1. version
2. how old are you?
3. what is your age group?
4. sex
5. are you an israeli citizen?
6. in your opinion, what is the general situation of israel?
7. what is your opinion on the way the government is handling the problems that
8. what do you think is the most important problem the government should take ca
9. in your opinion has israel's economic situation in the past three years impro
10. and what about your own personal economic situation; would you say that in t
11. in your opinion, what is the country's situation nowadays from a national se
12. and 5 years ago, what was the country's situation from a national security p
13. and in 5 years from now, what will be he country's situation from a national
14. in your opinion, what are the chances that the peace between israel and the
15. and in your opinion, what are the chances that a war will break out between
16a. in your opinion, was the idf's operation "cast lead" in gaza successful or
16b. how, in your opinion, should israel react if the firing from the gaza strip
17. in your opinion is it possible to reach a peace agreement with the palestini
18. in your opinion, what is the arabs’ final goal?
19. if we reach a peace agreement with the palestinians and with the arab states
20. what do you think israel should concentrate on in order to avoid war between
21. to what extent are you worried or not worried that you or your family member
22. there are four values that conflict with each other to some extent, and are
23. of these four values, which one is the second most important for you?
24. of these four values, which one is the third most important for you?
25. of these four values, which one is the fourth most important for you?
26. to what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes?
27. to what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes?
28. to what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes?
29. to what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes?
30. to what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes?
31. to what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes?
32. to what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes?
33. there are situations in which there is a contradiction between democracy and
34. some think that the government should see to it that everyone has employment
35. there are situations in which there is contradiction between preserving the
36. in your opinion, should israel agree or not agree to the establishment of a
37. as part of a permanent peace agreement with the palestinians, should israel
38. should israel return territories in the golan heights to syria in exchange f
39. and what is your position regarding the evacuation of jewish settlements in
40. in your opinion should the israeli government or should not see to it that p
41. regarding the structure of economic life in the country, do you support a mo
42. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  even
43. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  poli
44. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  it i
45. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  the
46. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  terr
47. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  the
48. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  isra
49. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  civi
51. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  peop
52. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  the
53. to what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement:  the
55. to what extent do you usually discuss politics with your friends and family?
56. to what extent do you and your friends have the ability to influence governm
57. how would you rate your personal situation these days?  rate your answers on
58. and 5 years ago, what was your personal situation?
59. and 5 years from now, what will your personal situation be?
60. in general, to what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way is
61. what is your attitude towards each of the following parties? rate your answe
62. what is your attitude towards each of the following parties? rate your answe
63. what is your attitude towards each of the following parties? rate your answe
64. what is your attitude towards each of the following parties? rate your answe
65. what is your attitude towards each of the following parties? rate your answe
66. what is your attitude towards each of the following parties? rate your answe
67. what is your attitude towards each of the following parties? rate your answe
68. in sum, amongst these parties, which one do you favor most?
a68. the central elections committee decided to disqualify the arab lists balad
69. what is your attitude towards each of the following personalities?  rate you
70. what is your attitude towards each of the following personalities?  rate you
71. what is your attitude towards each of the following personalities?  rate you
72a. who, in your opinion, will take care of the country's economic problems bes
72b. for those who answered 1-3:  and who is in second place?
73a. who, in your opinion, will take care of the social problems in the country
73b. for those who answered 1-3:  and who is in second place?
74a. who, in your opinion, will take care of the country's foreign and security
74b. for those who answered 1-3:  and who is in second place?
75. in your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of
76. in your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of
77. in your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of
78. in your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of
79. in your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of
80. in your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of
81. there are different factors causing people to vote for a certain party for t
82. to what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence
83. to what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence
84. to what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence
85. to what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence
86. to what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence
87. to what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence
88. to what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence
89. of the following issues which will have the greatest influence on your vote
90. there is a lot of talk about "left" and "right" in politics. how would you r
91. where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, wher
92. where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, wher
93. where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, wher
94. where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, wher
95. where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, wher
96. where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, wher
97. where would you rate the following parties on a "left-right" continuum, wher
98. would you be prepared or unprepared to have taxes in the country raised, mea
99. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the stat
100. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the sta
101. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the sta
102. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the sta
103. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the sta
104. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the sta
105. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the sta
106. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the sta
107. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the sta
108. with regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the sta
109. in regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please ind
110. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: to whom is this characteristic least f
111. in regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please ind
112. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: to whom is this characteristic least f
113. in regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please ind
114. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: to whom is this characteristic least f
115. in regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please ind
116. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: to whom is this characteristic least f
117. in regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please ind
118. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: to whom is this characteristic least f
119. in regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please ind
120. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: to whom is this characteristic least f
121. in regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please ind
122. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: to whom is this characteristic least f
123. below is a list of characteristics of leaders. in regards to each of them,
124. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: to whom is this characteristic least
125. below is a list of characteristics of leaders. in regards to each of them,
126. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: to whom is this characteristic least
127. below is a list of characteristics of leaders. in regards to each of them,
128. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: to whom is this characteristic least
129. below is a list of characteristics of leaders. in regards to each of them,
130. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: to whom is this characteristic least
131. below is a list of characteristics of leaders. in regards to each of them,
132. to those who answered 1, 2 or 3, ask: to whom is this characteristic least
133. amongst the following issues, which issue, in your opinion, stands at the c
134. with which political stream do you identify?
