Evaluation of Israel's present national security
1 = Worst possible
9 = Best possible

Which of the following 3 solutions to the problem of the territories is most acceptable
1 = Returning most of the occupied territories for a peace treaty
2 = Annexation of the territories to the state of Israel
3 = Keeping the situation as is

Which of the 2 possibilities should Israel choose
1 = Return most of Judea, Samaria and Gaza for peace
2 = Annexation of Judea, Samaria and Gaza

We have a right over Judea,Samaria and Gaza
1 = Best reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza
4 = Less important reason to keep Judea Samaria and Gaza

Evaluation of government policy in territories
1 = Too harsh
2 = Appropriate
3 = Too permissive

The contribution of the settlements in Judea & Samaria to the country's security
1 = The settlements contribute to the country's security
4 = The settlements do not influence the country's security
7 = The settlements harm the country's security

The influence of our presence in the territories on the morale of the IDF
1 = Negative influence
4 = No influence
7 = Positive influence

Whose voice should be heard regarding the future of the territories
1 = Present IDF generals
2 = Former IDF generals
3 = Political science professors
4 = Likud leaders
5 = Labour party leaders
6 = Rabbis
7 = Public opinion

Evaluation of differences between two major parties on security issues
1 = Very far away from each other
2 = Far away from each other
3 = In some cases far, in others close
4 = In fact, they are close
5 = Very close

Rights to be given to Palestinians if territories are annexed
1 = Full civil rights (including voting rights)
2 = Civil rights (excluding voting rights)
3 = Leave current situation unchanged
4 = Decrease current rights

Should a Palestinian autonomy be established in Judea, Samaria and Gaza
1 = Definitely
2 = Probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not

Should Israel agree to concession of the Golan Heights for peace
1 = Total return of Golan
2 = Partial return
3 = No return

Possibility of ending Arab terror through military action alone
1 = It is possible to end the terror
2 = It can be diminished
3 = Military action has no effect on terror
4 = Military action will only increase terror

What should be the main direction in fighting against terror
1 = A war initiated by us to hit the terrorists at their bases
2 = A defensive type of war, deterrent actions
3 = A response type war, initiating retaliation operations following terrorists attacks

What should be the appropriate response in event of Katusha bombing of the Galilee
1 = Invade south Lebanon with large amount of forces and hold it for a long period
2 = Launch a bombing using air force and artillery
3 = Using a limited military force to destroy terrorists' nests
4 = Selective air bombing on terrorists' bases
5 = No military response but a political solution

Was the war in Lebanon worth while considering the consequences
1 = Worth while
2 = Not worth while

Should Israel agree to negotiate with P.L.O. taking into account the current situation
1 = Yes
2 = No

In principle, is respondent for or against death penalty for terrorists
1 = For death penalty
2 = Against death penalty

Attitude toward the destruction of houses whose owners hosted terrorists and knew that they are terrorists
1 = Definitely supports
2 = Supports
3 = Opposes
4 = Definitely opposes

Should Israel exchange life-time sentenced terrorists for Israeli hostages
1 = Definitely agrees
2 = Agrees
3 = Opposes
4 = Definitely opposes

Should Israel initiate war as a defense against an attempt to destroy Israel
1 = Totally justified
2 = Justified
3 = Unjustified
4 = Totally justified

Are there circumstances where it would be justified to use atomic weapons
1 = Yes
2 = No, under no circumstances

Does respondent think Israel has atomic weapons
1 = Certain there is
2 = Thinks there is, uncertain
3 = Thinks there isn't, uncertain
4 = Certain there isn't

If Israel has atomic weapons, should it be kept a secret
1 = It should be kept a secret
2 = Should be announced to deter the enemy

How would respondent define himself on the hawks and doves continuum
1 = Hawk
7 = Dove

What should Israel emphasize to prevent a war against the Arab countries
1 = To do everything it can to start a peace process
2 = To increase its military power

Possibility of Israeli-Arab peace in future
1 = Definitely possible
2 = Possible
3 = Impossible
4 = Definitely impossible

Israel's ability to affect Arab peace policy
1 = Definitely capable
2 = Capable
3 = Incapable
4 = Definitely incapable

Probability of signing a peace treaty with another Arab country within 3 years
1 = Most likely
2 = Likely
3 = Unlikely
4 = Most unlikely

