1. version
1 = A
2 = B
3 = C

3. What is your age group?
1 = 1. 18-22
2 = 2. 23-29
3 = 3. 30-39
4 = 4. 40-49
5 = 5. 50-59
6 = 6. 60-69
7 = 7. 70-79
8 = 8. 80 and up

4. Sex
1 = 1. Male
2 = 2. female

5. Are you an Israeli citizen?
1 = 1. yes
2 = 2. no
3 = 3. Do not read: refuses to answer

6. In your opinion, what is the general situation of Israel?
1 = 1 very good
2 = 2 good
3 = 3 so so
4 = 4 not good
5 = 5 bad
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

7. What is your opinion on the way the government is handling the problems that exist in Israel today?
1 = 1. It handles them in a very good way
2 = 2. It handles them in a good way
3 = 3. It handles them in a not so good way
4 = 4. It handles them in a not at all good way
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

8. What do you think is the most important problem the government should take care of? (Indicate only one problem)
2 = The Israeli-Arab conflict, the Palestinian problem (general)
3 = Withdrawal from the territories, ending occupation
4 = Building in the territories/ Settlements/ Settlers
5 = Palestinian Terror/ Terror Attacks/ The Intifada
12 = Israel's image abroad, strengthening international status
15 = Reaching a permanent agreement with Palestinian authority/ Establishing a Palestinian state
18 = Growth, Increase the standard of living, Increasing wages, Decreasing taxes
19 = Reducing unemployment, Ensuring employment, Preventing dismissals
21 = Decreasing societal gaps, Assisting underprivileged, Poverty, Welfare
22 = Housing problems, Young couples, Children's allowances
29 = Domestic violence, Violence amongst youth
31 = Immigrant Absorption, Addressing immigrant's problems
32 = Environment, Natural resources, Preventing experiments on Animals
33 = Taking care of the religious/Jewish character of the state
34 = Preventing religious coercion, Separation of religion and state
35 = The problems of the Arab citizens of Israel, Equality between Jews and Arabs in Israel
37 = Bureaucracy, Governmental efficiency, Fighting corruption
38 = Keeping the law, Rule of law, Equality before the law
39 = Defending democracy, Human rights, Freedom of Speech, Tolerance
40 = Governability of the political system, System of government/ Electoral system (general, within parties)
42 = Functioning of the government/ prime minister, Public trust in government
43 = Resignation of the government, Changing the prime minister, Establishing a new government
44 = National unity, Preventing internal rift, Reducing self-criticism
49 = Security in the south, Situation in the south, Residents of the south
52 = The war in Gaza, What's happening in Gaza, Results of the war
53 = Other (Avoid using this category whenever possible)

9. In your opinion has Israel's economic situation in the past three years improved, not changed, or become worse?
1 = 1. improved a lot
2 = 2. improved a bit
3 = 3. has not changed
4 = 4. become a bit worse
5 = 5. become much worse
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

11. In your opinion, what is the country's situation nowadays from a national security perspective? Rate your answer on a scale of 9, where 1 is the worst situation and 9 is the best situation.
1 = 1 Worst situation
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9 Best situation
99 = 99. Do not read: no answer, refuses

14. In your opinion, what are the chances that the peace between Israel and the Arab states will become stronger in the next 3 years?
1 = 1. High chance
2 = 2. Medium chance
3 = 3. Low chance
4 = 4. Very low chance
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

16A. In your opinion, was the IDF's operation "Cast Lead" in Gaza successful or not?
1 = 1. was very successful
2 = 2. rather successful
3 = 3. not so successful
4 = 4. not at all successful
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

16B. How, in your opinion, should Israel react if the firing from the Gaza Strip on Israeli settlements continues?
1 = 1. Conquer all of Gaza strip anew and stay there
2 = 2. Initiate one-time operations against firings without staying there
3 = 3. Act mainly through diplomatic moves and not through military force
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

17. In your opinion is it possible to reach a peace agreement with the Palestinians?
1 = 1. definitely it is
2 = 2. I think it is
3 = 3. I think not
4 = 4. definitely not
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

18. In your opinion, what is the Arabs’ final goal?
1 = 1. to get back some of the territories that we conquered in the Six-Day War
2 = 2. to get back all the territories conquered in the Six-Day War
3 = 3. to conquer the state of Israel
4 = 4. to conquer the state of Israel and eliminate a significant part of the Jewish population in Israel
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

