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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?
In your opinion, what is the most important problem that the government has to deal with currently?
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: A democratic regime is good for Israel.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: A few strong leaders can be more effective than any discussions or 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 any way they wish.
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?
In your opinion, who currently guards Israeli democracy best? (First place)
Who after him? (Second Place)
In general, do you think it's possible to trust people, or do you always need 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 State Attorney Office.
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 Knesset (Israeli Parliament).
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.
In your opinion, is the State of Israel presently democratic to a suitable degree, too democratic or not democratic enough?
In general, to what extent are you pleased or not pleased with the way Israeli democracy functions? (Read 1-4)
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?
There are situations in which there is contradiction between preserving the rule of law and protecting national security interests. In the case of such a contradiction, should the national security interests prevail, or should keeping the rule of law prev
Compared to other democratic countries, 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 the following:
Participation of citizens in politics
Tensions between groups in society
Protection of citizens' rights
Freedom of expression
In your opinion are relationships between religious and not religious good or not good? [Not asked of Arabs] And what about the following relationships:
Between ashkenazim and mizrahim. [Not asked of Arabs]
Between Israeli-Arabs and Jews.
Between new immigrant and old timers. [Not asked of Arabs]
Between rich and poor.
To what extent are you interested in politics?
How often do you stay informed about what’s going on in politics through TV, the radio or the press?
To what extent does the following exist or not exist in Israel: Equal rights.
To what extent does the following exist or not exist in Israel: Rule of law.
To what extent does the following exist or not exist in Israel: Equality before the law.
To what extent does the following exist or not exist in Israel: Freedom of expression.
To what extent does the following exist or not exist in Israel: Freedom of religion.
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: Knesset members do not care what the public thinks.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Elections are a good way of bringing governments to relate to the people’s view.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The politicians we elect try to keep the promises they made during the election campaign.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The High Court of Justice interferes too much in decisions of the government and its ministers.
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: 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 is the best form of government.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Competition between parties strengthens the political system.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The Supreme Court’s authority to annul Knesset legislation must be abrogated.
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: Individuals or groups in a minority should be allowed to act to obtain majority support for their positions.
Some people say that in these elections they will not vote for any particular party but rather against another. What about you? Do you think that in the end you will decide to vote for a particular party in order to support it or to protest against anothe
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: Cultural autonomy should be given to Israeli Arabs.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The government should encourage Arab emigration from the country [Not asked of Arabs].
To the best of your knowledge, what is the threshold percentage in elections to the Knesset?
To the best of your knowledge, what portion of the overall government budget, does the security budget currently occupy?
To the best of your knowledge, who is the current Speaker of Knesset?
In your opinion, to what extent is there a likelihood of a civil war in Israel as a result of the arrangements concerning the future of the territories?
As you know, a soldier has to refuse to fulfill an order that is clearly illegal. What about a soldier who refuses because of personal ethics or ideology? For example, is it permissible for a soldier to refuse to fulfill an order to evacuate settlements
What about a soldier who refuses to serve in the territories because of Israel policies towards Palestinians? Is it permissible for a soldier to refuse to serve in the territories?
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]
Do you feel yourself part of the Jewish people in the world? [Not asked of Arabs]
In your opinion, to what extent is there corruption in Israel?
In general, do you think that the people running the country are taking care of their personal interests, or acting for the good of the public?
If a decision was made in the government and Knesset that contradicted your personal views about the territories and security, which of the following actions would you take?
To what extent do you support or oppose the following: The addition of Arab parties, including Arab Ministers, to the government.
To what extent do you support or oppose the following: Establishing full equal rights for Jewish and Arab citizens.
To what extent do you support or oppose the following: A Jewish majority in critical decisions for the country.
To what extent do you feel that you are part of the state of Israel and its problems?
In your opinion, what should be more important for the citizens of Israel, their personal interests or the interests of the country as a whole?
Are you concerned about losing your job or your livelihood?
With what political trend do you identify?
How proud are you to be Israeli?
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 the long term, do you want or not want to live in the country?
To what extent will the issue of corruption affect your vote in the coming elections?
Are you a supporter of or active in any political party?
For some people, the main thing is to vote and the party they vote for is less important, while for other people, the main thing is the party they vote for. To which position do you feel closer?
In your opinion, do primaries lead to a better or a worse system of government?
Some people think that Knesset members should be elected in personal elections, while others hold that they should be elected according to party lists. What do you think?
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?
In general, do you see yourself as close to a particular party?
For those who replied ‘no’ or ‘don’t know’ to the previous question: Do you feel yourself a bit closer to one of the parties than to the others?
To which party?
How close do you feel to the party you indicated?
In your opinion, are there differences between Israel’s large political parties concerning territorial compromises?
In your opinion, are there differences between Israel’s large political parties concerning the economy?
If the party that you support were to change its position on a topic you think is important, would you change your vote?
Various factors lead people to vote for a specific party. Of the next four factors, what is the main factor that brings you to vote for a specific party?
And what is the factor in second place?
And in third?
To what extent are you sure that in the future you will continue to support the same party you supported in these Knesset elections?
In the coming elections, will you vote as you usually vote?
Do members of your family vote for the Knesset as you do?
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?
Are you planing to vote in the coming elections?
If elections for the Knesset were held today, which list would you vote for?
If there were two ballots in this election, one for Prime Minister and one for Knesset, who would you vote for, for Prime Minister?
If there were two ballots in this election, one for Prime Minister and one for Knesset, who would you vote for, for Knesset?
Which list did you vote for in the last elections to Knesset in 2003?
Who did you vote for, for Prime Minister in 2001?
[For Jews] Which of the following terms best defines your identity? And the second? And the third? And the fourth?
[For Jews] Second place (Do not mark a previous answer again).
[For Jews] Third place (Do not mark a previous answer again).
[For Jews] Fourth place (Do not mark a previous answer again).
[For Arabs] Which of the following terms best defines your identity?
[For Arabs] Second place (Do not mark a previous answer again).
[For Arabs] Third place (Do not mark a previous answer again).
[For Arabs] Fourth place (Do not mark a previous answer again).
What is your age?
To what extent do you usually observe religious tradition?
In which country were you born?
Year of Aliyah? [Not asked of Arabs]
To the Interviewer: Is the interviewee an immigrant from the FSU from 1988 and onwards? [Not asked of Arabs]
How many years did you study in school for?
Do you have an academic degree?
The average monthly expenditure of a four person family in the country has reached 9,300 NIS. Considering your family expenditures do you spend: (Read 1-5)
How many rooms do you have in your home?
How many people live in your home (including soldiers)?
To what social class do you belong?
Religion [Just for Arabs]
How would you define yourself? [Not asked of Arabs]
Sex
Place of residence
Language of Interview
Day of Interview
Month of Interview
Area Code