135. there is a lot of talking about "left" and "right" in politics. how would y
136. do you usually read a daily newspaper?
137. do you usually watch the news on tv?
138. to what extent, in your opinion, will the election campaign assist you in d
139. do you usually watch the election campaign broadcasts on tv? (for interview
140. during the period of the elections, do you use the internet in connection t
141. which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connec
142. which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connec
143. which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connec
144. which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connec
145. which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connec
146. which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connec
147. which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connec
148. which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connec
149. which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connec
150. did you participate in the election compass on ynet?
151. are you a member, a supporter, or an activist of a party?
152. are you planning on voting in the elections to knesset?
153.  it seems that in the coming elections fewer people will vote than in the p
154. if the elections for the knesset were held today, for which list would you
155. and what about your spouse – if you have one – how, to the best of your kno
156. if there were two ballots in these elections, one for the prime minister an
157. and for the knesset?
158. in your opinion, what are the chances that tzipi livni will be prime minist
159. in your opinion, what are the chances that binyamin netanyahu will be prime
160. in your opinion, what are the chances that ehud barak will be prime ministe
161. to what extent do you personally care about who will be the prime minister
162. which list did you vote for in the last knesset elections in 2006?
163. did you participate in the municipal elections that were held in november 2
164. which of the following terms best defines your identity?
165. and the second?
166. the third?
167. the fourth?
168. which of the following terms best defines your identity?
169. and the second?
170. the third?
171. the fourth?
172. to the best of your knowledge, what is the minimum threshold for representa
173. to the best of your knowledge, what percentage of the overall government bu
174.  to the best of your knowledge, who is the current knesset chairperson?
175. to what extent do you observe the religious tradition?
176. (not for arabs): where were you born?
country of birth (6 categories)
177. (not for arabs):  for interviewees who were not born in israel: in which ye
178. (not for arabs): interviewer: if interviewee came from the former ussr from
179. (not for arabs): where was your father born?
country of birth of father (6 categories)
origin by father (11 categories)
180. (not for arabs): where was your mother born?
country of birth of mother (6 categories)
origin by mother (11 categories)
181. how many years did you study? (including elementary school)
182. (for those who completed 12 or more years): do you have an academic degree?
183. describe in detail your profession or your main job.
184. the average monthly expenditure for a family in israel is about 11,000 nis.
185. are you worried that you will lose your job or your source of income?
186. how many rooms do you have in your house?
187. how many people are living in the house? (including soldiers)
188. to which social class do you belong?
189. what is your religion?
190. (not for arabs): how would you define yourself?
191. what was the last schooling institution that you attended?
192. (not for arabs):  thank you very much. your interview was especially intere
193. place of residence:
194. language of the interview
195. sector
196. date of interview:  day
197. date of interview:  month
198. area code
week of sample
identifying number for file merging
how old are you?
what is your age group?
sex
what is your religion?
how many years did you study (including elementary school)?
1. did you vote in the last election to knesset?
2. for those who did not vote: why didn’t you vote?
3. which list did you vote for in the last elections to knesset?
4. and what about your spouse – if you have one – how, to the best of your knowl
5. of the possible coalitions, which coalition do you most prefer?
6. in general, are you pleased or not pleased with the results of the elections?
7. when did you make your final decision to vote for _______ _ _ ___?
8. how many times did you watch the election campaign broadcasts of the parties
9. did any party or group contact you during the course of the election campaign
10. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
11. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
12. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
13. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
14. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
15. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
16. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
17. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
18. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
19. there are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." t
20. all in all, in your opinion what were the elections mainly about? was it:
21. in your opinion, is the party “israel beiteinu” first and foremost a party r
22. language of the interview
23. date of post-election interview