Most dangerous enemies of Israel
1 = Syria
2 = P.L.O
3 = Jordan
4 = The Shiites in Lebanon
5 = Libya
6 = Egypt
7 = Iraq
8 = Humeini's Iran
9 = Saudi-Arabia

Today, are you for or against the peace agreement with Egypt
1 = For
2 = Against

Of all the viewpoints, there must be one and only one which is correct
1 = Definitely agrees
2 = Agrees
3 = Objects
4 = Definitely objects

Israel's capability of total Israeli-Arab war
1 = Capable
2 = Incapable

What probability does respondent attach to Israel's destruction
1 = High
2 = Medium
3 = Low
4 = Non-existent

Level of rationality of Israel's foreign and security policy
1 = Always rational
2 = Usually rational
3 = Some times rational at others not
4 = Usually irrational
5 = Always irrational

Estimate of the Arabs' ultimate goal
1 = To retrieve part of the territories seized during the 6 Day War
2 = To retrieve all of the territories seized during the 6 Day War
3 = To conquer Israel
4 = To conquer Israel and annihilate most of the Jewish population

Reason for the arabs objecting to Israels' existence:They nurture hatred towards Jews
1 = Is a reason
2 = Is not a reason

From the above list name main cause for their opposition to us
0 = Hatred toward the Jews is among them
1 = Israel is a pain in the
2 = Our technological advantage frightens them
3 = They view all Israeli land as Arab land which should be returned to owners
4 = They wish to free only those land captured during the 6 day war
5 = They fear Israeli agression

Willingness to have taxes raised so that the respondent pays more to increase security budget
1 = Is willing
2 = Is unwilling

Is the burden of the military service divided up justly
1 = Just
2 = Unjust

Is the reserve military service used efficiently or wasted
1 = Usually used efficiently
2 = Usually wasted

What is your opinion on the length of military service
1 = Too long
2 = Appropriate
3 = Too short

What is your opinion of the defense budget
1 = It should be increased
2 = It should stay as is
3 = It should be cut

What do you think of cutting social services to increase defense budget
1 = Definitely justified
2 = Justified
3 = Unjustified
4 = Totally unjustified

What do you think of IDF increasing/decreasing its power in last 5 years
1 = Significant decrease
2 = Some decrease
3 = No change
4 = Some increase
5 = Significant increase

Who should determine IDF's future weapon systems
1 = The government
2 = The Knesset
3 = The army
4 = Military industry/Air force industry
5 = Other

What is your attitude towards the continuation of the Lavi project
1 = Definitely supports its continuation
2 = Supports its continuation
3 = Opposes its continuation
4 = Definitely opposes its continuation

Are decisions regarding military matters affected by objective considerations
1 = Only objective considerations
2 = Also other considerations

Who determines Israel's defense policy for the most part
1 = The prime minister
2 = The minister of defense
3 = The cabinet
4 = The government
5 = Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
6 = IDF's general staff
7 = The media
8 = The U.S.
9 = The Israeli people
10 = Other

Should security considerations override other social/ecconomic considerations
1 = Security considerations should override all others
7 = Security should not override

How does the current leadership view the security/law dichotomy
1 = Always prefers security considerations
2 = Usually prefers security considerations
3 = Usually prefers the law
4 = Always prefers the law

Is there enough supervision over the Mossad and the Shin-Beit
1 = Too much supervision
2 = Enough supervision
3 = Not enough supervision

The keeper of Israel shall not sleep
1 = Definitely agrees
2 = Agrees
3 = Disagrees
4 = Definitely disagrees

The keeper of Israel shall not sleep-who is the keeper of Israel
1 = God
2 = IDF
3 = USA
4 = The state of Israel
5 = The people of Israel
6 = Every man to himself
7 = Other

Should Israel supply non-democratic and hostile states (such as Iran)with weapons
1 = Weapons should be sold to anyone
2 = Weapons should be sold to anyone except to hostile states
3 = Weapons should be sold to states whose regime seems good to us
4 = Weapons should not be sold to other states

Should the government take public opinion into consideration when waging a war
1 = Definitely should
2 = Should
3 = Should not
4 = Definitely should not

Support of government in security crisis even if disagreeing with it's way
1 = Definitely necessary
2 = Usually necessary
3 = Usually Unnecessary
4 = Never necessary

Discuss his disapproval of government policy with his superiors
1 = Is entitled
2 = Is not entitled

