rule of law should be prioritized in every situation
2 = sometimes one, sometimes the other
3 = security interests should be prioritized in every situation

Compared to other democratic countries, in your evaluation, is the political system in Israel stable or unstable?
1 = very stable
2 = stable
3 = like the others
4 = not stable
5 = very unstable

In your opinion is there more or less corruption in Israel than in other countries? What about in regards to: corruption.
1 = much more
2 = a little more
3 = like the others
4 = a little less
5 = much less

Do you think that currently the relations between the religious and non-religious are good?
1 = not at all good
2 = not so good
3 = good
4 = very good

To what extent are you interested in politics?
1 = To a large extent
2 = To some extent
3 = to a small extent
4 = Not at all
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

How often do you update yourself with what is happening politically through the TV, radio, or newspapers?
1 = every day
2 = few times a week
3 = two or three times a week
4 = infrequently
5 = never

If there was a decision made by the government and Knesset that contradicted your opinion on the territories and security, which of the following actions would you take?
1 = I would respect the decision
2 = I would legally demonstrate against the decision
3 = Would protest strongly even illegally, but without physical force (illegal rallies, strikes, blocking roads etc.)
4 = I would use whatever means even those that are illegal, and even physical force

Do you feel that you are a part of the worldwide Jewish nation?
1 = yes definitely
2 = yes
3 = no
4 = definitely no

To what degree in your opinion, is there corruption in Israel?
1 = Not at all
2 = to a small degree
3 = to a certain degree
4 = to a great degree

In your opinion, to what degree can you believe in the things that the spokesmen of the government notify the public of?
1 = you can always believe the information
2 = you can believe most of the information
3 = in general you can believe the information
4 = in general you can not believe the information
5 = you can not believe all or almost all of the information

How much can you believe in the information publicized by Israeli television and radio?
1 = you can believe all information
2 = you can believe most of the information
3 = you can believe some of the information
4 = you can not believe most of the information
5 = you can not believe all or almost all of the information

In your opinion, is it possible to believe the information publicized by the Israeli newspapers?
1 = All of them
2 = A large part of them
3 = Some yes some no
4 = you can not believe some of them
5 = you can not believe most of them

To what degree, if at all, should the following be the media's job, in your eyes: To expose corruption of public figures.
1 = not at all
2 = to a small degree
3 = to a medium degree
4 = to a great degree
5 = to a very great degree

What, in your opinion, is the level of influence that Israeli media has on the public? Give your answer on a scale of 5, where "1" means the media has no influence and "5" means the media has very great influence and the rest of the levels are in between
1 = 1 no influence at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 very great influence

Would you say that this influence is mainly positive or mainly negative?
1 = mainly positive
2 = mainly negative
3 = both

In general, do you think that the people who run the country take care of their private interests or act for the good of the general public?
1 = 1 work for the general good
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 work for personal interests

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Democracy best form of government.
1 = definitely disagree
2 = disagree
3 = not certain
4 = agree
5 = definitely agree

To what degree do you support or oppose the following: Including Arab parties in the government, including Arab ministers.
1 = oppose a lot
2 = oppose
3 = support
4 = support a lot

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Israeli Arabs are deprived compared with Jewish citizens.
1 = not at all
2 = to a small degree
3 = to a certain degree
4 = to a great degree

As you know a soldier must refuse to follow a command which is criminally illegal. But what about a soldier who refuses to follow a command because of personal ethics or ideology? For example if a soldier refuse to follow a command to clear a settlement
1 = permissible to refuse
2 = forbidden to refuse

In your opinion, is there a contradiction between a Jewish state and a Democratic state?
1 = yes
2 = no

How proud are you to be Israeli?
1 = very proud
2 = somewhat proud
3 = not so proud
4 = not at all proud

Do you want or not want to live in Israel long term?
1 = convinced that I want to
2 = want to, but not convinced
3 = I have my doubts
4 = convinced that I don't want to

To what degree are you certain that you will remain in the country?
1 = I am certain that I will stay
2 = I am somewhat certain that I will stay
3 = It's possible that I will stay, but I am not certain
4 = I think I won't stay, but I am not certain
5 = I am almost certain that I will not stay

