Are you a citizen of Israel age 15-17?
1 = yes (continue the interview)
2 = no (end the interview)

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 = VERY GOOD
2 = GOOD
3 = NOT SO GOOD
4 = NOT GOOD
5 = bad

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 = do not agree at all
2 = do not agree so much
3 = somewhat agree
4 = agree definitely

Who is the best guardian of democracy in Israel? Who after him? (first)
1 = Prime Minister
2 = The Supreme Court
3 = The Knesset
4 = The Media

There is a debate if youth today are willing to do what is necessary to insure the security of the country. What is your opinion, are youth today less willing than in the past, more willing, or as they were in the past?
1 = less willing than they were in the past
2 = more than they were
3 = as they were in the past

In general, do you think you can trust people, or do you have to be very careful in relationships with people?
1 = you can almost always trust them
2 = usually you can trust them
3 = usually you have to be very careful
4 = almost always you have to be very careful

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

To what degree, in your opinion, do citizenship classes in school prepare youth to be good citizens in the country?
1 = to a great degree
2 = to a certain degree
3 = to a small degree
4 = not at all

In your opinion, is Israel currently sufficiently democratic, too democratic, or not democratic enough?
1 = much too much
2 = too much
3 = in the right amount
4 = too little
5 = much too little

In general, to what degree are satisfied or not satisfied with democracy in Israel?
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?
1 = In every case, should prioritize guarding democracy
2 = Sometimes this, sometimes that
3 = In every case, should prioritize keeping the Jewish law

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?
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

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

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 the best of your knowledge, which party got stronger in the recent elections? (Interviewer: Do not read answers)
1 = likud and/or shinui
2 = other
3 = none of the parties got stronger
8 = I do not know

To the best of your knowledge, what portion of the overall government budget, does the security budget currently occupy?
1 = less than 10%
2 = between 10%-40%
3 = between 40%-75%
4 = more than 75%
8 = do not know

To the best of your knowledge, who is the current Speaker of Knesset?
1 = Reuven (Rubi) Rivlin
2 = other
8 = do not know

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 = a few times a week
3 = once or twice a week
4 = infrequently
5 = never

In your opinion, over the years has each of the following characteristics become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Respect for the religious tradition
1 = much stronger
3 = same
5 = much weaker

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 demonstrate legally against the decision
3 = I would protest strongly against the decision, even illegally but not with physical violence
4 = I would use any means, even illegal means, even physical force

Do you feel that you are a part of the worldwide Jewish nation?
1 = definitely yes
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

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't believe part of them
5 = you can't believe most of them

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 their private interests
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 work for the general good

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

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

To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: It's not important who you vote for, it won't change the situation.
1 = definitely disagree
2 = disagree
3 = not certain
4 = agree
5 = definitely agree

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

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

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

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 = Jewish majority
2 = greater israel
3 = democracy
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
99 = other

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

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 all religious traditions
2 = I observe most religious traditions
3 = I observe some religious traditions
4 = I observe no religious traditions

[For Jews] Which of the following terms best defines your identity? And the second? And the third? And the fourth? (Read 1-4)
1 = israeli
2 = jew
3 = ethnic groups (Ashkenazi or sepharadi)
4 = religious (haredi or secular)

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
7 = Israel, Father: North Africa
8 = Israel, Father: North Africa
9 = Israel, Father: Asia
10 = Israel, Father: Eastern Europe
11 = Israel, Father: Western or Central Europe
12 = Israel, Father: America, Australia, South Africa
13 = Don't know/refuse

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

How would you define yourself?
1 = Hareidi
2 = Religious
3 = Traditional
4 = Secular

Sex
1 = male
2 = female

1 = Hebrew
2 = Russian
3 = Arabic