Media's treatment of security matters
1 = Totally responsibly
2 = Usually responsibly
3 = Usually irresponsibly
4 = Totally irresponsibly

Media's coverage of security matters
1 = Not enough
2 = Enough
3 = Too much

Reliability of statements made by the country's leaders on security matters
1 = Definitely trusts
2 = Trusts
3 = Does not trust
4 = Definitely distrusts

Are security related decisions influenced by non-related considerations
1 = Only by related considerations
2 = Also by other considerations

How well does the public understand security matters to be able to express an opinion
1 = Understands very well
2 = Understands
3 = Understands to a certain extent
4 = Understands very little
5 = Does not understand

Frequency of expressing own opinion on security matters, including protest letters
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Very rarely
4 = Never

To what extent do you and your friends influence decisions on security matters
1 = A great deal
2 = To some extent
3 = Very little
4 = Not at all

How well do you understand security matters to express an opinion
1 = Understands very well
2 = Understands
3 = Understansds to a certain extent
4 = Understands very little
5 = Does not understand

What part of the government budget is the defense budget
1 = Less than 10%
2 = Between 10%-40%
3 = Between 40%-75%
4 = More than 75%

Which country makes the F-16 aircraft
1 = Israel
2 = France
3 = U.S.
4 = Great Britain

What is the U.S annual military aid to Israel
1 = Less than a billion dollars annually
2 = Between 1-3 billion dollars annually
3 = Between 3-5 billion dollars annually
4 = Over 5 billion annually

Does IDF have submarines
1 = Certain they have
2 = I think they have but am not certain
3 = I think they don't but am not certain
4 = Certain they don't have

How many terrorists were released following the agreement with Gibril (1985)
1 = 58
2 = 140
3 = 485
4 = 3900

Do Arabs from the occupied territories have a right to appeal to the supreme court
1 = Certain they have the right
2 = I think they do but am uncertain
3 = I think they don't but am uncertain
4 = Certain they don't

Are most people trust-worthy or not
1 = Most people are trust worthy
2 = One should be careful when in contact with people

Do you think most people tend more to look after other people or only after themselves
1 = Tend to help others
2 = Tend to help themselves

Which of the following is most important to you
1 = Self fulfillment
2 = Self esteem
3 = Love, affection
4 = Certainty, confidence in life
5 = A comfortable life

Which of the following reflects your stand on the society issue in Israel
1 = Our society needs to undergo a fundamental changes via a revolutionary act
2 = Our society needs to undergo gradual changes by reforms
3 = Our society should stay as is and should be protected from those who want to change it

If a person does not look after himself, no one will
1 = Definitely agrees
2 = Agrees
3 = Uncertain
4 = Disagrees
5 = Definitely disagrees

What opinion do you have of the U.S
1 = A very good opinion
2 = A good opinion
3 = Neither good nor bad
4 = A bad opinion
5 = A very bad opinion

Is your opinion of the U.S more for the good or bad
1 = A good opinion
2 = A bad opinion

How would you describe current relations with the U.S.
1 = Very good
2 = Pretty good
3 = Normal
4 = Pretty bad
5 = Very bad

How much can Israel depend on U.S. as a weapons' supplier
1 = Very much indeed
2 = Very much
3 = To some extent
4 = Very little
5 = Not at all

Is Israel justified in spying in the US to get information relevant to her security
1 = Definitely justified
2 = Justified
3 = Unjustified
4 = Definitely unjustified

The chances for another world war
1 = Certain there will be a war
7 = No danger of a war

The main problem facing the government today
1 = Security (general)
2 = The Palestinian issue, occupied territories
3 = The uprising in the occupied territories (Intifada)
4 = Fighting Terror, security forces
5 = Israeli Arabs
6 = Foreign policy (general)
7 = The peace (solving the Israeli Arab conflict)
8 = Economy (general)
9 = Inflation
10 = Depression, unemployment
11 = Internal affairs (general)
12 = Social gap
13 = Young couples, housing
14 = Education
15 = Health
16 = Transportation, road accidents
17 = Immigration absorption
18 = Religious affairs, religious-secular relations
19 = Unity and moral of the people
20 = Other

Are you satisfied with your life in general
1 = Very much
2 = Pretty satisfied
3 = Not so satisfied
4 = Not satisfied at all

