CSES Module 5 questionnaire Prepared for the 2018 Hungarian Public Opinion Study (HPOS) Note that question numbers do not always correspond to question numbers in the dataset. Q01. POLITICAL INTEREST TEXT: How interested would you say you are in politics? Are you very interested, somewhat interested, not very interested, or not at all interested? 1. VERY INTERESTED 2. SOMEWHAT INTERESTED 3. NOT VERY INTERESTED 4. NOT AT ALL INTERESTED 7. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED [To be recorded in all subsequent questions] 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON’T KNOW [To be recorded in all subsequent questions] Q02. POLITICS IN THE MEDIA TEXT: And how closely do you follow politics on TV, radio, newspapers, or the Internet? Very closely, fairly closely, not very closely, or not at all? 1. VERY CLOSELY 2. FAIRLY CLOSELY 3. NOT VERY CLOSELY 4. NOT AT ALL Q04. ATTITUDES ABOUT ELITES TEXT: Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? (Q3) You feel you understand the most important political issues of this country. (Q8) The government should take measures to reduce differences in income levels. Q4_1 What people call compromise in politics is really just selling out on one's principles. Q4_2 Most politicians do not care about the people. Q4_3 Most politicians are trustworthy. Q4_4 Politicians are the main problem in Hungary. Q4_5 Having a strong leader in government is good for Hungary even if the leader bends the rules to get things done. 1 Q4_6 The people, and not politicians, should make our most important policy decisions. Q4_7 Most politicians care only about the interests of the rich and powerful. 1. STRONGLY AGREE 2. SOMEWHAT AGREE 3. NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE 4. SOMEWHAT DISAGREE 5. STRONGLY DISAGREE Q05. OUT-GROUP ATTITUDES TEXT: Now thinking about ethnic minorities in Hungary. (Please say to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:) Q5_1 Minorities should adapt to the customs and traditions of Hungary. Q5_2 The will of the majority should always prevail, even over the rights of minorities. Q5_3 Immigrants are generally good for Hungary's economy. Q5_4 Hungary's culture is generally harmed by immigrants. Q5_5 Immigrants increase crime rates in Hungary. 1. STRONGLY AGREE 2. SOMEWHAT AGREE 3. NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE 4. SOMEWHAT DISAGREE 5. STRONGLY DISAGREE Q06. NATIONAL IDENTITY TEXT: Now changing the topic... TEXT: Some people say that the following things are important for being truly Hungarian. Other says they are not important. How important do you think the following is for being truly Hungarian... very important, fairly important, not very important, or not important at all? Q6_1 To have been born in Hungary. Q6_2 To have Hungarian ancestry. Q6_3 To be able to speak Magyar nyelv. Q6_4 To follow Hungarian customs and traditions. Maybe add: To be of Christian religion. 1. VERY IMPORTANT 2. FAIRLY IMPORTANT 2 3. NOT VERY IMPORTANT 4. NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL Q07. HOW WIDESPREAD IS CORRUPTION TEXT: Now on to another topic. TEXT: How widespread do you think corruption such as bribe taking is among politicians in Magyarorszag: very widespread, quite widespread, not very widespread, or it hardly happens at all? 1. VERY WIDESPREAD 2. QUITE WIDESPREAD 3. NOT VERY WIDESPREAD 4. IT HARDLY HAPPENS AT ALL Q09. GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE: GENERAL TEXT: Now thinking about the performance of the government in Budapest in general, how good or bad a job do you think the government in Budapest did over the past 4 years? Has it done a very good job? A good job? A bad job? A very bad job? 1. VERY GOOD JOB 2. GOOD JOB 3. BAD JOB 4. VERY BAD JOB Q10a. IS THERE A PARTY THAT REPRESENTS RESPONDENT'S VIEWS TEXT: Would you say that any of the parties in Magyarorszag represents your views reasonably well? 1. YES 5. NO -> GO TO Q11 Q10b. PARTY THAT REPRESENTS RESPONDENT'S VIEWS BEST TEXT: <IF YES AT Q10a> Which party represents your views best? 01-95. [PLEASE PROVIDE PARTY CODES] Q11. STATE OF ECONOMY TEXT: Would you say that over the past twelve months, the state of the economy in Hungary has gotten much better, gotten somewhat better, stayed about the same, gotten somewhat worse, or gotten much worse? 3 1. GOTTEN MUCH BETTER 2. GOTTEN SOMEWHAT BETTER 3. STAYED THE SAME 4. GOTTEN SOMEWHAT WORSE 5. GOTTEN MUCH WORSE Q12LH-a. CURRENT LOWER HOUSE ELECTION: DID RESPONDENT CAST A BALLOT TEXT: In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. We want to ask if you voted in the elections in April of this year, which were for the National Assembly. Which of the following statements best describes you: One, I did not vote in the elections on April of this year; Two, I thought about voting this time - but didn’t; Three, I usually vote, but didn’t this time; or Four, I am sure I voted? 