In your opinion, what is Israel's general situation?
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

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

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

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

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:
1 = used
2 = not used

In sum, most MKs work hard and do their job alright.
1 = do not agree at all
2 = somewhat do not agree
3 = somewhat agree
4 = agree definitely
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion, is the State of Israel presently democratic to a suitable degree, too democratic or not democratic enough? (Read 1-5)
1 = Far too much
2 = Too much
3 = The right measure
4 = Too little
5 = Far too little
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

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

A few years ago Sharon left the Likud and established Kadima. Recently, Ehud Barak left Labor and established Atzmaut. Is it appropriate or not, in your opinion, for the leader of a party to do this if, in his opinion, it is for the good of the country?
1 = not appropriate for the leader of a party to do this, because he is breaking his promise to those who voted for him
2 = it is appropriate for the leader of the party to do this because he thinks it is how to best serve the country
3 = depends on the circumstances
4 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

The Parties
1 = to a great extent
2 = to a certain extent
3 = to a small extent
4 = not at all
5 = 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 often do you tend to talk with your friends and family about political issues? (Read 1-4)
1 = to a great extent
2 = to a certain extent
3 = to a small extent
4 = not at all
5 = 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

Do you think that the government has done enough recently to explain its decisions to the public?
1 = Yes, everything possible, a lot
2 = Yes, a lot
3 = No, does too little
4 = No, almost does nothing
5 = do not read: Do not know/refuses to answer

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 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

A strong leader who does not need to consider the Knesset and elections.
1 = a very good system
2 = a somewhat good system
3 = a somewhat bad system
4 = a very bad system
5 = Do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Politicians care more about their personal interests than the public that elected them.
1 = Definitely disagree
2 = disagree
3 = not sure
4 = agree
5 = definitely disagree
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses 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

Have you ever thought about entering local or national politics?
1 = I have not thought about getting into politics
2 = yes, local politics
3 = yes, national politics
4 = to both of them
5 = I am already in politics
6 = Do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

If someone close to you, a family member of close friend, was debating about getting into politics – what would you advise him to do?
1 = recommend it to him a lot
2 = somewhat recommend it to him
3 = somewhat recommend to him not to go into it
4 = recommend not to go into it a lot
5 = 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, where do you get most of your information about what happens in politics? Note the main source.
1 = from the radio (RND)
2 = from the newspaper (RND)
3 = from the TV (RND)
4 = from the internet (RND)
5 = from family and friends (RND)
6 = from classes at the place I study (RND)
7 = 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

On a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 is closest to the heart and center of Israeli society, and 4 is the fringes of Israeli society, where would you locate yourself today?
1 = at 1, meaning at the heart of society
2 = at 2, somewhat close to the heart of society
3 = at 3, somewhat far from the heart of society
4 = at 4, very far from the heart of society
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

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

Rabbis.
1 = very important
2 = somwhat important
3 = somewhat not important
4 = not at all important
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Of all these people, whose opinion do you most listen to?
1 = Rabbis
2 = political commentators on the TV and radio
3 = the party I last voted for
4 = the PM
5 = family members
6 = friends
7 = political blogs and discussion groups on the internet
8 = myself
9 = no one
10 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Integrating the Hareidis into the workforce.
1 = not at all important
2 = not so important
3 = so-so/in the middle
4 = somewhat important
5 = very important
6 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Being that the leadership has to decide which of all these to focus on, which objective is most important, in your opinion?
1 = integrating Hareidis into the workforce
2 = decreasing socio-economic gaps
3 = improving relations between Jewish and Arab citizens
4 = strengthening the connection between election politicians and citizens
5 = assisting young people to get their own apartment
6 = acheiving peace with the Palestinians
7 = strengthening the military ability of Israel
8 = improving the image and international standing of Israel
9 = improving the governance system
10 = none of these objectives
11 = do not read: do not know, refuses to answer
12 = other

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

Is it appropriate or inappropriate for Rabbis to give halachic (Jewish law) rulings about controversial policy and political issues?
1 = appropriate
2 = inappropriate
3 = depends on the circumstances
4 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

In your personal opinion, is a halachik (Jewish law) ruling that has been publicized by rabbis about political and policy issues under debate important or not important?
1 = it would have a very great importance
2 = it would have somewhat great importance
3 = it would have somewhat small importance
4 = it would not have any importance

Imporant decisions about peace and security needs to be made by a Jewish majority.
1 = do not agree at all
2 = somewhat do not agree
3 = somewhat agree
4 = agree definitely
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

In your opinion, should or should not the educators in school talk about political hot topics in the appropriate classes with their students?
1 = certain that they should
2 = think that they should
3 = think they should not
4 = certain they should not
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

What about in university, in your opinion, in principle, is it okay or not okay for lecturers to express political opinions?
1 = certain it is not okay
2 = think it is not okay
3 = think it is okay
4 = certain it is okay
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

In your opinion, should or shouldn't the state supervise the contents of courses given at universities?
1 = certain that it should
2 = think that it should
3 = think it should not
4 = certain it should not
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement that Israeli Arabs are deprived compared with Jewish citizens?
1 = do not agree at all
2 = agree to a small extent
3 = agree to a certain extent
4 = agre to a great extent
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