Your personal state
1 = Worst possible state
9 = Best possible state

Do you support or are active in any party
1 = I don't support nor am active in any party
2 = I support a party but am not a member
3 = I am a party member
4 = I am an active member in a party
5 = I am a member and hold a post in the party

Where do you place yourself in the left-right scale (1-7)
1 = Rightmost
7 = Leftmost

What effect will the security situation have on your voting to the Knesset (closest)
1 = Will have a great effect
2 = Will have some effect
3 = Will have a very little effect
4 = Will have no effect

Which party reflects your view on security matters
1 = Labour
2 = Likud
3 = Mapam
4 = Tehia
5 = Tzomet
6 = Shinui+Independent Liberals+The Liberal center
7 = Ratz+Sarid+Virsouvski
8 = National religious party
9 = Agudat Israel
10 = Shas
11 = Poalei Agudat Israel
12 = Kach (Kahane)
13 = Hadash (Rakah)
14 = The movement for progressive peace
15 = Other

If elections were held now who would you vote for
1 = Labour (Maarach) (Labour+Yahad)
2 = Likud (Herut+Liberalim++La'am+Ometz+Tami)
3 = Mapam
4 = Tehia
5 = Tzomet
6 = Shinui+Independent Liberals+The Liberal center
7 = Ratz+Sarid+Virsouvski
8 = National religious party(Mafdal)+Metzad
9 = Agudat Israel
10 = Shas
11 = Poalei Agudat Israel
12 = Kach (Kahane)
13 = Hadash (Rakah)
14 = The movement for progressive peace
15 = Other
16 = Has not decided yet
17 = Would not vote

For which party did you vote in the 1984 elections
1 = Labour
2 = Likud
3 = Mafdal
4 = Agudat Israel
5 = Shas
6 = Morasha
7 = Tami
8 = Yahad (Wiezman)
9 = Shinui
10 = Ratz
11 = Hatchia+tzomet
12 = Lova Eliav
13 = Ometz
14 = Kach
15 = Hadash (Rakach)
16 = The progressive movement for peace
17 = Other
18 = Did not vote though had the right
19 = Did not have the right to vote

When did you first vote for the Knesset
1 = 1949
2 = 1951
3 = 1955
4 = 1959
5 = 1961
6 = 1965
7 = 1969
8 = 1973
9 = 1977
10 = 1981
11 = 1984
12 = I have not yet participated

Which party did you vote for for the first time
42 = Did not participate though I have the right

Which party did your father vote for during the last elections
42 = Did not participate though has the right

Marital status
1 = Bachelor/spinster
2 = Married
3 = Divorced
4 = Widow

Do you think you are influenced by your family members' votes
1 = Yes, very much so
2 = Yes, a lot
3 = Yes, to some extent
4 = Yes, very little
5 = Not at all

Who do you think influences your vote mostly
1 = My father
2 = My mother
3 = Brother/Sister
4 = Spouse
5 = Son/daughter
6 = Other
7 = Both my parents
8 = All my family equally
9 = None of them have any Influence

Which of these social groups influences your vote mostly
1 = My family
2 = My close friends
3 = Friends from work
4 = Members of the movement/organization I belong to
5 = All the above groups equally
6 = None of these have influence over me

To what extent is it important to you not to be considered a political anomaly
1 = Extremely so
2 = Very much
3 = To some extent
4 = Very little
5 = Not at all

How often do you discuss political matters with your family
1 = Almost every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Very rarely
4 = Never

With whom do you discuss political matters for the most part
1 = With my father
2 = With my mother
3 = With my sister/brother
4 = With spouse
5 = With my children
6 = Other
7 = With both my parents equally
8 = With all my family equally
9 = With neither

When you lived with your parents, with whom did you discuss political matters
1 = With my father
2 = With my mother
3 = With my sister/brother
4 = Other
5 = With both parents equally
6 = With all family members
7 = With no one
8 = I still live with my parents

Are you satisfied with the way the the Israeli democracy functions
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Pretty satisfied
3 = Not so satisfied
4 = Not satisfied at all

When you have a definite opinion on something do you try to convince others
1 = Yes, often
2 = Yes, sometimes
3 = Yes, rarely
4 = Never

Do you want to live in Israel in the long run
1 = I am convinced that I do
2 = I want to but am not convinced
3 = I have doubts
4 = I am convinced that I don't