1. I did not vote <GO TO Q17> 2. I thought about voting this time - but didn't <GO TO Q17> 3. I usually vote, but didn't this time <GO TO Q17> 4. I am sure I voted 6. <Volunteered:> Respondent not registered on electoral lists, or not eligible to vote in that election <GO TO Q19a> 7. <Volunteered:> Refused 8. <Volunteered:> Don’t know 9. <Volunteered:> Respondent cast invalid ballot Q12LH-b. CURRENT LOWER HOUSE ELECTION: VOTE CHOICE - PARTY LIST NOTES: If respondent cast a ballot in the legislative election – proportional national-level district. TEXT: For which party list or party did you vote for in parliamentary elections this year – in the national-level district? [USE APPROPRIATE EXPRESSION] Please take a look at this card of participating parties and coalitions. [INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: SHOWCARD] 01-95. [PLEASE PROVIDE PARTY/CANDIDATE CODES] 96. RESPONDENT CAST INVALID BALLOT Q12LH-c. CURRENT LOWER HOUSE ELECTION: VOTE CHOICE - DISTRICT CANDIDATE NOTES: This item should report the respondent's vote choice for district candidate. TEXT: For which party candidate did you vote for in parliamentary elections this year – in the regional electoral district? [USE APPROPRIATE EXPRESSION] Please take a look at this card of participating parties and coalitions. [INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: SHOWCARD] 4 01-95. [PLEASE PROVIDE PARTY/CANDIDATE CODES] 96. RESPONDENT CAST INVALID BALLOT Q13a. PREVIOUS ELECTION: DID RESPONDENT CAST A BALLOT NOTE: This item should ascertain whether or not the respondent cast a ballot, regardless of whether or not it was valid, in the PREVIOUS election to be considered (see instructions). TEXT: Now we want to ask about the elections which happened previously, in 2014. Did you vote in the previous elections for the National Assembly that were held in April of 2014? 1. YES (Respondent cast a ballot) 5. NO (Respondent did not cast a ballot) <GO TO Q14> 6. <Volunteered:> Respondent not registered on electoral lists, or not eligible to vote in that election <GO TO Q14> 7. <Volunteered:> Refused <GO TO Q14> 8. <Volunteered:> Don’t know <GO TO Q14> 9. <Volunteered:> Respondent cast invalid ballot <GO TO Q14> Q13b. PREVIOUS ELECTION: VOTE CHOICE - PARTY LIST NOTE: This item should report the respondent's vote choice for party list in the PREVIOUS election. TEXT: For which party list or party did you vote for in 2014? Please take a look at this card of participating parties and coalitions. [INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: SHOWCARD] Fidesz–KDNP party alliance Unity (MSZP, Együtt, DK, PM, Liberálisok) Movement for a Better Hungary (Jobbik) Politics Can Be Different (LMP) Hungarian Workers' Party (Munkáspárt) The Homeland Not For Sale Movement Party (HNEM) Alliance of Mária Seres (SMS) Party of Greens (Greens) Social Democratic Hungarian Civic Party (Soc Dems) Together 2014 Party Party for a Fit and Healthy Hungary (SEM) Community for Social Justice People's Party (KTI) Democratic Community of Welfare and Freedom (JESZ) Gypsy Party of Hungary (MCP) Independent Smallholders Party (FKgP) Unity Party (ÖP) New Dimension Party (ÚDP) New Hungary Party (ÚMP) Other and Independent candidates A minority list 5 01-95. [PROVIDE PARTY/CANDIDATE CODES] 96. RESPONDENT CAST INVALID BALLOT Q13c. PREVIOUS ELECTION: VOTE CHOICE - DISTRICT CANDIDATE NOTE: This item should report the respondent's vote choice for district candidate in the PREVIOUS election. TEXT: For which party / constituency candidate did you vote for in 2014? Please take a look at this card of participating parties and coalitions. [INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: SHOWCARD] Fidesz–KDNP party alliance Unity (MSZP, Együtt, DK, PM, Liberálisok) Movement for a Better Hungary (Jobbik) Politics Can Be Different (LMP) Hungarian Workers' Party (Munkáspárt) The Homeland Not For Sale Movement Party (HNEM) Alliance of Mária Seres (SMS) Party of Greens (Greens) Social Democratic Hungarian Civic Party (Soc Dems) Together 2014 Party Party for a Fit and Healthy Hungary (SEM) Community for Social Justice People's Party (KTI) Democratic Community of Welfare and Freedom (JESZ) Gypsy Party of Hungary (MCP) Independent Smallholders Party (FKgP) Unity Party (ÖP) New Dimension Party (ÚDP) New Hungary Party (ÚMP) Other and Independent candidates A minority list 01-95. [PLEASE PROVIDE PARTY/CANDIDATE CODES] 96. RESPONDENT CAST INVALID BALLOT Q14a. WHO IS IN POWER CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TEXT: Some people say that it doesn't make any difference who is in power. Others say that it makes a big difference who is in power. Using the scale on this card, (where ONE means that it doesn't make any difference who is in power and FIVE means that it makes a big difference who is in power), where would you place yourself? [SHOWCARD] 1. IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE WHO IS IN POWER 2.