Social groups
1 = Non-russian Israelis
2 = Russians
3 = Arabs

Area
1 = South
2 = Haifa
3 = Judea and Samaria
4 = Jerusalem
5 = Center
6 = North
7 = Tel Aviv

Sector
1 = Ultra-Orthodox
2 = General
3 = Arab

Sex
1 = Male
2 = Female

Did you immigrate to Israel from the FSU post 1989?
1 = Yes
2 = No

In your opinion, what is Israel's general situation? (Read 1-5)
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Not so good
4 = Not good
5 = Not at all good
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuse to answer

To what extent are you interested in politics? (Read 1-4)
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 in politics through the TV, radio, or newspapers? (Read 1-5)
1 = Every day
2 = A number of times a week
3 = Once or twice a week
4 = Infrequently
5 = Never
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent can you and your friends influence the policies of the government? (Read 1-4)
1 = To a very large extent
2 = To a certain extent
3 = To a small extent
4 = Not at all
5 = Do not read: not relevant
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In general, to what extent are you pleased or not pleased with the way Israeli democracy functions? (Read 1-4)
1 = Very not pleased
2 = Not pleased
3 = Pleased
4 = Very pleased
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

What do you think of the way the government is handling Israel’s current problems?
1 = Handling them very well
2 = Handling them well
3 = Handling them not so well
4 = Handling them not at all well
5 = Do not read: do not know

Do you think there will be another war with Arab countries in the coming years? (Read 1-6)
1 = Yes, within the next few weeks or months
2 = Yes, perhaps in one or two years
3 = Yes, perhaps within 3 to 5 years
4 = Yes, perhaps in 6 to 10 years
5 = Perhaps only in 10 years or more
6 = There will not be another war with Arab countries
7 = Do not read: do not know

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:
1 = use
2 = did not use

Politicians do not tend to consider the opinion of the simple citizen.
1 = 1 - Definitely disagree'
2 = 2 - Disagree
3 = 3 - Not sure
4 = 4 - Agree
5 = 5 - Definitely Agree
6 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion, is Israel today too democratic, democratic to a suitable degree, or not democratic enough? (Read 1-5)
1 = Far too much
2 = Too much
3 = To a suitable degree
4 = Too little
5 = Far too little
6 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

In the long term, do you want or not want to live in the country? (Read 1-4)
1 = Certain that I want to
2 = In principle I want, but I am not sure
3 = I have my doubts
4 = Certain that I don't want to
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:
1 = use
2 = no

A few strong leaders can be more effective than any discussions or laws.
1 = Do not agree at all
2 = Disagree
3 = Agree
4 = Definitely agree
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

What is your level of trust in the resilience and future existence of Israel? (Read 1-6)
1 = Definitely trust
2 = Trust
3 = Trust somewhat
4 = Do not trust much
5 = Do not trust
6 = Do not trust at all
7 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent do you feel that you are part of the state of Israel and its problems? (Read 1-5)
1 = To a very large extent
2 = To a large extent
3 = To some extent
4 = To a small extent
5 = To a very small extent
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

How proud are you to be Israeli? (Read 1-4)
1 = Very proud
2 = Quite proud
3 = Not so proud
4 = Not at all proud
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

The Prime Minister
1 = 1 -No trust at all
2 = 2 - Little trust
3 = 3 - Some trust
4 = 4 - A lot of trust
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion, to what extent is there corruption in Israel? (Read 1-4)
1 = Not at all
2 = To a small extent
3 = To quite a large extent
4 = To a very large extent
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to respond

In your opinion is there more or less corruption in the State of Israel today than in other democratic countries? (Read 1-5)
1 = In Israel there is much more corruption
2 = In Israel there is a little more corruption
3 = like other countries
4 = In Israel there is a little less corruption
5 = In Israel there is much less corruption
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Participation of citizens in politics (Read 1-5).
1 = In Israel there is much more
2 = In Israel there is a little more
3 = As in other countries
4 = In Israel there is a little less
5 = In Israel there is much less
6 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

What grade would you give Israeli democracy today? (with 1 being "not enough" and 10 being "excellent)
1 = 1 - Not enough
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - Excellent
11 = Do not know: Do not know, refuses to answer

The addition of Arab parties, including Arab Ministers, to the government.
1 = Very opposed
2 = Opposed
3 = Supportive
4 = Very supportive
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent do you feel that Israel respects your human and civil rights? (on a scale of 1-5, where 1 is "not at all")
1 = 1 - Does not respect at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Completely respects
6 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion, should more Arabs be appointed to senior positions in the country? (Read 1-4)
1 = Certain that it is necessary
2 = Think that it is necessary
3 = Think that it is not necessary
4 = Certain that it is not necessary
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

Israel is defined as a Jewish and democratic state. Which part of this definition is more important to you personally? (Read 1-4)
1 = A Jewish state
2 = A democratic state
3 = Both are equally important
4 = Neither one is important
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

Some would say that people in Israel should now be asked to be ready to make many concessions and lower their standard of living (buy less, pay more taxes, etc.). Do you agree with this?
1 = Yes, people should definitely be ready for many concessions
2 = They should perhaps be ready for many concessions
3 = Perhaps they should not be ready for many concessions
4 = No, people should definitely not be ready for many concessions
5 = Do not read: do not know

State funding for religious services should be provided to Jews, Muslims and Christians based on identical criteria
1 = Not at all important
2 = Not important
3 = So-so
4 = Important
5 = Extremely important
6 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion, should the Supreme Court of Israel be given the power to repeal laws legislated by the Knesset if, in the opinion of the judges, these laws violate democratic principles?
1 = Very much opposed
2 = Somewhat opposed
3 = Agree quite strongly
4 = Agree very strongly
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