19. If we reach a peace agreement with the Palestinians and with the Arab states, in your opinion, will this end the Israeli-Arab conflict end or not?
1 = 1. I'm certain it will come to an end
2 = 2. I think it will come to an end
3 = 3. I think it will not come to an end
4 = 4. I'm certain it will not come to an end
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

20. What do you think Israel should concentrate on in order to avoid war between it and the Arab states?
1 = 1. Focus on the peace process
2 = 2. Building military strength
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

21. To what extent are you worried or not worried that you or your family members may be injured by Arabs in your daily lives?
1 = 1. Very worried
2 = 2. Worried
3 = 3. Not worried
4 = 4. Not worried at all
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

22. There are four values that conflict with each other to some extent, and are important to people at different levels: a state with a Jewish majority, Greater Israel, a Democratic state, and a state of peace. Which of these is most important to you?
1 = 1. A state with a Jewish majority
2 = 2. Greater Israel
3 = 3. Democratic state (equal political rights for all)
4 = 4. A state of peace (low chance for war)
8 = 8. Arab sector
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

26. To what extent does each of the following constitute a threat in your eyes? Rate your answer on a scale of 7, where 1 means not at all threatening and 7 means very threatening: Returning territories in exchange for peace.
1 = 1. Not at all threatening
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7. Very threatening
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

33. 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 = 1. Preserving democracy should prevail in every situation
2 = 2. Sometimes this, sometimes that
3 = 3. Keeping Jewish religious law should prevail in every situation
8 = 8. Arab sector
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

34. Some think that the government should see to it that everyone has employment and a reasonable standard of living. Others think that the government must not interfere and should let people take care of themselves. What is your opinion?
1 = 1. the government should see to it that everyone has employment and a reasonable standard of living
2 = 2. It depends
3 = 3. the government must not interfere and should let people take care of themselves
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

35. There are situations in which there is contradiction between preserving the rule of law and protecting national security interests. In the case of such a contradiction, should the national security interests prevail or should the rule of law prevail?
1 = 1. Preserving the rule of law should prevail in every situation
2 = 2. Sometimes this, sometimes that
3 = 3. National security interests should prevail in every situation
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

36. In your opinion, should Israel agree or not agree to the establishment of a Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza strip as part of a permanent peace agreement?
1 = 1. Definitely should agree
2 = 2. I think it should agree
3 = 3. I think it should not agree
4 = 4. Definitely should not agree
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

37. As part of a permanent peace agreement with the Palestinians, should Israel be prepared to return the Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem or should it continue to retain them, even at the price of preventing a permanent agreement?
1 = 1. definitely should return
2 = 2. should return
3 = 3. should continue to retain
4 = 4. definitely should continue to retain
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

38. Should Israel return territories in the Golan Heights to Syria in exchange for a peace treaty and security arrangements acceptable to the IDF?
1 = 1. No, Israel must not withdraw from any territory in the Golan Heights
2 = 2. Israel should return a small part of the Golan Heights
3 = 3. Israel should return a significant part of the Golan Heights
4 = 4. Israel should return all of the Golan Heights
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

39. And what is your position regarding the evacuation of Jewish settlements in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza as part of a permanent agreement?
1 = 1. They should not be evacuated under any condition
2 = 2. I am willing to evacuate all the small and isolated settlements
3 = 3. I am willing to evacuate all the settlements including the large settlement blocs
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

40. In your opinion should the Israeli government or should not see to it that public life in Israel is conducted according to Jewish religious tradition?
1 = 1. It is definitely its duty to see to it
2 = 2. Maybe the government should see to it
3 = 3. I do not think the government should see to it
4 = 4. No way should the government see to it
8 = 8. Arab sector
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

41. Regarding the structure of economic life in the country, do you support a more socialist approach or a more capitalist approach?
1 = 1. definitely capitalist
2 = 2. more capitalist than socialist
3 = 3. more socialist than capitalist
4 = 4. definitely socialist
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

42. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: Even if there are problems with democracy, it is still the best form of government.
1 = Definitely do not agree
2 = 2. Do not agree
3 = 3. Agree
4 = 4. Definitely agree
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

47. To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following statement: The government should encourage the emigration of Arabs from the country.
1 = Definitely do not agree
2 = 2. Do not agree
3 = 3. Agree
4 = 4. Definitely agree
8 = 8. Arab sector
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