To what extent do you support or oppose the establishment of full equal rights for Jewish and Arab citizens of the state?
1 = do not support at all
2 = somewhat do not support
3 = somewhat support
4 = very supportive
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

If you had no limitations like cost of housing, and place or work, and you could freely choose anywhere you wanted to live. Which of the following places in Israel would you choose?
1 = a big city
2 = a city, but not a big one
3 = a Jewish settlement in the territories/in Judea-Samaria
4 = a community
5 = kibbutz or moshav
6 = a village
7 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

In which large city would you like to live?
1 = Tel Aviv
2 = Haifa
3 = Jerusalem
4 = Be'er Sheva
5 = another big city
6 = Do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Recently many have talked about the "State of Tel Aviv," that people who live there are disconnected from the problems of the country and are not excited about fulfilling their citizen responsibilities. In your opinion is this the situation or isn't it?
1 = certain that it is the situation
2 = think that it is the situation
3 = think that it isn't the situation
4 = certain that it isn't the situation
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Those born in Tel Aviv have a much greater chance of succeeding in life in Israel.
1 = very correct
2 = somewhat correct
3 = not so correct
4 = completely incorrect
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Where would you rate the level of solidarity today in the general Israeli society, including Jews, Arabs, Secular, Religious, Wealthy, Poor, Mizrahis, Ashkenazis, etc.? Give your answer on a scale where 1 is no solidarity and 10 is very great solidarity?
1 = there is no solidarity at all
10 = there is very great solidarity

In your opinion, are the chances for young people ages 20-30 to establish themselves in the country professional the same as their parents generation, higher, or lower?
1 = much higher
2 = a little higher
3 = the same
4 = a little lower
5 = much lower
6 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

In your evaluation, do young people in Israel care about politics like the adults do, more than the adults, or less than the adults?
1 = they care much more than adults
2 = they care a little more than adults
3 = like adults
4 = a little less than adults
5 = much less than adults
6 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Foreign workers who have been living in Israel for many years.
1 = yes
2 = no
3 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Would it bother you or not bother you to accept as Prime Minister:
1 = use
2 = no

A woman.
1 = would bother me a lot
2 = would somewhat bother me
3 = would almost not bother me
4 = would not bother me at all
5 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Which party received the largest number of votes in the last election?
1 = Likud
2 = Kadima
3 = Labor
4 = Israel Beiteinu
5 = Shas
6 = Do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

How many members of Knesset are there?
1 = 75
2 = 80
3 = 100
4 = 120
5 = 150
6 = Do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Who decides who will be appointed judge in the Supreme Court?
1 = President
2 = Prime Minister
3 = Committee of people of law and politicians
4 = Minister of Justice
5 = the constitution commitee, Law and Justice committee

In which war did Israel conquer the Golan Heights?
1 = In the Independence War
2 = in the 6 Day War
3 = in the Yom Kippur War
4 = in the first Lebanon War
5 = in the second Lebanon War
6 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

Which country was the first to sign a peace treaty with Israel?
1 = Egypt
2 = Jordan
3 = Syria
4 = Lebanon
5 = none of them
6 = do not read: do not know/refuses to answer

If elections for the Knesset were held today, which list would you vote for?
1 = Kadima
2 = Labor
3 = Likud
4 = Shas
5 = Meretz - The New Movement
6 = Atzmaut - Barak's faction
7 = HaBayit HaYehudi - The New Mafdal
8 = Ichud Leumi (Moledet, Tikvah, Tekuma, Israel Shelanu)
9 = Yahadut HaTorah/Agudath Israel/Degel HaTorah
10 = Israel Beitenu (headed by Lieberman)
11 = The Green Movements
12 = The Greeners
13 = Dor - The Pensioners Party
14 = Green Leaf
15 = Hadash
16 = Ra'am
17 = Balad
18 = I haven't decided
19 = I would not vote/Blank ballot
20 = Refuses to answer
21 = Other

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 = Meretz - The New Movement
6 = HaBayit HaYehudi - The New Mafdal
7 = Ichud Leumi (Moledet, Tikvah, Tekumah, Israel Shelanu)
8 = Yahadut HaTorah/Agudath Israel/Degel HaTorah
9 = Israel Beitenu headed by Lieberman
10 = The Green Movement
11 = The Greens
12 = Dor - the Pensioners Party
13 = Israel Chazakah led by Ephraim Sneh
14 = Green Leaf
15 = Hadash
16 = Ra'am
17 = Balad
18 = Blank ballot
19 = did not vote, but had the right to
20 = did not vote because did not have the right to
21 = refuses to answer
22 = do not remember
23 = other

Religion (Read 1-5)
1 = Jewish
2 = Christian
3 = Muslim
4 = 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

[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 = Jewish
3 = My ethnic group (Ashkenazi/Sephardi)
4 = My secularism/religiosity
5 = none of them/other
6 = 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

In which year did you immigrate to the country?
1 = |open|

For the interviewer:
1 = studied up to 11 years
2 = studied 12+ years
3 = refusal

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 13,000 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

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

Sex
1 = male
2 = female

In which country were you born?
refuses to answer