A strong leadership that does not need to take the Knesset or elections into account
1 = 1 - Very desirable
2 = 2 - Desirable
3 = 3 - Not so desirable
4 = 4 - Not at all desirable
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

How close do you feel to the party you voted for? (Read 1-4)
1 = Very close
2 = Somewhat close
3 = Not so close
4 = Not at all close
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent are you sure that in the future you will continue to support the same party you supported in the last Knesset elections? (Read 1-4)
1 = Sure that I will
2 = Think that I will
3 = Think that I will not
4 = Sure that I will not
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

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
8 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

Israel was once far more democratic than it is today
1 = Definitely agree
2 = Agree somewhat
3 = Somewhat opposed
4 = Strongly opposed
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

If you were about to be called up for army service now, what would you do? (Read 1-5)
1 = I would make an effort to avoid army service
2 = I would enlist, but only as a non-combatant
3 = I would enlist and let the IDF determine my placement
4 = I would enlist and ask to serve as a combatant
5 = I would enlist or volunteer in an elite combat unit
6 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

Are you: (Read 1-5)
1 = I am an active member of a political party
2 = I am a member of a political party, but I do not actively participate
3 = I used to be a member of a political party
5 = I was never a member of a political party
6 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

What is your opinion on the proposal that every Israeli will be obligated to take a loyalty oath to Israel as a democratic, Jewish, and Zionist state, in order to have the right to vote? (Read 1-4)
1 = very opposed
2 = somewhat opposed
3 = somewhat supportive
4 = very supportive
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

Rabbis should always be consulted more often when crucial political decisions are made
1 = Agree
2 = Disagree
3 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

People participate in political parties for different reasons. In your opinion, what is the mean reason why most people decide to become active? (Read 1-4)
1 = Advancement of personal interests
2 = Support for a specific candidate in the primaries
3 = The desire to advance community issues
4 = Identity with a political party's ideals
5 = Do not know: Do not read, refuses to answer

Do you think that political party leaders should be elected through: (Read 1-3)
1 = Members of the party
2 = The party secretary
3 = Members of the delegation
4 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

Do you think that political party candidates for the Knesset should be elected through: (Read 1-3)
1 = Members of the party
2 = The party secretary
3 = Appointed committees
4 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

FSU immigrants (not asked of Russians)
1 = 1 - It would bother me
2 = 2 - I don’t care
3 = 3 - It would not bother me
4 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

In WWII, the US interned its Japanese citizens for fear that they would help Japan in its war against them. Should Israel do the same with its Arab citizens in wartime or a security crisis, for fear that they would help the enemy? (Not Asked of Arabs)
1 = Definitely not
2 = Probably not
3 = Think so
4 = Definitely
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

Imagine Israeli society as four concentric circles when the smallest is numbered 1 and denotes the “center” of the society. The other circles denote groups increasingly distant from the center. In which of the 4 circles do you feel you belong?
1 = 1Closest to the center
2 = 2 Close to the center but not really there
3 = 3 Further from the center
4 = 4 Even further from the center
5 = Do not read: do not know

What is your age?
999 = Refuses to answer

Who did you vote for in the last election that was held in February 2009? (Do not read answers)
1 = Kadima - led by Tzippi Livni
2 = Labor - led by Ehud Barak
3 = Likud - led by Binyamin Netanyahu
4 = Shas
5 = Yisrael Beiteinu - led by Avigdor Lieberman
6 = HaBayit HaYehudi - The New Mafdal
7 = The Pensioners
8 = Meretz
9 = Hadash
10 = Yahadut HaTorah/Agudath Israel
11 = The Greens
12 = Yisrael Hazaka - led by Efraim Sneh
13 = Meimad and the Green Movement
14 = Ichud Leumi (Moledet, HaTikvah, Tekumah, Israel Shelanu)
15 = Young People Party - Tzabar
16 = The Green Leaf Party
17 = Tzomet
18 = Handicapped Persons Party
19 = Balad
20 = Do not read: did not vote
21 = Do not read: do not remember/refuses to answer

To what extent do you usually observe religious tradition? (Read 1-4)|
1 = I do not observe tradition at all
2 = I observe some traditions
3 = I observe tradition to a large extent
4 = I observe tradition meticulously
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Do you have an academic degree?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Do not read: refuses to answer

The average monthly expenditure of a four person family in the country has reached 12,300 NIS. Considering your family expenditures do you spend: (Read 1-5)
1 = Much more than the average
2 = A little more than the average
3 = About the average
4 = A little less than the average
5 = Much less than the average
6 = Do not read: refuses to answer

How many rooms do you have in your home?
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10
11 = Over 10
12 = Do not read: refuses to answer

How many children do you have, meaning, how many children were born to you?
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10
11 = More than 10
12 = No children
13 = Do not read: Refuses to answer

To what social class do you belong? (Read 1-5)
1 = Upper class
2 = Upper-middle class
3 = Middle class
4 = Lower-middle class
5 = Lower class
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Religion (Read 1-5)
1 = Jewish
2 = Muslim
3 = Christian
4 = Druze
5 = Other
6 = Do not read: refuses to answer

(Don't ask Arabs) How would you define yourself? (Read 1-4)
1 = Secular
2 = Traditional
3 = Religious
4 = Ultra-religious
5 = Do not read: refuses to answer

1 = Hebrew
2 = Russian
3 = Arabic