55. To what extent do you usually discuss politics with your friends and family?
1 = 1. To a great extent
2 = 2. To a certain extent
3 = 3. To a small extent
4 = 4. Not at all
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

57. How would you rate your personal situation these days? Rate your answers on a scale of 9, where 1 means the worst situation and 9 means the best situation.
1 = 1 worst situation
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9 best situation
99 = 99. Do not read: no answer, refuses

60. In general, to what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Israeli democracy functions?
1 = 1. very dissatisfied
2 = 2. dissatisfied
3 = 3. satisfied
4 = 4. very satisfied
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

61. What is your attitude towards each of the following parties? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Kadima.
1 = 1. Rejection/Hate
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 Support/Sympathy
999 = 99. Do not read: no answer, refuses

68. In sum, amongst these parties, which one do you favor most?
1 = 1. Kadima
2 = 2. Labor
3 = 3. Likud
4 = 4. The New Movement - Meretz
5 = 5. HaBayit Hayehudi - The New Mafdal
6 = 6. Israel Beiteinu
7 = 7. Shas
8 = 8. Don't read: Other
9 = 9. Don't read: None of them
99 = 99. Do not read: no answer, refuses

A68. The Central Elections Committee decided to disqualify the Arab lists Balad and Ra’am-Ta’al from competing in the upcoming elections. Do you support or oppose this decision?
1 = 1. Supporting the disqualification of both parties
2 = 2. Support the Disqualification of Balad but not Ra’am-Ta’al
3 = 3. Support the disqualification of Ra’am-Ta’al but not Balad
4 = 4. Oppose the disqualification of both parties
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

69. What is your attitude towards each of the following personalities? Rate your answers on a scale of 10, where 1 is rejection and hate, and 10 is support and sympathy: Tzipi Livni.
1 = 1 Rejection/Hate
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 Support/Sympathy
999 = 99. Do not read: no answer, refuses

72A. Who, in your opinion, will take care of the country's economic problems best:
1 = 1. Tzipi Livni
2 = 2. Binyamin Netanyahu
3 = 3. Ehud Barak
4 = 4. Don't read: Everyone equally
5 = 5. Don't read: None of them
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

72B. For those who answered 1-3: and who is in second place?
1 = 1. Tzipi Livni
2 = 2. Binyamin Netanyahu
3 = 3. Ehud Barak
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

75. In your opinion, are there or are there not differences in the positions of the major parties in the country on the following issues? Jerusalem.
1 = 1. Very great differences
2 = 2. Great differences
3 = 3. Certain differences
4 = 4. Small differences
5 = 5. There Are Almost No Differences
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

81. There are different factors causing people to vote for a certain party for the Knesset. Of the following four factors, what is the main factor that influences you to vote for a certain party?
1 = 1. Identifying with the party
2 = 2. the party's candidates for the Knesset
3 = 3. the party's stand on certain issues
4 = 4. the positioning of the party in the coalition or in the opposition
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

82. To what extent will each of the following issues influence or not influence your vote? Jerusalem.
1 = 1. Will influence to a great extent
2 = 2. Will influence to some extent
3 = 3. Will influence just to a small extent
4 = 4. Will not influence at all
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

89. Of the following issues which will have the greatest influence on your vote in the upcoming elections:
1 = 1. the peace process with the Palestinians and with Syria
2 = 2. the security situation
3 = 3. the socio-economic situation
4 = 4. religious-secular relations
5 = 5. corruption and the rule of law
6 = 6. national unity
7 = 7. (do not read) other
8 = 8. (do not read) I do not know
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

90. There is a lot of talk about "left" and "right" in politics. How would you rate yourself on a "left-right" continuum, where 0 means left, 10 means right and 5 is in the middle?
0 = 0 Left
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 right
99 = 99. Do not read: no answer, refuses

98. Would you be prepared or unprepared to have taxes in the country raised, meaning that you would also have to pay more taxes, in order to address the different problems that the country is confronted with?
1 = 1 Yes
2 = 2 No
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

99. With regard to each of the following items, in your opinion, should the state spend more money, less money, or spend as it currently does? Education.
1 = 1 More
2 = 2 less
3 = 3. The same as today
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

109. In regards to the following different characteristic of parties, please indicate to which party it is most fitting, to Kadima, to Labor or to Likud? A party that will know how to take a firm stance in negotiations on territories and peace.
1 = 1. Most fitting to Kadima
2 = 2. Most fitting to Likud
3 = 3. Most fitting to Labor
4 = 4. Don't read: Fits all of them equally
5 = 5. Don't read: Does not fit any of them
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

110. To those who answered 1, 2 or 3 ask: To whom is this characteristic least fitting?
1 = 1. Least fitting to Kadima
2 = 2. Least fitting to Likud
3 = 3. Least fitting to Labor
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

123. Below is a list of characteristics of leaders. In regards to each of them, is it most fitting to Tzipi Livni, Binyamin Netanyahu, or Ehud Barak? Leadership skills.
1 = 1. Tzipi Livni
2 = 2. Binyamin Netanyahu
3 = 3. Ehud Barak
4 = 4. Do not read: all of them
5 = 5. Do not read: none of them
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

133. Amongst the following issues, which issue, in your opinion, stands at the center of the election campaign? Are the elections mainly about:
1 = 1. The peace process with the Palestinians and with Syria
2 = 2. The security situation
3 = 3. The socio – economic situation
4 = 4. religious – secular relations
5 = 5. Corruption and the rule of law
6 = 6. National unity
7 = 7. (don't read) other
8 = 8. (don't read) I don't know
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

134. With which political stream do you identify?
1 = 1. Left
2 = 2. Moderate left
3 = 3. Center
4 = 4. Moderate right
5 = 5. Right
6 = 6. (do not read) The religious stream
7 = 7. (do not read) Do not identify with any stream
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

135. There is a lot of talking about "left" and "right" in politics. How would you rate yourself on a "left-right" continuum, where 1 is the extreme right and 7 is the extreme left?
1 = 1 right
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 left
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

136. Do you usually read a daily newspaper?
1 = 1. Almost never
2 = 2. Rarely
3 = 3. About once a week
4 = 4. 2-3 times a week
5 = 5. I read one daily newspaper almost every day
6 = 6. I read more than one daily newspaper almost every day
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

137. Do you usually watch the news on TV?
1 = 1. Almost never
2 = 2. Rarely
3 = 3. About once a week
4 = 4. 2-3 times a week
5 = 5. I watch the news at least once a day
6 = 6. I watch the news more than once a day
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

138. To what extent, in your opinion, will the election campaign assist you in deciding whom to vote for?
1 = 1. To a great extent
2 = 2. to a certain extent
3 = 3. to a small extent
4 = 4. Not at all
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

139. Do you usually watch the election campaign broadcasts on TV? (For interviews before the beginning of broadcasts: Do you intend to watch the campaign broadcasts on TV?)
1 = 1. every day
2 = 2. frequently
3 = 3. sometimes
4 = 4. rarely
5 = 5. not at all
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

140. During the period of the elections, do you use the internet in connection to the elections?
1 = 1. Yes, I use it in connection to the elections
2 = 2. I use the internet, but not in connection to the elections
3 = 3. I do not use the internet at all
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

141. Which of the following capabilities of the internet have you used in connection to the election? Emails.
1 = 1. Do not use
2 = 2. Receive info through it
3 = 3. Distribute info through it
4 = 4. Both receive and distribute
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

150. Did you participate in the Election Compass on Ynet?
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. Not
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

151. Are you a member, a supporter, or an activist of a party?
1 = 1. no, I am not a supporter or an activist of any of the parties
2 = 2. I am a supporter of a party but not a member
3 = 3. I am a member of a party
4 = 4. I am an active member in a party
5 = 5. I am a member with a position in a party
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

152. Are you planning on voting in the elections to Knesset?
1 = 1. I am certain that I will vote
2 = 2. I think I will vote
3 = 3. I don’t think I will vote
4 = 4. I am certain that I will not vote
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

153. It seems that in the coming elections fewer people will vote than in the past. In your opinion, what is the main reason for this?
1 = 1. There is no difference between the parties
2 = 2. It is already clear who is going to win
3 = 3. In any case, it doesn’t matter who you vote for, because it doesn’t change the situation
4 = 4. The public is fed up with politics and politicians
5 = 5. There is a feeling that there is no one to vote for
6 = 6. People don’t care about politics
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

