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 = deals with in a very good way
2 = deals with in a good way
3 = deals with in a not so good way
4 = deals with in 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 = 1 do not agree at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 definitely agree

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 your opinion, should the Knesset's supervision of government work be decreased or expanded?
1 = should be decreased
2 = should leave it as it is
3 = should be increased

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

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

Is there a party in the country that represents your views reasonably well?
1 = yes
2 = no

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?
1 = much more
2 = a little more
3 = like the others
4 = a little less
5 = much less

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

(Ask Jews only) 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

Do you agree or disagree with the fact that the Jewish nation in Israel is a different nation than the Jews in the Diaspora?
1 = agree definitely
2 = agree
3 = do not agree
4 = definitely do not agree

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 believe all 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

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

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?
1 = Definitely yes
2 = Think that yes
3 = Think that no
4 = Definitely no

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 degree do you think human rights in Israel are respected or not respected?
1 = respected to a great degree
2 = to a certain degree
3 = to a small degree
4 = not at all

To what degree, in your opinion, does equal opportunity exist or not exist in Israel?
1 = exists to a great degree
2 = exists to a certain degree
3 = exists to a small degree
4 = not at all

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.
1 = definitely disagreed
2 = disagree
3 = not certain
4 = agree
5 = definitely agree

In your opinion what is the most important problem that the government has to deal with?
1 = security general
2 = palestinians territories
3 = Jerusalem
4 = settlements in territories
5 = Palestinian terror
6 = removing Arafat
7 = Lebanon, Hizballah
8 = international terror
9 = Iraqi threat, missiles
10 = foreign policy, negotiations for peace
11 = final settlement with Palestinians
12 = Syria and Golan
13 = economy
14 = stop inflation
15 = economic growth end of decline
16 = reducing unemployment
17 = internal affairs general
18 = reduce social gap
19 = housing young couples
20 = education
21 = health
22 = crime drugs
23 = violence in family
24 = traffic accidents
25 = immigrant absorption
26 = environment
27 = religious character of state
28 = religious secular relations
29 = Israeli Arabs
30 = foreign workers
31 = corruption rule of law
32 = democracy civil rights
33 = form of government
34 = improve govt performance
35 = unity
36 = everything
37 = other

Think about the following action. Can you justify or can you not justify it: Civil servant taking a bribe while fulfilling his job.
1 = always right
4 = never right

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

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

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

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

In the long term, do you want or not want to live in the country?
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

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?
1 = the security situation
2 = the economic situation
3 = the social situation
4 = increase of anti democratic tendencies
5 = the status of religion in the country
6 = other
7 = all of the above

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.
1 = very important
2 = somewhat important
3 = not so important
4 = not at all important

To be an Israeli citizen.
1 = very important
4 = not at all important

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 = a state with a Jewish majority
2 = whole Israel
3 = A democratic state
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

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 = Meretz
5 = National union
6 = Mafdal
7 = Yahadut Hatora
8 = Shas
9 = Israel Acheret
10 = Israel bAliya
11 = Am Ehad
12 = Greenleaf
13 = Herut
14 = Tzomet
15 = Gesher
16 = greens
17 = lehava
18 = lidar
19 = moreshet avot
20 = male rights
21 = ahavat israel
22 = citizen and state
23 = democratic action
24 = natl progressive
25 = center
26 = zaam
27 = balad
28 = raam
29 = chadash
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 = Meretz
5 = National union
6 = Mafdal
7 = Yahadut Hatora
8 = Shas
9 = Israel Acheret
10 = Israel bAliya
11 = Am Ehad
12 = Greenleaf
13 = Herut
14 = Tzomet
15 = Gesher
16 = greens
17 = lehava
18 = lidar
19 = moreshet avot
20 = male rights
21 = ahavat israel
22 = citizen and state
23 = democratic action
24 = natl progressive
25 = center
26 = zaam
27 = balad
28 = raam
29 = chadash
96 = blank ballot
97 = no decision
98 = did not vote

Who did you vote for, for Prime Minister in 2001?
1 = Barak
2 = Sharon
3 = blank ballot
4 = no vote but right to vote
5 = no vote because no right to vote

Are you a supporter of or active in any political party?
1 = no I am not a supporter of or active in any party
2 = I am a supporter of a party, but not a member
3 = I am a member of a party
4 = I am an active member of a party
5 = I am a member of a party and hold a position
6 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

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 = North Africa
2 = Asia
3 = Eastern Europe
4 = Western and Central Europe
5 = America, Australia, South Africa
6 = Israel, Father: Israel
11 = Israel, Father: North Africa
12 = Israel, Father: Asia
13 = Israel, Father: Eastern Europe
14 = Israel, Father: Western or Central Europe
15 = Israel, Father: America, Australia, South Africa

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 = haredi

Sex of Interviewee:
1 = MALE
2 = FEMALE

1 = Hebrew
2 = Arabic
3 = Russian