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Tamano
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To begin with, in your opinion, what is the most serious problem faced by the country?
How frequently do you listen to the news on the radio?
How frequently do you watch the news on TV?
How frequently do you read the news in newspapers?
How frequently do you read the news on the Internet?
How would you describe the country’s economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
Do you think that the country’s current economic situation is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?
How would you describe your overall economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
How do you think that your current economic situation is compared to 12 months ago?
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...A member of the National Assembly (Representative, Senator)?
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...A local public official (e.g, a mayor, municipal councilperson, provincial official) ?
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...Any ministry, public institution or state agency?
Have you attended a city council meeting, town meeting or village meeting in the past 12 months?
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official or councilman of the city/town/village within the past 12 months?
Would you say that the services the city/town/village council is providing are…?
Taking into account the current public services in the country, who should be given more responsibilities?
And taking into account the available economic resources in the country, who should manage more money?
In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood?
Meetings of any religious organization? Do you attend them…
Meetings of a parents’ association at school? Do you attend them…
Meetings of a committee or association for community improvement? Do you attend them...
Meetings of an association of professionals, traders or farmers? Do you attend them…
Meetings of a labor union? Do you attend them…
Meetings of a political party or political movement? Do you attend them…
Associations or groups of women or home makers. Do you attend them…
Changing the subject, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are...?
Now, speaking of the people from here, would you say that people in this community are generally very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...?
How much do you trust people that you meet for the first time?
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
According to the meaning that the terms "left" and "right" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale?
To what degree do you agree that the government of Belize provides social services such as healthcare, education, housing, to foreigners who come to live or work in this country?
Would you say that the people who come to live here from other countries do the jobs that Belizeans do not want to do, or generally take jobs away from Belizeans?
Have you ever participated in a public demonstration or protest?
In the past year, did you participate in a public demonstration or protest?
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances? When there is high unemployment.
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances? When there are a lot of social protests.
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances? When there is a lot of crime.
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances? When there is high inflation, with excessive prices increases.
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances? When there is a lot of corruption.
Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient grounds for the Prime Ministers to shut down the National Assembly (House of Representative and Senate) or do you think there can never be sufficient grounds to do so?
Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient grounds for the Prime Minister to dissolve the Supreme Court or do you think that there can never be sufficient grounds to do so?
Now changing the subject, have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?
Now, changing the subject, have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months? That is, have you been a victim of robbery, burglary, assault, fraud, blackmail extortion, violent threats or any other type of crime in the past year?
What kind of crime were you a victim of, when and where did it happen, or do you not recall?
What type of crime?
About when did this occur?
In what place did this occur?
Did the criminal or criminals use violence against you?
Did you report the crime to any institution?
Why did you not report the crime?
Were you a victim of an armed robbery of property not including your car in the past 12 months? How many times?
Your house has been burglarized in the past 12 months? How many times?
Have you been a victim of acts of vandalism against your house in the past 12 months? How many times?
Has your vehicle or motorcycle been stolen in the past 12 months? How many times?
Has your vehicle or motorcycle been burglarized or vandalized in the past 12 months? How many times?
Have you been a victim of any type of fraud in the past 12 months? How many times?
Has anyone threatened to kill you for any reason in the past 12 months? How many times?
Have you been assaulted by anyone in the past 12 months? How many times?
In the past 12 months has any police officer mistreated you verbally, physically or assaulted you? How many times?
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Have you been wounded by a gun in the past 12 months? How many times?
Have you been injured by a knife or razor in the past 12 months? How many times?
Have you been a victim of any kind of sexual crime in the past 12 months? How many times?
In the past 12 months, have you been a victim of blackmail or extortion? How many times?
Have you or any member of your family been kidnapped in the past 12 months?
Has any relative or person that lives with you in your house been murdered in the past 12 months?
Has any member of your family hit or punched you in the past 12 months?
In order to apprehend criminals do you think that the authorities should always respect the law or that occasionally they can operate at the margin of the law?
Speaking of the neighborhood where you live, and thinking of the possibility of being assaulted or robbed, do you feel very safe, somewhat safe, somewhat unsafe or very unsafe?
Because of fear of crime in the past 12 months you… Have limited the places where you go shopping?
Because of fear of crime in the past 12 months you… Have limited the places of recreation?