154. If the elections for the Knesset were held today, for which list would you vote?
1 = 1. Kadima
2 = 2. Likud
3 = 3. Labor
4 = 4. Israel beiteinu (Liberman)
5 = 5. Habayit Hayehudi + New Mafdal
6 = 6. Yahadut Ha'tora
7 = 7. Shas
8 = 8. The New Movement - Meretz
9 = 9. Hayihud haleumi (Tikva, Tkuma, Moledet)
10 = 10. Green movement - MEMAD
11 = 11. The Green Party
12 = 12. Green Leaf
13 = 13. The Pensioners
14 = 14. Tzomet
15 = 15. Strong Israel (Efrayim Sneh)
17 = 17. Balad
19 = 19. Hadash
95 = 95. Other
96 = 96. Blank ballot
97 = 97. Undecided/Debating
98 = 98. Do not intend to vote
99 = 99. Refuse to answer

155. And what about your spouse – if you have one – how, to the best of your knowledge, will he/she vote?
1 = 1. Kadima
2 = 2. Likud
3 = 3. Labor
4 = 4. Israel beiteinu (Liberman)
5 = 5. Habayit Hayehudi + New Mafdal
6 = 6. Yahadut Ha'tora
7 = 7. Shas
8 = 8. The New Movement - Meretz
9 = 9. Hayihud haleumi (Tikva, Tkuma, Moledet)
10 = 10. Green movement - MEMAD
11 = 11. The Green Party
12 = 12. Green Leaf
13 = 13. The Pensioners
14 = 14. Tzomet
15 = 15. Strong Israel (Efrayim Sneh)
17 = 17. Balad
19 = 19. Hadash
90 = I don't have a spouse
91 = I don't know how my spouse votes
95 = 95. Other
96 = 96. Blank ballot
97 = 97. Undecided/Debating
98 = 98. Do not intend to vote
99 = 99. Refuse to answer

156. If there were two ballots in these elections, one for the prime minister and one for the Knesset: Whom would you vote for the prime minister post?
1 = 1 Livni
2 = 2 Netanyahu
3 = 3 Barak
4 = 4 Liberman
5 = 5 Yishai
6 = 6 Other
7 = 7 Blank ballot
9 = 9 I wouldn’t vote

161. To what extent do you personally care about who will be the prime minister after the election?
1 = 1. I care a lot
2 = 2. I care pretty much
3 = 3. I care a little
4 = 4. I do not care at all
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

162. Which list did you vote for in the last Knesset elections in 2006?
1 = 1. Kadima
2 = 2. Likud
3 = 3. Labor
4 = 4. Israel beiteinu (Liberman)
5 = 5. Ihud Leumi + Mafdal
6 = 6. Yahadut Ha'tora
7 = 7. Shas
8 = 8. Meretz/ Yachad
9 = 9. Shinui (Headed by Levental)
10 = 10. Hetz (Split off from Shinui headed by Poraz)
11 = 11. The Green Party
12 = 12. Green Leaf
13 = 13. The Pensioners
14 = 14. Hazit Leumit Yehudit (Baruch Marzel)
15 = 15. Herut (Michael Kleiner)
16 = 16. Tafnit (Uzi Dayan)
17 = 17. Balad
19 = 19. Hadash
95 = 95. Other
96 = 96. Blank ballot
97 = 97. I didn't vote, though I had the right to vote
98 = 98. I didn't vote, because I didn't have the right to vote
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

163. Did you participate in the municipal elections that were held in November 2008?
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. No
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

164. Which of the following terms best defines your identity?
1 = 1 Israeli
2 = 2 Jewish
3 = 3. Ashkenazi/ Sephardi
4 = 4. My religiousness/ secularity
8 = 8. Arab sector
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

168. Which of the following terms best defines your identity?
1 = 1 Israeli
2 = 2 Palestinian
3 = 3 Arab
4 = 4 My religion (Muslim/ Christian/ Druze)
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

172. To the best of your knowledge, what is the minimum threshold for representation in elections to the Knesset?
1 = 1. right answer: 2%
2 = 2. wrong answer
8 = 3. I do not know
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

173. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of the overall government budget currently goes to the security budget?
1 = 1. less than 10%
2 = 2. between 10% - 40%
3 = 3. between 40% - 75%
4 = 4. more than 75%
8 = 8. I do not know
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

174. To the best of your knowledge, who is the current Knesset chairperson?
1 = 1. right answer: Dalya Itzik
2 = 2. wrong answer
8 = 8. I do not know
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

175. To what extent do you observe the religious tradition?
1 = 1. I do not observe the tradition at all
2 = 2. I observe some elements of the tradition
3 = 3. I observe the tradition to a great extent
4 = 4. I observe the tradition completely to its every detail
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