What is the main cause for not wanting to live here
1 = The security situation
2 = The economic situation
3 = The social situation
4 = Rising of anti-democratic views
5 = The place religion has in the state

How would you define your feeling today-would you say that you are happy
1 = Very happy
2 = Quite happy
3 = Not so happy

Did you do active military service
1 = Haven't served yet but will serve
2 = I am doing compulsery service
3 = Professional military service
4 = I have served
5 = I have not served in the army

During reserve service do you serve in a combat duty
1 = Combat duty
2 = Non-combat duty

How long have you served in active military service
1 = Up to a year
2 = 1-1.5 years
3 = 1.5-2 years
4 = 2-2.5 years
5 = 2.5-3 years
6 = 3-6 years
7 = 6-15 years
8 = Over 15 years

Did you serve in combat during army service
1 = Mainly in combat services
2 = Both in combat and non- combat services
3 = Mainly in non-combat services

During army service/ reserve duty were you posted in the occupied territories
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Do not do reserve duty

Have you participated in any war (in combat)
0 = No
1 = Yes

How satisfied were you of your army service
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = No opinion
4 = Unsatisfied
5 = Unsatisfied at all

What is the reason for not serving in the army
1 = My recruiting date hasn't come
2 = I am in academic reserve
3 = I am a new immigrant
4 = I am not a citizen
5 = Because of religious reasons
6 = Because of conscience reasons
7 = Other

How do you define yourself (ethnic group)
1 = Ashkenazi
2 = Sepharadic
3 = Neither

Country of birth or origin (values 1-5:country of birth)
1 = North Africa
2 = Asia
3 = Eastern Europe
4 = Central and Eastern Europe
5 = America, Australia, South Africa
6 = Born in Israel-Father born in Israel
7 = Born in Israel-Father born in North Africa
8 = Born in Israel-Father born in Asia
9 = Born in Israel-Father born in Eastern Europe
10 = Born in Israel-Father born in Western/Central Europe
11 = Born in Israel-Father born in America/Australia/South Africa

To what extent do you observe religious tradition
1 = I observe all parts to the letter
2 = I observe most parts
3 = I observe some parts
4 = I don't observe any

Children ages 0-16
1 = No children
2 = Has a son/sons
3 = Has a daughter/daughters
4 = Has a son+daughter

Monthly family expenditures (average-1,600 NIS for family of 4, Dec.,1987)
1 = A lot over average
2 = A little over average
3 = The same as the average
4 = A little under average
5 = A lot under average

In which social class do you classify yourself
1 = Upper class
2 = Middle upper class
3 = Middle class
4 = Lower class

Status at work
1 = Salaried worker
2 = Salaried clerk
3 = Salaried manager
4 = Independent (small)
5 = Independent (owns a company)

Reading daily newspapers
1 = Almost never
2 = Rarely
3 = About once a week
4 = About 2-3 times a week
5 = Almost every day

Do you read literature on security matters
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Seldom
4 = Never

Have you or a family member been injured during army service
1 = I was badly hurt
2 = I was hurt but not badly
3 = A family member has been badly hurt
4 = A family member has been hurt but not badly

Sex
1 = Female
2 = Male

General situation in Israel today
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Not so good
4 = Not good
5 = Bad

Way government handles nation's problems
1 = Very well
2 = Well
3 = Not so well
4 = Not well at all

Party most capable of handling above issue
1 = Labor
2 = Likud
3 = Hatehiya
4 = Tsomet
5 = Moledet(Gandi)
6 = Kah(Kahana)
7 = Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui
8 = Mapam
9 = Ratz
10 = Mafdal
11 = Meimad(The Centre Religious Party)
12 = Agudat Israel\Degel Hatora
13 = Shas\Yeshi
14 = Pagi-Morasha(The United Torah Camp)
15 = Arab Democratic Party(Daraushe)
16 = Hadash(Rakah)
17 = The Progressive List
18 = Other party
19 = No opinion
20 = All parties together

Desired solution to territories issue
1 = Conceding territories in return for peace
2 = Annexation of territories
3 = Leave current situation unchanged

Which of the 2 solutions should Israel adopt if necessary
1 = Return most of Judea,Samaria and Gaza
2 = Annexation of Judea,Samaria and Gaza

The largest territorial concession, if any, to be made in Judea and Samaria for peace
1 = No concession
2 = Concession of a small part
3 = Concession of a part
4 = Almost full concession
5 = Concession of all Judea and samaria for Peace treaty

