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: Men and women have equal chances to be elected as mayor.
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 your opinion, should the Knesset's supervision of government work be decreased or expanded?
In general, do you think you can trust people, or do you have to be very careful in relationships with people?
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: The 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?
If Israel is too democratic, in what is Israel too democratic?
If Israel is not democratic enough, in what is Israel not democratic enough?
In general, to what extent are you pleased or not pleased with the way Israeli democracy functions?
Different people attribute different meaning to the term "Democracy." What, in your opinion, is the most important and essential characteristic of a democratic regime?
The State of Israel is defined as a Jewish state. Different people attribute different meanings to the term "Jewish State." What, in your opinion, is the most important and essential characteristic of a Jewish state?
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?
Is there a party in the country that represents your views reasonably well?
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?
In your opinion is there more or less civilian participation in politics in Israel than in other countries?
In your opinion is there more or less tension between the groups in society in Israel than in other countries?
In your opinion is there more or less guarding human rights in Israel than in other countries?
In your opinion is there more or less freedom of expression in Israel than in other countries?
(Ask Jews only) Do you think that currently the relations between the religious and non-religious are good?
(Ask Jews only) 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?
(Ask Jews only) 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?
Are you currently a member of any group (or organization or non-profit) that deals with public issues (like, in the realm of education, the environment, charity etc.)?
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?
(Ask Jews only) Do you feel that you are a part of the worldwide Jewish nation?
To what degree in your opinion, is there corruption in Israel?
Do you agree or disagree with the fact that the Jewish nation in Israel is a different nation than the Jews in the Diaspora?
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?
In your opinion, should Israel return to the 67 borders (the borders from before the 6 Day War) in exchange for peace treaties with the Arab countries?
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 degree do you think human rights in Israel are respected or not respected?
To what degree, in your opinion, does equal opportunity exist or not exist in Israel?
To what degree, in your opinion, does rule of law exist or not exist in Israel?
To what degree, in your opinion, does equality before the law exist or not exist in Israel?
To what degree, in your opinion, does freedom of expression exist or not exist in Israel?
To what degree, in your opinion, does freedom of religion exist or not exist in Israel?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: It makes no difference who you vote for. It does not change the situation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Government ministries seriously try to fix the problems that come up in reports from the state comptroller.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: MKs do not care what the wider public thinks.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Elections are the best way to get the government to pay attention to what the people want.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The politicans that we elect try to fulfill what they promised during the elections campaign.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The high court of justice interferes too much in the decisions of its government and officers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Arabs should not be allowed to be prime minister of Israel.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: I support freedom of speech for everyone, regardless of their views.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: It's better if the man is the provider outside the house and the woman takes care of the house and family.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: To reach the top in politics in Israel you have to be corrupt.
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: The authority of the supreme court to disqualify a law made by Knesset should be nullified.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The average citizen has a significant influence on what happens in the country and the government.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Every citizen should have the same rights before the law, without connection to his political opinions.
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.
In your opinion what is the most important problem that the government has to deal with?
Think about the following action. Can you justify or can you not justify it: Civil servant taking a bribe while fulfilling his job.
Think about the following action. Can you justify or can you not justify it: Claiming government benefits that you are not entitled to.
Think about the following action. Can you justify or can you not justify it: Cheating on your taxes.
To what degree do you support or oppose the following: Including Arab parties in the government, including Arab ministers.
To what extent 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 degree do you agree or disagree withe the following: Israeli Arabs are deprived compared with Jewish citizens.
To what degree do you agree or disagree withe the following: 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?
How proud are you to be Israeli?
In the long term, do you want or not want to live in the country?
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?
Amongst the following, what is the main factor, in your opinion, that raises doubts about the desire to live in country for those people who have these doubts?
Some claim that the following things are very important today in order to be really Israeli. While others claim they are not important. In your opinion, how important or not important is the following: to be born in Israel.
To be an Israeli citizen.
To agree that Israel should be a Jewish and Democratic state.
To live in Israel for most of your life.
To know how to speak Hebrew.
To be Jewish (For Arabs: To be Palestinian).
To respect the state institutions and laws.
To feel Israeli.
To serve in the IDF.
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?
(Ask Jews Only) When did you immigrate to Israel?
(For Jewish interviewees) Interveiwer: If the interviewee immigrated from Eastern Europe since 1988 or later circle: Immigrant from the USSR.
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 of Interviewee:
Place of interview: