2004 or 2005
In your opinion, what is Israel's general situation?
In general, what is your opinion on the way the government is dealing with the current problems in the country?
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.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Democratic rule is desirable for Israel.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Speakers should be forbidden from publicly expressing strong criticism of the state of Israel.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Men are more succesful political leaders than women.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: A few strong leaders can be more effective for the country than any discussions and laws.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Every couple in Israel should be allowed to marry in whatever way they chose.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: In no situation is it possible to justify the use of violence to achieve political goals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: There isn't enough social and economic equality in the country.
To what extent do the power relations in Knesset express the divisions of opinions in the wider public?
Who is the best guardian of democracy in Israel? Who after him? (first)
Who is the best guardian of democracy in Israel? Who after him? (second)
In general, do you think you can trust people, or do you have to be very careful in relationships with people?
To what degree does the media weaken or strengthen Israeli democracy?
To what degree does the media responsibly report about corruption incidences in the country?
To what degree does the media responsibly report about security issues in the country?
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The parties.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The prime minister.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The media.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The attorney general.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The supreme court.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The police.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The president.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The Chief Rabbinate.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The Knesset.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The IDF.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: Government.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The Histadrut.
In your opinion, is Israel currently sufficiently democratic, too democratic, or not democratic enough?
In general, to what extent are you pleased or not pleased with the way Israeli democracy functions?
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?
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?
Compared to other democratic countries, in your evaluation, is the political system in Israel stable or unstable?
In your opinion is there more or less corruption in Israel than in other countries? What about in regards to: corruption.
In your opinion is there more or less corruption in Israel than in other countries? What about in regards to: civilian participation in politics.
In your opinion is there more or less corruption in Israel than in other countries? What about in regards to: tension between the groups in society.
In your opinion is there more or less corruption in Israel than in other countries? What about in regards to: guarding human rights.
In your opinion is there more or less corruption in Israel than in other countries? What about in regards to: freedom of expression.
Do you think that currently the relations between the religious and non-religious are good?
Do you think that currently the relations between the Ashkenazim and Sephardim are good?
Do you think that currently the relations between Israeli-Arabs and Jews are good?
Do you think that currently the relations between new immigrants and old-timers are good?
Do you think that currently the relations between the rich and the poor are good?
To what extent are you interested in politics?
How often do you update yourself with what is happening politically through the TV, radio, or newspapers?
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?
Do you feel that you are a part of the worldwide Jewish nation?
To what degree in your opinion, is there corruption in Israel?
In your opinion, to what degree can you believe in the things that the spokesmen of the government notify the public of?
How much can you believe in the information publicized by Israeli television and radio?
In your opinion, is it possible to believe the information publicized by the Israeli newspapers?
To what degree, if at all, should the following be the media's job, in your eyes: To expose corruption of public figures.
To what degree, if at all, should the following be the media's job, in your eyes: To dispel tension between groups in society.
To what degree, if at all, should the following be the media's job, in your eyes: To advance the protection of human rights.
To what degree, if at all, should the following be the media's job, in your eyes: To bring about a less belligerent political discourse.
To what degree, if at all, should the following be the media's job, in your eyes: To make citizens support the government policies.
To what degree, if at all, should the following be the media's job, in your eyes: To increase the adherence of politicians to keeping their promises to the public.
To what degree, if at all, should the following be the media's job, in your eyes: To instill the public with Zionist values.
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
Would you say that this influence is mainly positive or mainly negative?
What, in your opinion, is the level of influence that the Israeli media has on the politicians, on a scale between 1 – has no influence and 5 – very great influence?
What, in your opinion, is the level of influence that the Israeli media has on you, on a scale between 1 – has no influence and 5 – very great influence?
What, in your opinion, is the level of influence that the public has on the Israeli media on a scale between 1 – has no influence, 5 – very great influence?
What, in your opinion, is the level of influence that the politicians have on the Israeli media on a scale between 1 – has no influence, 5 – very great influence?
To what degree, if at all, does the Israeli media contribute to the following: decreasing the corruption of public figures.
To what degree, if at all, does the Israeli media contribute to the following: sharpening the tensions between groups in society.
To what degree, if at all, does the Israeli media contribute to the following: promoting the protection of human rights.
To what degree, if at all, does the Israeli media contribute to the following: causing the political conversation to be more inflammatory.
To what degree, if at all, does the Israeli media contribute to the following: making citizens support government policies.
To what degree, if at all, does the Israeli media contribute to the following: increasing the adherence of politicians to keeping their promises to the public.
To what degree, if at all, does the Israeli media contribute to the following: instilling Zionist values amongst the public.
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?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Democracy best form of government.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: I support freedom of expression for all people regardless of their positions.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Minority people or groups should be allowed to act to acheive majority support for their positions.
To what degree do you support or oppose the following: Including Arab parties in the government, including Arab ministers.
To what degree do you support or oppose the following: Establishing full equal rights for Jewish and Arab citizens.
To what degree do you support or oppose the following: A Jewish majority in making important decisions for the state, like returning settlements.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Israeli Arabs are deprived compared with Jewish citizens.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The government should encourage Arab emigration from the country.
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
What about a soldier who refuses to serve in the territories because of Israeli policies towards Palestinians? Is it permissible for a soldier to refuse to serve in the territories?
In your opinion, is there a contradiction between a Jewish state and a Democratic state?
In your opinion, why is there a contradiction?
In your opinion, why isn't there a contradiction?
How proud are you to be Israeli?
Do you want or not want to live in Israel long term?
To what degree are you certain that you will remain in the country?
To what extent do you feel that you are part of the state of Israel and its problems?
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
Second most important? [Not asked of Arabs]
Third most important? [Not asked of Arabs]
Fourth most important? [Not asked of Arabs]
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?
How often do you tend to talk with your friends and family about political issues?
To what extent can you and your friends influence the policies of the government?
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)
About the structure of economic life in the country, do you support a capitalist or socialist approach more?
If the elections were held today, which party would you vote for?
Which list did you vote for in the last elections to Knesset in 2003?
Who did you vote for, for Prime Minister in 2001?
Are you a supporter of or active in any political party?
What is your age?
To what degree do you observe religious traditions?
Where were you born? Where was your father born?
When did you immigrate to Israel? (year)
Interviewee: If immigrant from Eastern Europe from 1988 or later circle: USSR immigrant
For how many years have you studied? (including elementary school, high school etc.)
Do you have an academic degree?
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:
Are you worried that you will lose your place of work or source of income?
How many rooms do you have in your house?
How many people live in your household (including soldiers)?
Which socio-economic status do you belong to:
(Ask Arabs Only) Religion
How would you define yourself?
Sex
settlement