[Election and Democracy] Voter turnout in the national election [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that voting in elections is very important to be a good citizen [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to vote in elections [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that voting gives people some say about how the government runs things [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that it is important that honest elections are held regularly [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that it is important that people can say what they want without state/ government censorship [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech [Election and Democracy] % of those who are satisfied with the way democracy is working [Election and Democracy] % of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now [Election and Democracy] % of those who are optimistic about the future of their country's political system [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that their country's political system needs major reform [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that the state is run for the benefit of all the people [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think it important that long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have the right to vote in that countryfs national elections [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote [Election and Democracy] Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone [Election and Democracy] % of those who think that it is important that human rights organizations are allowed to operate without interference [Parliament] Statutory number of members [Parliament] Inhabitants per parliamentarian [Parliament] % of women in parliament [Parliament] % of MPs 40 years of age or younger [Parliament] % of those who have confidence in parliament [Parliament] Degree of trust in national parliament (0-10 scale) [Parliament] % of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election [Parliament] % of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law [Politician] Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) [Politician] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities [Politician] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of being leaders in local communities [Politician] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of being leaders in local communities [Politician] Average age of cabinet members [Politician] % of those who trust politicians [Politician] % of those who think that most elected officials care what people think [Politician] % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest [Politician] % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption [Political party and organization] % of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics [Political party and organization] % of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices [Political party and organization] % of those who belong to a political party [Political party and organization] % of those who think that people who vote for the party/the parties in government have the most influence on the actions of the government [Political party and organization] % of those who think that it is important that opposition parties can operate freely [Political party and organization] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who support different political parties are strong in their country [Political party and organization] % of those who think that the conflicts between people who support different political parties are strong in the United States [Political party and organization] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations [Political awareness] Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) [Political awareness] % of those interested in politics (4 choices) [Political awareness] % of those who think that their political position is left [Political awareness] % of those who think that their political position is center [Political awareness] % of those who think that their political position is right [Political awareness] Average of political position [Political awareness] % of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers [Political awareness] % of those who think that men have more opportunities of expressing their political views [Political awareness] % of those who think that women have more opportunities of expressing their political views [Political awareness] % of those who think that men and women have about the same opportunities of expressing their political views [Political awareness] % of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day [Political awareness] % of those who never read the political content of a newspaper [Political awareness] % of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day [Political awareness] % of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information [Political awareness] % of those who watch political news on television every day [Political awareness] % of those who never watch political news on television [Political awareness] % of those who listen to political news on the radio every day [Political awareness] % of those who never listen to political news on the radio [Political awareness] % of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day [Political awareness] % of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information [Political awareness] % of those who think that following what is happening in politics in their country is very important to be a good citizen [Political awareness] % of those who have expressed political views on the internet [Political awareness] % of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion [Political awareness] % of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers [Political awareness] % of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government [Political awareness] % of those who think that they understand political issues of the country [Political awareness] % of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice [Political awareness] % of those who think that people have an influence on politics [Political awareness] % of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government [Political awareness] % of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think [Political awareness] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government [Political awareness] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions [Political action] % of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law [Political action] % of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views [Political action] % of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity [Political action] % of those who have signed a petition [Political action] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more [Political action] % of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more [Political action] % of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations [Political action] % of those who have attended a political meeting [Political action] % of those who would attend a public meeting organized to protest against a government action they strongly opposed [Political action] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government [Political action] % of those who have attended demonstrations [Political action] % of those who think that joining demonstrations about issues you think are important is very important to be a good citizen [Political action] % of those who would go on a protest march or demonstration to protest against a government action they strongly opposed [Political action] % of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations [Political action] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings [Political action] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings [Political action] % of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views [Public officials] Employment in general government as % of total employment [Public officials] % of central government employees aged 55 years or older [Public officials] % of those who trust in civil servants [Public officials] % of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people [Public officials] Evaluation of control of corruption (0-100) [Public officials] % of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption [Public officials] % of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption [Public officials] % of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years [Public officials] % of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork [Public officials] % of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork [Public officials] % of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork [Public finance] General government expenditures as % of GDP [Public finance] General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP [Public finance] General government gross debt as % of GDP [Public finance] % of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending [Public finance] General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP [Public finance] General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP [Public finance] General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP [Public finance] General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP [Public finance] General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP [Public finance] General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP [Public finance] General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP [Public finance] General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP [Public finance] General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP [Tax] General government revenues as % of GDP [Tax] Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates [Tax] Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) [Tax] Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP [Tax] Social security contributions, % of GDP [Tax] Taxes on property, % of GDP [Tax] Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP [Tax] % of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes [Tax] % of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes [Tax] % of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes [Tax] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes [Tax] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes [Tax] % of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often treat everyone in accordance with the law, regardless of their contacts or position in society [Social security] % of those who are proud of their country in its social security system [Social security] % of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy [Social security] % of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions [Social security] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old [Social security] % of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old [Social security] % of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people [Social security] % of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people [Social security] % of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people [Social security] % of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people [Social security] % of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people [Social security] Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) [Social security] % of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary [Social security] % of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary [Social security] % of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary [Social security] % of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave [Social security] % of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave [Social security] % of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave [Social security] % of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age [Social security] % of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age [Social security] % of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age [Social security] % of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age [Social security] % of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country [Social security] % of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor [Social security] % of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it [Social security] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves [Law and Justice] % of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free [Law and Justice] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) [Law and Justice] % of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (5 choices) [Law and Justice] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations [Law and Justice] Extent to which people trust the courts [Law and Justice] % of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) [Law and Justice] % of those who think that it is important that there is a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way 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