Rights to be given to Palestinians if territories are annexed
1 = Full civil rights(incl. suffrage)
2 = Civil rights (excluding suffrage)
3 = Leave current situation unchanged
4 = Decrease current rights

Emphasis to put in attempt to prevent war between Israel and Arab states
1 = Take all measures towards peace treaty
2 = Increase military power

Government should encourage Arab emigration from Israel
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

The most dangerous enemy
1 = Syria
2 = PLO
3 = Jordan
4 = Lebanese Shiites
5 = Libya
6 = Egypt
7 = Iraq
8 = Iran
9 = Saudi Arabia

Belief in Israel's existence in long run
1 = Definitely believe
2 = Believe
3 = Disbelieve
4 = Definitely disbelieve

Estimate of Arabs' ultimate goal
1 = Partial return of territories
2 = Full return of territories
3 = Total takeover of Israel
4 = Total takeover of Israel and termination of major part of Jewish population

Evaluation of the necessity of national security overriding other issues
1 = Primary preference over all other issues
7 = Security must not be reached at any price

Preference for rule of law vs. security interests
1 = Preference for security interests
7 = Preference for rule of law

Evaluation of role of settlements with respect to national security
1 = Contribute to national security
4 = Neither contribute nor disrupt
7 = Disrupt national security

The influence of the occupation on IDF soldiers' morale
1 = Negative effect
4 = Neither positive nor negative
7 = Positive effect

Evaluation of international peace conference with participation of great superpowers
1 = Strongly support
2 = Support
3 = Disaprove
4 = Strongly disaprove

Support of government in security crisis while disagreeing with it's way
1 = Mandatory support
2 = Generally, support
3 = Generally, not support
4 = Never mandatory to support

Change in IDF's power in last five years
1 = Substantial weakening
2 = Certain weakening
3 = No change
4 = Certain strengthening
5 = Substantial strengthening

Effect of Intifadah on evaluation of political situation and degree of security
1 = No change
2 = More ready for concessions
3 = Less ready for concessions

Effect of intifada on interviewee's mood
1 = Improved
2 = Did not change
3 = Became worse

Effect of intifada on estimate of election results
1 = No change
2 = Likud's camp's chances improved
3 = Ma'arah's camp's chances improved
4 = Religious parties' chances improved

Effect of intifada on interviewee's political activity
1 = Increased
2 = Did not change
3 = Decreased

Effect of intifada on interviewee's vote
1 = Did not change
2 = Strong inclination to vote for Likud
3 = Strong inclination to vote for Labor
4 = Strong inclination to vote for religious parties

Effect of intifada on interviewee's attitude towards Arabs
1 = More positive
2 = Did not change
3 = More negative

Effect of territories issue on forthcoming elections
1 = Significant effect
2 = Certain effect
3 = Small effect
4 = No effect at all

Party best reflecting Interviewee's stand on territories issue
1 = Ma'arah
2 = Likud
3 = Tehiya
4 = Tsomet
5 = Moledet(Gandi)
6 = Kah(Kahana)
7 = Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui
8 = Mapam
9 = Ratz
10 = Mafdal
11 = Meimad(The Central Religious Party)
12 = Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah
13 = Shas\Yeshi
14 = Pagi(The United Torah Camp)
15 = The Arab Democratic Party(Daraushe)
16 = Hadash(Rakah)
18 = Other
19 = Do not know

Evaluation of differences between major parties on national security
1 = Very big difference
2 = Big difference
3 = Some difference
4 = Small difference
5 = Hardly any difference

Degree of similarity of family members' views on territories and security issues to those of interviewee
1 = Everyone's views are similar
2 = Great part's views are similar
3 = Small part's views are similar
4 = No one's views are similar
5 = Ignorant of relatives' views

Frequency of discussions on political matters with family members
1 = Almost every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Infrequently
4 = Not at all

Family member with whom discussions on political matters are most frequent
1 = Father
2 = Mother
3 = Brother\sister
4 = Spouse
5 = Children
6 = Other
7 = Both of the parents equally
8 = All the family members equally
9 = No one

Interviewee's economical approach
1 = Definitely capitalist
2 = More capitalist than socialist
3 = More socialist than capitalist
4 = Definitely socialist

Evaluation of Histadrut's holding of companies
1 = Definitely all right
2 = All right
3 = Not that good
4 = Definitely not good

