Are you a citizen of Israel age 15-17?
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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: 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: There isn't enough social and economic equality in the country.
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)
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?
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 political 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: Ministers of the government.
To what degree do you have trust in the following people or institutions: The Histadrut.
To what degree, in your opinion, do citizenship classes in school prepare youth to be good citizens in the country?
To what degree is the following correct or incorrect in regards to youth today: they will continue to live in the country.
To what degree is the following correct or incorrect in regards to youth today: they are violent.
To what degree is the following correct or incorrect in regards to youth today: they respect parents.
To what degree is the following correct or incorrect in regards to youth today: they believe in equality between Jews and Arabs.
To what degree is the following correct or incorrect in regards to youth today: they maintain the law.
To what degree is the following correct or incorrect in regards to youth today: they are loyal to the state.
To what degree is the following correct or incorrect in regards to youth today: they believe in democratic principles.
To what degree is the following correct or incorrect in regards to youth today: they respect the Jewish tradition.
To what degree is the following correct or incorrect in regards to youth today: they are interested in what happens in the country.
In your opinion, is Israel currently sufficiently democratic, too democratic, or not democratic enough?
Which body in Israel, in your opinion, best protects Democracy?
In general, to what degree are satisfied or not satisfied with democracy in Israel?
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?
In your opinion is there more or less corruption in Israel than in other countries?
What about in regards to: civilian participation in politics.
What about in regards to: tension between the groups in society.
What about in regards to: guarding human rights.
What about in regards to: freedom of expression.
Do you think that currently the relations between the religious and non-religious are good?
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?
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 the best of your knowledge, which party got stronger in the recent elections? (Interviewer: Do not read answers)
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?
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?
In your opinion, over the years has each of the following characteristics become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Belief in democratic principles
In your opinion, over the years has each of the following characteristics become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Respect for the religious tradition
In your opinion, over the years has each of the following characteristics become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Knowledge of what is happening in the country
In your opinion, over the years has each of the following descriptions become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Will continue to live in Israel
In your opinion, over the years has each of the following characteristics become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Belief in equality between Jews and Arabs
In your opinion, over the years has each of the following characteristics become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Respect for the law
In your opinion, over the years has each of the following characteristics become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Violence
In your opinion, over the years has each of the following characteristics become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Respect for parents
In your opinion, over the years has each of the following characteristics become stronger or weaker among Israeli youth? Loyalty to the state
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?
Do you feel that you are a part of the worldwide Jewish nation?
To what degree in your opinion, is there corruption in Israel?
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 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? And what about:
And what about: rule of law.
And what about: equality before the law.
And what about: freedom of expression.
And what about: freedom of religion.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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 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: 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?
Are you a supporter of or active in any political party?
What is your age?
To what degree do you observe 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)
[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).
Where were you born? Where was your father born?
(Ask Jews Only) When did you immigrate to Israel?
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:
How would you define yourself?
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