Country of birth (6 categories)
1 = Israel
2 = North Africa
3 = Asia
4 = East Europe
5 = West and central Europe
6 = America, central and south Africa and Oceania

178. (not for Arabs): Interviewer: If interviewee came from the Former USSR from 1989 and on, circle: 1. Immigrant from the USSR
1 = 1. An immigrant from the USSR

Country of birth of father (6 categories)
1 = Israel (1)
2 = North Africa (61-65, 83)
3 = Asia (56, 57, 66-72, 81, 82, 84-92)
4 = Eastern Europe (16-30, 53, 54, 55)
5 = Western and central Europe (2-15, 51, 52, 58)
6 = America, Central and South Africa and Oceania (31-49)

Origin by father (11 categories)
1 = North Africa
2 = Asia
3 = Eastern Europe
4 = West or central 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 and Central Europe
11 = Born in Israel, Father born in America/ Australia/ South Africa

184. The average monthly expenditure for a family in Israel is about 11,000 NIS. Considering the expenditures of your family, do you spend:
1 = 1. Much more than the average
2 = 2. a little more than the average
3 = 3. about the average
4 = 4. a little less than the average
5 = 5. much less than the average
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

185. Are you worried that you will lose your job or your source of income?
1 = 1. not at all worried
2 = 2. a little worried
3 = 3. very worried
4 = 4. I have lost my job recently and I am looking for work
5 = 5. I am not working and I am not looking for work
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

188. To which social class do you belong?
1 = 1 high
2 = 2 medium-high
3 = 3 medium
4 = 4 low
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

189. What is your religion?
1 = 1. Jewish
2 = 2. Muslim
3 = 3. Christian
4 = 4. Druze
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

190. (not for Arabs): How would you define yourself?
1 = 1. secular
2 = 2. traditional
3 = 3. religious
4 = 4. haredi
8 = 8. Arab sector
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

191. What was the last schooling institution that you attended?
1 = 1. Did not study at all
2 = 2. elementary school and junior high
3 = 3.0High school (including non-vocational, professional, agricultural, technological, yeshiva)
4 = 4.0Institute providing training courses and continuing education programs (up to a year)
5 = 5. Post high school institution (teachers seminar, nursing school, engineering school, yeshiva)
6 = 6.0Academic institute
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

192. (not for Arabs): Thank you very much. Your interview was especially interesting. In principle, would you be willing for us to contact you in the next week or two, to set up another short face-to-face interview? (Write down name and telephone number)
0 = Not interested
1 = Interested

194. Language of the interview
1 = 1. Hebrew
2 = 2. Arabic
3 = 3. Russian

195. Sector
1 = 1. Jewish
2 = 2. Arab

Week of sample
1 = Week 1
2 = Week 2
3 = Week 3

0 = Only the first time
1 = Two times

What is your age group?
1 = 1. 18-22
2 = 2. 23-29
3 = 3. 30-39
4 = 4. 40-49
5 = 5. 50-59
6 = 6. 60-69
7 = 7. 70-79
8 = 8. 80 and over

2. For those who did not vote: Why didn’t you vote?
0 = refuses to answer/ no answer
1 = general statement - "was not possible", "I could not" etc.
2 = work/studies/family constraints
3 = preferred other activities on that day
4 = physical limitations/ illness/ difficulties getting to the ballot box
5 = rainy/ stormy weather
6 = "received instruction not to vote" (from a religious authority)
7 = "I wasn't told who to vote for"
8 = "Don't feel that I have enough knowledge"
9 = "Not enough time in Israel to formulate an opinion"
10 = "Not interested in living here and therefore I don't care about voting"
11 = Basic lack of trust in the system
12 = Exhibited or implied indifference ("Doesn't interest me", "Didn't feel like it")
13 = Despair from the situation
14 = No party matches the opinions of the interviewee
15 = All parties are the same
16 = Lack of trust in the parties and their intentions
17 = There was no suitable candidate (general position - combining criteria of trust and capability)
18 = Don't trust in politicians (capability dimension)
19 = Don't trust the politicians (Trust dimension)

3. Which list did you vote for in the last elections to Knesset?
1 = 1. Kadima
2 = 2. Likud
3 = 3. Labor
4 = 4. Israel beiteinu (Liberman)
5 = 5. Habayit Hayehudi + New Mafdal
6 = 6. Yahadut Ha'tora
7 = 7. Shas
8 = 8. The New Movement - Meretz
9 = 9. Haihud haleumi (HaTikva, Tkuma, Moledet)
10 = 10. Green movement - MEMAD
11 = 11. The Green Party
12 = 12. Green Leaf
13 = 13. The Pensioners
14 = 14. Tzomet
15 = 15. Strong Israel (Efrayim Sneh)
17 = 17. Balad
19 = 19. Hadash
95 = 95. Other
96 = 96. Blank ballot
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

4. And what about your spouse – if you have one – how, to the best of your knowledge, did he/she vote?
1 = 1. Kadima
2 = 2. Likud
3 = 3. Labor
4 = 4. Israel beiteinu (Liberman)
5 = 5. Habayit Hayehudi + New Mafdal
6 = 6. Yahadut Ha'tora
7 = 7. Shas
8 = 8. The New Movement - Meretz
9 = 9. Haihud haleumi (HaTikva, Tkuma, Moledet)
10 = 10. Green movement - MEMAD
11 = 11. The Green Party
12 = 12. Green Leaf
13 = 13. The Pensioners
14 = 14. Tzomet
15 = 15. Strong Israel (Efrayim Sneh)
17 = 17. Balad
19 = 19. Hadash
90 = 90. I don’t have a spouse
91 = 91. I don’t know how my spouse voted
95 = 95. Other
96 = 96. Blank ballot
97 = Undecided
98 = did not vote
99 = 99. Refuses to answer

5. Of the possible coalitions, which coalition do you most prefer?
1 = 1 National unity government headed by Netanyahu
2 = 2 National unity government headed by Livni
3 = 3 National unity government with rotation between Netanyahu and Livni
4 = 4 Right-wing government headed by Netanyahu
5 = 5 Other
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses
10 = 10 Likud and Labor government headed by Netanyahu
11 = 11 Kadima and Labor government headed by Livni
12 = 12 Left wing government headed by Livni
13 = 13 Left wing government headed by Barak
14 = 14 Left wing government (without specifying a prime minister)
15 = 15 Center - left wing government (without specifying a prime minister)
16 = 16 Center government (without specifying a prime minister)
17 = 17 National unity government (without specifying a prime minister)
18 = 18 Government headed by Netanyahu (No details)
19 = 19 Government headed by Livni (No details)
20 = 20 A government with ‘Israel Beiteinu’
21 = 21 Rotation between Netanyahu and Liberman
22 = 22 Government headed by Liberman
23 = 23 A government without ‘Israel Beiteinu’
24 = 24 A government without ‘Shas’
25 = 25 Rotation between Netanyahu, Livni and Barak
30 = 30 None
31 = 31 Whatever is good for the country
32 = 32 New Elections
33 = 33 No preference/ Don’t know
34 = 34 Refuse to answer

6. In general, are you pleased or not pleased with the results of the elections?
1 = 1 very pleased
2 = 2 rather pleased
3 = 3 Not so pleased
4 = 4 not at all pleased
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

7. When did you make your final decision to vote for _______ _ _ ___?
1 = 1 On election day itself
2 = 2 2-3 days before the election
3 = 3 A week before the election
4 = 4 A month before the election
5 = 5. a few months before the election
6 = 6. I knew from the beginning who I would vote for
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

8. How many times did you watch the election campaign broadcasts of the parties on TV?
1 = 1. every night
2 = 2.almost every night
3 = 3. a few times
4 = 4. just once
5 = 5. never
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

10. There are all types of opinions on what the recent elections "were about." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The elections indicate that the people wants the Right.
1 = 1. Definitely disagree
2 = 2. 2 do not agree
3 = 3. Not sure
4 = 4. Agree
5 = 5. Definitely agree
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

20. All in all, in your opinion what were the elections mainly about? Was it:
1 = 1 about the foreign policy issue (meaning Palestinian state and the Golan Heights)
2 = 2 about security situation
3 = 3 about the socio-economic situation
4 = 4 about corruption
5 = 5 about who is fit to be prime minister
6 = 6 Do not read: Don’t know
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses

21. In your opinion, is the party “Israel Beiteinu” first and foremost a party representing the immigrants from the former Soviet Union or is it not that kind of party?
1 = 1 It is first and foremost represents the immigrants from the former Soviet Union
2 = 2 It is not that kind of a party
9 = 9. Do not read: no answer, refuses