Effect of economic issues on forthcoming elections
1 = Significant effect
2 = Certain effect
3 = Minor effect
4 = No effect at all

Identification with political parties on economical issues
1 = Labor(Ma'arah)
2 = Likud
3 = Other

Identification with parties on foreign and security issues
1 = Labor (Ma'arah)
2 = Likud
3 = Other

Better team to handle economic problems
1 = Ma'arah's team
2 = Likud's team
3 = Both equally
4 = None of them

Desirability of formation of national unity government after elections
1 = Definitely yes
2 = Probably yes
3 = Probably no
4 = definitely no
5 = Yes, if headed by Likud party
6 = Yes, if headed by Labor party

Evaluation of ability to influence government policies
1 = To a great extent
2 = To a certain extent
3 = To a small extent
4 = None

Most important factor influencing voting
1 = Identification with party
2 = Party's candidate for prime minister
3 = Party's policies on certain issues
4 = Party being in government or in opposition

Least favored controversial political group
1 = Neturei Kartha
2 = Rakah(Hadash)
3 = Kah(Rabbi Kahana Movement)
4 = Agudat Israel-Pagi
5 = Gush Emunim
6 = Progressive movement towards peace
7 = Other PLO supporting groups(e.g. 'Bnei Hakfar')
8 = Hatehiya
9 = Tsomet
10 = Moledet (Gandi movement)
11 = Arab Democratic Party (Daraushe movement)
12 = Shalom Ahshav
13 = Matzpen
14 = Yesh Gvul' movement
15 = Other

Should member of that group be banned from being prime minister
1 = Definitely agree
2 = Agree
3 = Not certain
4 = Disagree
5 = Definitely disagree

Members of that group should be allowed to demonstrate
1 = Definitely agrees
2 = Agrees
3 = Not certain
4 = Disagrees
5 = Definitely disagree

Progressive list for peace (Ha-Reshima Ha-Mitkademet Le-Shalom)
1 = Definitely approve
2 = Approve
3 = Not certain
4 = Disapprove
5 = Definitely disapprove

Which party has experienced leaders
1 = Suits Labor
2 = Suits Likud
3 = Both equally
4 = Neither

Labor
1 = 1 Strong aversion
10 = 10 Strong affection

Self-evaluation as leftist or rightist
1 = Right
7 = Left

Government should see to it that public life be conducted according to Jewish religious law
1 = Definitely
2 = Maybe
3 = Maybe not
4 = Definitely not

Degree of ethnic discrimination in Israel
1 = Very high
2 = High
3 = Moderate
4 = Low
5 = Hardly any

Approval of partly constitutional system of elections to Knesset vs. present one
1 = Definitely go on with present system
2 = Probably go on with present system
3 = Probably shift to partly constitutional
4 = Definitely shift to partly constitutional
5 = No opinion
6 = Both systems are no good and shift to fully constitutional system

Preferred party to form government
1 = Labor
2 = Likud
3 = Hatehiya
4 = Tsomet
5 = Moledet(Gandi)
6 = Kah(Kahana)
7 = Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui
8 = Mapam
9 = Ratz
10 = Mafdal
11 = Meimad(Centrist Religious Party)
12 = Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah
13 = Shas\Yeshi
14 = Pagi(United Torah Camp)
15 = Arab Democratic party(Daraushe)
16 = Hadash(Rakah)
17 = Progressive list for peace
18 = Other

Estimate of party to form government
1 = Labor
2 = Likud
3 = Hatehiya
4 = Tsomet
5 = Moledet(Gandi)
6 = Kah(Kahana)
7 = Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui
8 = Mapam
9 = Ratz
10 = Mafdal
11 = Meimad(Centrist Religious Party)
12 = Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah
13 = Shas\Yeshi
14 = Pagi(United Torah Camp)
15 = Arab Democratic party(Daraushe)
16 = Hadash(Rakah)
17 = Progressive list for peace
18 = Other
20 = Do not know

Interviewee's vote if elections were held now
1 = Labor
2 = Likud
3 = Hatehiya
4 = Tsomet
5 = Moledet(Gandi)
6 = Kah(Kahana)
7 = Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui
8 = Mapam
9 = Ratz
10 = Mafdal
11 = Meimad(Centrist Religious Party)
12 = Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah
13 = Shas\Yeshi
14 = Pagi(United Torah Camp)
15 = Arab Democratic party(Daraushe)
16 = Hadash(Rakah)
17 = Progressive list for peace
18 = Other
19 = Blank note
20 = Did not decide yet
21 = No intention to vote

