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% of those who think that elections are a good way of making governments pay attention to what the people think (1996)
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Rank in the horizontal direction (X/ independent variable)
Field
Politics and government
Population and Family
Economy and industry
Work
Education and media
Science and technology
Environment and energy
International relations
Security
Health
Food
Leisure and Sports
Life
Subject
Election and Democracy> Voter turnout in the national election
Election and Democracy> Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections
Election and Democracy> % of those who think that elections are a good way of making governments pay attention to what the people think
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 are proud of their country in the way democracy works
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> 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> 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
Politician> Statutory number of members
Politician> Inhabitants per parliamentarian
Politician> % of women in parliament
Politician> % of MPs 40 years of age or younger
Politician> Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers)
Politician> Average age of cabinet members
Politician> % of those who trust politicians
Politician> % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally
Politician> % of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption
Politician> % of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest
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> Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations
Parliament> % of those who have confidence in parliament
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
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 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 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 ordinary citizens have considerable 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 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 General public services, as % of GDP
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)
Period
1996
Rank in the vertical direction
(Y/ dependent variable)
Field
Politics and government
Population and Family
Economy and industry
Work
Education and media
Science and technology
Environment and energy
International relations
Security
Health
Food
Leisure and Sports
Life
Subject
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