Survey on 2016 Legislative Council Elections Public Governance Programme, Lingnan University Hello! We are from Lingnan University. We are conducting a survey on 2016 Legislative Council Elections. Is your number XXXX XXXX ? Among your household members, how many of them are registered voters? Yes, enter the number and find the computer-chosen one for interview. No, interview stops and say “thank you”. The survey is a part of an important research project. It is a bit long and will last for more than 15 minutes. Are you ok with that? 1. 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) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 2. 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 (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know Please tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with each of the following statements. 3. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] You feel you understand the most important political issues of this country. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 4. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] In a democracy it is important to seek compromise among different viewpoints. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 5. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] Most politicans do not care about the people. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 6. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] Most politicians are trustworthy. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 7. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] Politicians are the main problem in Hong Kong. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 8. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] Having a strong leader in government is good for Hong Kong even if the leader bends the rules to get things done. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 9. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] The people, and not politicians, should make our most important policy decisions. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 10. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] 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 (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 11. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] Poor people should have a greater voice in politics. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 12. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] Ethnic minorities should adapt to Hong Kong's way of life. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 13. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] Immigrants are generally good for Hong Kong's economy. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 14. [Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:] Hong Kong's culture is generally harmed by immigrants. (1) Strongly agree (2) Somewhat agree (3) Neither agree nor disagree (4) Somewhat disagree (5) Strongly disagree (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know Now changing the topic. 15. Do you regard yourself as a Chinese? . (1)Yes (2) No [Go to Q.22] (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know Some people say that the following things are important for being truly Chinese. Other says they are not important. How important do you think each of the following is... very important, fairly important, not very important, or not important at all? 16. [How important do you think the following is for being truly Chinese, very important, fairly important, not very important, or not important at all?] To have been born in China. (1) Very important (2) Fairly important (3) Not very important (4) Not important at all (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 17. [How important do you think the following is for being truly Chinese, very important, fairly important, not very important, or not important at all?] To have lived in China for most of one's life. (1) Very important (2) Fairly important (3) Not very important (4) Not important at all (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 18. [How important do you think the following is for being truly Chinese, very important, fairly important, not very important, or not important at all?] To be able to speak Putonghua. (1) Very important (2) Fairly important (3) Not very important (4) Not important at all (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 19. [How important do you think the following is for being truly Chinese, very important, fairly important, not very important, or not important at all?] To respect China’s political institutions and laws. (1) Very important (2) Fairly important (3) Not very important (4) Not important at all (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 20. [How important do you think the following is for being truly Chinese, very important, fairly important, not very important, or not important at all?] To regard oneself a Chinese. (1) Very important (2) Fairly important (3) Not very important (4) Not important at all (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 21. [How important do you think the following is for being truly Chinese, very important, fairly important, not very important, or not important at all?] To have Chinese ancestry. (1) Very important (2) Fairly important (3) Not very important (4) Not important at all (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 22. How widespread do you think corruption such as bribe taking is among politicians in Hong Kong, 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 (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 23. Some people think that the government should cut taxes even if it means spending less on social services such as health and education. Other people feel that the government should spend more on social services such as health and education even if it means raising taxes. Where would you place yourself on this scale where0 is "Governments should decrease taxes and spend less on services" and 10 is "Governments should increase taxes and spend more on services"? __ __ [00 – 10] (97) Refused to answer (98) Don’t know 24. Now thinking about the performance of the Hong Kong SAR Government in general, how good or bad a job do you think the SAR Government did over the past four 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 (7) Refused to answer (8) Don’t know 25. Would you say that any of the parties in Hong Kong represent your views reasonably well? (1) Yes (5) No [Go to Q.27] (7) Refused to answer [Go to Q.27] (8) Don’t know [Go to Q.27] 26. Which party represents your views best? [Do not read the answers.] (01) The Democratic Party (02) Civic Party (03) Labour Party (04) Hong Kong Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood (05) Neighbourhood and Worker's Service Centre (06) People Power (07) League of Social Democrats (08) Neo Democrats (09) Third Side (10) Path of Democracy (11) Civic Passion (12) Proletariat Political Institute (13) Hong Kong Resurgence (14) Hong Kong Indigenous (15) Youngspiration (16) Demosistō (17) Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (18) The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (19) New People’s Party (20) Liberal Party (21) Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong (22) New Territories Association of Societies (23) Others：________________ (97) Refused to answer (98) Don’t know 27.