Interviewee's vote at last elections on July,1984
1 = Labor
2 = Likud
3 = Mafdal
4 = Agudat Israel
5 = Shas
6 = Morasha
7 = Tami
8 = Yahad(Weizman)
9 = Shinui
10 = Ratz
11 = Hatehiya+Tsomet
12 = Lova Eliav
13 = Ometz(Horovitz)
14 = Kah(Kahana)
15 = Hadash(Rakah)
16 = Progressive list for peace
17 = Other
18 = Did not vote despite having suffrage
19 = Did not vote due to absence of suffrage

Interviewee's father's vote at forthcoming elections
1 = Labor
2 = Likud
3 = Hatehiya
4 = Tsomet
5 = Moledet(Gandi)
6 = Kah(Kahana)
7 = Tnu'at Hamerkaz-Shinui
8 = Mapam
9 = Ratz
10 = Mafdal
11 = Meimad(Centrist Religious Party)
12 = Agudat Israel\Degel Hatorah
13 = Shas\Yeshi
14 = Pagi(United Torah Camp)
15 = Arab Democratic party(Daraushe)
16 = Hadash(Rakah)
17 = Progressive list for peace
18 = Other
19 = Did not decide who to vote for
20 = Do not know
21 = Died,lives abroad,no suffrage

Marital status
1 = Not married
2 = Married
3 = Divorced
4 = Widowed

Approval of canceling football matches on Sabbath
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove

Estimate of percentage of citizens approving canceling matches on Sabbath
0 = Minority
99 = Majority

Approval of large Arab villages' status change from local councils to cities
1 = Approve change in status
2 = Disapprove change in status

Israel's usage of nuclear weapons
1 = There are conditions when usage is justified
2 = Under no conditions is usage justified

Fairness of distribution of reserve military service burden
1 = Fair
2 = Unfair

Primary importance value
1 = Jewish majority state
2 = Greater Israel
3 = Democratic state (equal rights for all)
4 = State of peace (low probability of war)

To what extent interviewee observes religious laws
1 = Observe all religious laws to the letter
2 = Observe most of religious laws
3 = Observe some of religious laws
4 = Do not observe at all, totally free

Self-definition as Ashkenazi or Sephardic Jew
1 = Ashkenazi
2 = Sephardic
3 = Neither
4 = Both

Place of birth
1 = North America
2 = Asia
3 = Eastern Europe
4 = Western or Central Europe
5 = America,Australia,South-Africa
6 = Israeli born(Father also)
7 = Israeli born(Father in North America)
8 = Israeli born(Father in Asia)
9 = Israeli born(father in Eastern Europe)
10 = Israeli born(father in Western or Central Europe)
11 = Israeli born(father in America, Australia or South Africa)

Year of Aliya(immigration)
1 = Israeli born
2 = Before 1948
3 = 1948-1954
4 = 1955-1960
5 = 1961-1966
6 = 1967-1972
7 = 1973-1977
8 = 1978-1983
9 = 1984+

Does interviewee favor, is member of or hold position in any party
1 = No
2 = Favor but not member
3 = Member but no position
4 = Member and position but no compensation
5 = Member and position with compensation

Identification with political trend
1 = Left
2 = Moderate left
3 = Center
4 = Moderate right
5 = Right
6 = Religious trend
7 = Do not identify with any

Reading daily newspapers
1 = Almost never
2 = Rarely
3 = Approximately once a week
4 = Twice-thrice a week
5 = One daily newspaper almost every day
6 = More than one daily newspaper almost every day

Interviewee's active military service
1 = Not served yet but will in future
2 = Conscription
3 = Serving in regular service
4 = Served in IDF in past
5 = Did not serve in IDF

Identification with social status
1 = High
2 = Middle-high
3 = Middle
4 = Low
5 = Workers' status
6 = Do not belong to any status

Monthly family expenditures
1 = Well above average
2 = Somewhat above average
3 = As average
4 = Somewhat below average
5 = Well below average

Status at work
1 = Salaried worker
2 = Salaried clerk
3 = Salaried manager
4 = Independent\small business
5 = Independent-company owner
6 = Not working