To what extent do you feel that you are part of the state of Israel and its problems?
1 = to a very great degree
2 = to a great degree
3 = to a certain degree
4 = to a small degree
5 = to a very small degree

There are four values that conflict with each other to some extent, and are important to people at different levels: a Jewish majority, Greater Israel, a Democratic state, and a state of peace. Which of these is most important to you? [Not asked of Arabs
1 = jewish majority
2 = greater israel
3 = democracy
4 = peace

There is much talk about left and right in politics. Where would you rank yourself along a left-right continuum, when 1 is the right end and 7 the left end?
1 = 1 right
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 left

How often do you tend to talk with your friends and family about political issues?
1 = to a great degree
2 = to a certain degree
3 = to a small degree
4 = not at all

In your opinion, should the government of Israel make sure that public life in the country is conducted according to Jewish religious tradition or not? (Read 1-4)
1 = Definitely it is, its job to take care of it
2 = Maybe should take care of it
3 = Should not take care of it
4 = Definitely should not take care of it

About the structure of economic life in the country, do you support a capitalist or socialist approach more?
1 = capitalist definitley
2 = more capitalist than socialist
3 = more socialist than capitalist
4 = socialist definitely

If the elections were held today, which party would you vote for?
1 = Likud
2 = Labor
3 = Shinui
4 = Yahad- Meretz
5 = National union
6 = Mafdal
7 = Yahadut Hatora
8 = Shas
9 = Am Ehad
10 = balad
11 = raam
12 = chadash
13 = other
96 = blank ballot
97 = no decision
98 = will not vote

Which list did you vote for in the last elections to Knesset in 2003?
1 = Likud
2 = Labor
3 = Shinui
4 = Yahad- Meretz
5 = National union
6 = Mafdal
7 = Yahadut Hatora
8 = Shas
9 = Am Ehad
10 = balad
11 = raam
12 = chadash
13 = other
96 = blank ballot
97 = didn't vote
98 = had no right to vote

Who did you vote for, for Prime Minister in 2001?
1 = Barak
2 = Sharon
3 = Blank ballot
4 = did not vote, despite having the right to vote
5 = did not vote, because I did not have the right to vote

Are you a supporter of or active in any political party?
1 = do not support, not active in any party
2 = I support a party, but I am not a member
3 = I am a member of a party
4 = I am an active member of party
5 = I am an active member of party with a position

To what degree do you observe religious traditions?
1 = I observe no religious traditions
2 = I observe some religious traditions
3 = I observe most religious traditions
4 = I observe all religious traditions

Where were you born? Where was your father born?
1 = Born: North Africa
2 = Born: Asia
3 = Born: Eastern Europe
4 = Born: Western and Central Europe
5 = Born: America, Australia, South Africa
6 = Born: Israel; Father: Israel
7 = Born: Israel; Father: North Africa
8 = Born: Israel; Father: Asia
9 = Born: Israel; Father: Eastern Europe
10 = Born: Israel; Father: Western or Central Europe
11 = Born: Israel; Father: America, Australia, South Africa

Interviewee: If immigrant from Eastern Europe from 1988 or later circle: USSR immigrant
1 = yes

The average expenditure of a four person family in Israel per month is 9300 NIS. Considering your expenditures and the size of your family, would you say that you spend:
1 = much more than average
2 = a little bit above average
3 = around average
4 = a little bit below average
5 = much less than the average

Are you worried that you will lose your place of work or source of income?
1 = not at all worried
2 = a little worried
3 = very worried
4 = I lost my job recently and I am looking for work
5 = I do not work and I am not looking for work

Which socio-economic status do you belong to:
1 = high
2 = upper middle
3 = middle
4 = lower

(Ask Arabs Only) Religion
1 = Muslim
2 = Christian
3 = Druze

How would you define yourself?
1 = Secular
2 = Traditional
3 = Religious
4 = Hareidi

Sex
1 = male
2 = female

1 = Hebrew
2 = Arabic
3 = Russian