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To begin, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are...?
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?
Do you think that in 12 months the economic situation of the country will be better, the same or worse than it is now?
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?
Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Do you think that in 12 months your economic situation will be better than, the same as, or worse than it is now?
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from... A member of Parliament
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from... A local public official for example caretaker, Parish Councilor
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from... Any ministry, state agency or public agency or institution
Have you attended a town meeting, parish council meeting or other meeting in the past 12 months?
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official or Parish Councillor within the past 12 months?
Would you say that the services the Parish Council is providing to the people are...?
In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood?
Meetings of a community improvement committee or association? Do you attend them...
Meetings of an association of professionals, merchants, manufacturers or farmers? Do you attend them...
Meetings of associations or groups of women or home makers. Do you attend them...
On what step of the ladder do you feel at this moment? Please choose the ladder that represents best your opinion.
Now, speaking of the people from around here, would you say that people in this community are very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...?
According to the meaning that the terms "liberals" and "conservatives" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale?
In the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstration or protest march?
¿How many times have you participated in a demonstration or protest march in the last 12 months?
Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the Prime Minister of the country to close the Parliament and govern without Parliament?
Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the Prime Minister of the country to dissolve the Supreme Court and govern without Supreme Court?
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 12 months?
Thinking of that the last crime of which you were a victim, from the list I am going to read to you, what kind of crime was it?
Has any other person living in your household been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?
In order to catch criminals, do you believe that the authorities should always abide by the law or that occassionaly they can cross the line?
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?
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 were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty?
To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs? Would you say a lot, somewhat, a little or none?
To what extent do you think that citizens' basic rights are well protected by the political system of Jamaica?
To what extent do you feel proud of living under the political system of Jamaica?
To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of Jamaica?
To what extent do you believe that free trade agreements help to improve the economy?
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 that the current government is managing the economy well?
How worried are you that there will be a violent attack by terrorists in Jamaica in the next 12 months? Are you very, somewhat, a little, or not at all worried, or would you say that you have not thought much about this?
How worried are you that you or someone in your family will become a victim of a violent attack by terrorists? Are you very, somewhat, a little, or not at all worried, or would you say that you have not thought much about this?
Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job performance of the current government of the Jamaica Labour Party...?
Now speaking of Parliament, and thinking of members of Parliaments as a whole, without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the members of Parliament are performing their jobs...?
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 with that view?
When the Parliament obstructs the work of our government, our prime ministers should govern without the Parliament. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
When the Supreme Court obstructs the work of our government, our prime ministers should ignore it. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
The people should govern directly rather than through elected representatives. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the country. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
Those who govern this country are interested in what people like you think. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements?
Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Jamaican government, instead of the private sector, should own the most important enterprises and industries of the country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Jamaican government, more than individuals, should be the most responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Jamaican government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for creating jobs. To what extent to do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Jamaican government should implement strong policies to reduce income inequality between the rich and the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Jamaican government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for providing retirement pensions. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Jamaican government, more than the private sector should be primarily responsible for providing health care services. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way democracy works in Jamaica?
In your opinion, is Jamaica 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 to protest. Using the same scale, how much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people seizing private property or land to protest. 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?
There are people who only say bad things about the Jamaica form of government, not just the incumbent 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 about the Jamaica 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?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that same-sex couples can have the right to marry?
Do you think that our country needs a government 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 who does not have to be elected by the vote of the people. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always best. What do you think?
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 2007?
In the last twelve months, did you have any official dealings in the in the parish council office?
In the last twelve months, to process any kind of document like a permit, for example, did you have to pay any money beyond that required by law?
In order to be seen in a hospital or a clinic in the last twelve months, did you have to pay a bribe?
Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is...?
In general, would you say the fight against corruption in Jamaica has been very successful, somewhat successful, not very successful, or not at all successful?
Do you believe that it is better to live in an orderly society where certain freedoms are limited, or do you believe it is better to live in a society where all rights and freedoms are respected, although there may be less order as a result?
Some say that our country is suffering a very serious economic crisis, others say that we are suffering but it is not very serious, while others say that there isn't any economic crisis. What do you think?
Who is the most to blame for the current economic crisis in our country from among the following:
In recent years and thinking about election campaigns, has a candidate or someone from a political party offered you something, like a favor, food, or any other benefit or thing in return for your vote or support?
And thinking of the last time this happened; did what they offered make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate or party that offered you those goods?
When the police come into your neighborhood do you usually feel that they are there to help you, or that they are there to abuse you?
Do you feel that the interests of the police and the interests of the people in your neighborhood are basically opposed, or that you have a lot in common with the police--that you share similar interests?
Do you think that a closer working relationship between police and persons in your community could help reduce crime, or would that make no difference?
Suppose a government programme were developed for this purpose. Would you be willing to work closely with the police on community projects to fight crime, or would you feel hesitant to do that?
Within five years, do you see yourself playing some role in the country's politics, for example...
In your opinion, generally speaking, is the country moving in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
Could you tell me, what is your main source of information about the country's situation?
How concerned would you say you are, that you will be left without work or unemployed during the next 12 months?
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?
Do you or someone else living in your household receive remittances, that is, economic assistance from abroad?
To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad?
In the last twelve months, has the amount of money that you receive from abroad decreased, increased, stayed the same, or you did not receive remittances from abroad in the last twelve months?
Do you have close relatives who used to live in this household and are now living abroad?
Do you have any intention of going to live or work in another country in the next three years?
What was the main reason why the income of your household decreased in the past two years?
Do you consider yourself black, indian, white, Chinese, mixed or of another race?
What is your mother tongue, that is the language you spoke first at home when you were a child?
About how often do you pay attention to the news, whether on TV, the radio, newspapers or the internet?
Besides you, has anyone in your household lost his or her job in the past two years?