Because of fear of crime in the past 12 months you… Have you closed your business in the past 12 months because of fear of crime?
Because of fear of crime in the past 12 months you... Have felt the need to move?
Because of fear of crime in the past 12 months you… Have organized with the other members of the community?
Because of fear of crime in the past 12 months you… Have you changed jobs in the past 12 months because of fear of crime?
And speaking of the country in general, how much do you think that the level of crime that we have now represents a threat to our future well-being?
If you had to report an act of crime or violence, to which institution would you do it?
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty?
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the police would apprehend the guilty?
In your neighborhood, have you seen anyone selling drugs in the past 12 months?
To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs? Would you say a lot, somewhat, a little or none?
Some people say that the police in this community (town, village) protect people from criminals, while others say that the police that are involved in the criminal activity. What do you think?
Talking about the city or town where you live, do you think that the level of violence is generally high, medium, or low?
In the past 12 months, have you taken any measures in your home to protect yourself from crime?
What measures have you taken?
How much would you be willing to pay annually for insurance that would compensate or reimburse the losses or damages caused by crime against you or any members of your family?
If there were an effective means, how much would you be willing to pay annually for a service that would guarantee that you would not be a victim of any type of violent crime or robbery?
Which of the following do you consider to be the main cause of insecurity in your community?
To complete this section, how concerned do you think politicians are with improving the security of your city or community: very, somewhat, a little or not at all?
To what extent do you think the courts in Belize guarantee a fair trial?
To what extent do you respect the political institutions of Belize?
To what extent do you think that citizens’ basic rights are well protected by the political system of Belize?
To what extent do you feel proud of living under the political system of Belize?
To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of Belize?
To what extent do you trust the justice system?
To what extent do you trust the Elections and Boundaries Commission?
To what extent do you trust the Defence Force?
To what extent do you trust the National Assembly (House of Representative and Senate)?
To what extent do you trust the Government?
To what extent do you trust the Office of the Solicitor General?
To what extent do you trust the Police Department?
To what extent do you trust the Catholic Church?
To what extent do you trust the political parties?
To what extent do you trust the Prime Minister?
To what extent do you trust the Supreme Court?
To what extent do you trust the City/Town/Village council?
To what extent are you proud of being Belizean?
To what extent do you trust the Attorney General?
To what extent do you trust the anti-corruption commission?
To what extent do you trust elections?
To what extent do you believe that free trade agreement will help to improve the economy?
To what extent would you say the current government fights poverty?
To what extent would you say the current government promotes and protects democratic principles?
To what extent would you say the current government combats government corruption?
To what extent would you say the current government improves the security of citizens?
To what extent would you say the current government combats unemployment?
Thinking of political parties in general, to what extent do Belizean political parties represent their voters well?
To what extent does corruption exist within Belizean political parties?
How much do political parties listen to people like you?
And now thinking of the National Assembly (House of Representative and Senate). To what extent does the National Assembly obstruct the job of the Prime Minister?
To what extent do members of the National Assembly waste time discussing and debating?
How important to the country are the laws passed by the National Assembly?
To what extent does the National Assembly live up to your expectations?
Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job performance the current government of the United Democratic Party?
Now speaking of the National Assembly (House of Representative and Senate). Thinking in those members of the National Assembly as a whole, without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the Members of the National Asse
It is necessary for the progress of this country that our prime ministers limit the voice and vote of opposition parties, How much do you agree or disagree?
When the National Assembly (House of Representative and Senate) obstructs the work of our government, our prime ministers should govern without the National Assembly. How much do you agree or disagree?
When the Supreme Court obstructs the work of our government, it should be ignored by our prime ministers. How much do you agree or disagree?
Our prime ministers must follow the will of the people because what the people want is always right. How much do you agree or disagree?
The people should govern directly and not through elected representatives. How much do you agree or disagree?
In today’s world there is a battle between good and evil, and people must choose between one of the two. How much do you agree or disagree that such a battle between good and evil exits?
Once the people decide what is right, we must prevent a minority from opposing them. How much do you agree or disagree?
The largest obstacle to progress in our country is the ruling class or oligarchy taking advantage of the people. How much do you agree or disagree?
Democracy would be better off without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the interests of the country. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who govern this country are really interested in what people like you think. How much do you agree or disagree?
You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country. How much do you agree or disagree?
Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Despite our differences, we Belizeans have many things that unite us as a country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree or disagree with this statement?
The government, instead of the private sector, should own the most important enterprises and industries of the country.
The government, more than individuals, should be primarily responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people.
The government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for creating jobs.
The government should implement strong policies to reduce inequality between the rich and the poor.
In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the form of democracy in Belize?
In your opinion, is Belize very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democratic or not at all democratic?
Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in an organization or group to try to solve community problems. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in the blocking of roads. Using the same scale, how much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people squatting on private property or land. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people taking control over factories, offices and other buildings. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in a group working to violently overthrow an elected government. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people taking the law into their own hands when the government does not punish criminals. How much do you approve or disapprove?
To what degree do you approve or disapprove of a law prohibiting public protests?
To what degree do you approve or disapprove of a law prohibiting the meetings of any group that criticizes the Belizean political system?
To what extent would you approve or disapprove if the government decided which television programs can be viewed?
To what extent would you approve or disapprove if the government decided which books are allowed in public school libraries?
To what extent would you approve or disapprove if the government banned any media outlets that criticized it?
There are people who always say bad things of the Belizean form of government, not just the government but the system of government. How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people’s right to vote?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed to conduct peaceful demonstrations in order to express their views?
Still thinking of those who only say bad things of the Belizean form of government, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people appearing on television to make speeches?
And now, changing the topic and thinking of homosexuals, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
With which of the following statements do you agree with the most:
Do you think that our country needs a government that rules with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?
There are people who say that we need a strong leader that does not have to be elected. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always best. What do you think?
With which of the following statements do you agree the most:
During election time, some people try to convince others to vote for a party or candidate. How often have you tried to convince others to vote for a party or candidate?
There are people who work for parties or candidates during electoral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last general elections of 2008?
A mother of several children needs to obtain a birth certificate for one of them. In order not to waste time waiting, she pays the county or municipal clerk BZ$10. Do you think that what the woman did is
An unemployed individual is the brother-in-law of an important politician, and the politician uses his influence to get his brother-in-law a job. Do you think the politician is
Has a police officer ask you for a bribe during the past year?
During the past year did any government employee ask you for a bribe?
During the past year, to process any kind of document (like a license, for example), did you have to pay any money above that required by law?
At your workplace, have you had to pay a bribe in the last year?
Did you have to pay a bribe to the courts within the past year?
In order to receive attention in a hospital or a clinic during the past year, did you have to pay a bribe?
Have you had to pay a bribe at school during the past year?
Did anyone ask you for a bribe to avoid having the electricity cut off?
Do you think given the way things are, sometimes paying a bribe is justified?
Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is
What is the name of the current president of the United States?
What is the name of the President of the Senate in Belize?
How many constituencies or electoral divisions does the Belize have?
How long is the government’s term of office in Belize?
What is the name of the current president of Brazil?
Are you registered to vote?
Did you vote in the last general elections of 2008?
Who did you vote for in the last general elections of 2008?
In general, men are better political leaders than women. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?
Do you currently identify with a political party?
Which political party do you identify with?
Would you say that your identification with that party is very weak, weak, not weak or strong, strong, very strong?
How much interest do you have in politics: a lot, some, little or none?
How often do you discuss politics with other people?
What was the highest level of education you completed?
How old are you?
What is your religion?
How often do you attend religious services?
Into which of the following income ranges does the total monthly income of this household fit, including remittances from abroad and the income of all the working adults and children?
Does your family receive remittances from abroad?
How do you generally use the remittances?
To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad?
Do you have close relatives who use to live in this household and are now living abroad?
How often do you communicate with them?
Do you have any intention of going to live or work in another country in the next three years?
The salary that you receive and total family income :
What is your marital status?
How many children do you have?
How many children live with you at the present time?
Do you consider yourself white, creole, spanish, mestizo, indigenous, garifuna or other?
What language have you spoken at home since childhood?
Talking about other things, how often do you use the internet?
Television
Refrigerator
Conventional telephone (not cellular)
Cellular telephone
Vehicle
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Motorcycle
Indoor plumbing
Indoor bathroom
Computer
How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently
What is your main occupation or type of work?
In this job are you:
Do you have health insurance through your employer?
During your childhood, where did you mainly live? In the countryside?
Where were you living 5 years ago?
The place where you lived 5 years ago was: