Democratic System
sys_ds102a | Democracy Best
With which of the following phrases do you most agree: [1] There are other forms of government that can be just as good or even better than democracy. [2] In general, despite its problems, democracy is the best form of government. 1 = other forms of government, 2 = democracy best
sys_ds104a | Democratic Political System
I’m going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say it is a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? Having a democratic political system. 1 = very bad, 2 = fairly bad, 3 = fairly good, 4 = very good
sys_ds104b | Democracy Best
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Democracy may have deficiencies, but it’s better than any other form of government. 1 = disagree, 2 = rather disagree, 3 = quite agree, 4 = agree
sys_ds105e | Democracy Good
I am now going to specify three types of political systems. For each one, would you say it is a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing [Country]. A democracy, in which the members of parliament are chosen in an election. 1 = very bad, 2 = fairly bad, 3 = neither good nor bad, 4 = fairly good, 5 = very good
Direct Democracy
sys_dd105f| People Make Decisions
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The people, and not politicians, should make our most important policy decisions. 1 = disagree strongly, 2 = disagree somewhat, 3 = neither agree nor disagree, 4 = agree somewhat, 5 = agree strongly
Strong Leader
sys_sl102a | Strong Leader
On some occasions, democracy doesn’t work. When that happens there are people that say we need a strong leader who doesn’t have to be elected through voting. Others say that even if things don’t function, democracy is always the best. What do you think? 1 = democracy is always the best way, 2 = we need a strong leader that doesn’t have to be elected
sys_sl104a | Strong Leader
I’m going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say it is a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? Having a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections. 1 = very bad, 2 = fairly bad, 3 = fairly good, 4 = very good
sys_sl104b | Strong Leader
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? We could live better, if the parliament would be dissolved, free elections would be abolished and a strong leader would get to power, who will be able to solve all problems quickly. 1 = disagree, 2 = rather disagree, 3 = quite agree, 4 = agree
sys_sl104c | Strong Leader
There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? For each statement, would you say you strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? We should get rid of parliament and elections and have a strong leader decide things. 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = approve, 3 = approve, 4 = strongly approve
sys_sl105b | Strong Leader Needed
Sometimes democracy does not work. When this happens, some people say that we need a strong leader who does not have to bother with elections. Others say that even when things don’t work, democracy is always best. What do you think: (A) need strong leader or (B) democracy always best. Note: probed for strength of opinion. 1 = strongly agree (democracy always best), 2 = somewhat agree (democracy always best), 3 = do not agree with either, 4 = somewhat agree (need strong leader), 5 = strongly agree (need strong leader)
sys_sl105c | Strong Leader Good
Sometimes having a strong leader in government is good for the [Country] even if the leader bends the rules to get things done. Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly? 1 = disagree strongly, 2 = disagree somewhat, 3 = neither agree nor disagree, 4 = agree somewhat, 5 = agree strongly
sys_sl105d | Strong Leader Good
Having a strong leader in the government, even if the leader bends the rules to get things done. Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad, or very bad as a form of government for our country? 1 = very bad, 2 = bad, 3 = neither good nor bad, 4 = good, 5 = very good
sys_sl105e | Strong Leader Good
I am now going to specify three types of political systems. For each one, would you say it is a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing [Country]. Having a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections. 1 = very bad, 2 = fairly bad, 3 = neither good nor bad, 4 = fairly good, 5 = very good
sys_sl105f| Strong Leader Good
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Having a strong leader in government is good for Iceland even if the leader bends the rules to get things done. 1 = disagree strongly, 2 = disagree somewhat, 3 = neither agree nor disagree, 4 = agree somewhat, 5 = agree strongly
sys_sl111a | Strong Leader Needed
How acceptable for you would it be for [Country] to have a strong leader who is above the law? Choose your answer from this card where 0 is not at all acceptable and 10 is completely acceptable. 0 = not at all acceptable, 10 = completely acceptable
Military Rule
sys_mr102a | Military Government
Our present system of government isn’t the only one our country has had. Some people think that it would be better for us if our country was governed in a different way. In your opinion, what type of government should we have? 1 = what we have now, 2 = return of a military government
sys_mr104a | Army Rule
I’m going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say it is a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? Having the army rule. 1 = very bad, 2 = fairly bad, 3 = fairly good, 4 = very good
sys_mr104b | Army Rule
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? We could live better, if the army would govern the country. 1 = disagree, 2 = rather disagree, 3 = quite agree, 4 = agree
sys_mr104c | Army Rule
There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? For each statement, would you say you strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? The army (military) should come in to govern the country. 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = approve, 3 = approve, 4 = strongly approve
sys_mr105a | Army Rule
Our current system of governing with regular elections and more than one political party is not the only one Botswana has ever had. Some people say that we would be better off if we had a different system of government. How much would you disapprove, neither disapprove or approve, or approve of the following alternatives to our current system of government with at least two political parties and regular elections? If the army came in to govern the country? 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = disapprove, 3 = neither approve nor disapprove, 4 = approve, 5 = strongly approve
One Party Rule
sys_op104c | One Party Rule
There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? For each statement, would you say you strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? Only one political party should be allowed to stand for election and hold office. 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = approve, 3 = approve, 4 = strongly approve
sys_op105a | One Party
Our current system of governing with regular elections and more than one political party is not the only one Botswana has ever had. Some people say that we would be better off if we had a different system of government. How much would you disapprove, neither disapprove or approve, or approve of the following alternatives to our current system of government with at least two political parties and regular elections? If only one political party, or candidates from only one party, were allowed to stand for elections and hold office? 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = disapprove, 3 = neither approve nor disapprove, 4 = approve, 5 = strongly approve
Presidential Dictatorship
sys_pd105a | Presidential Dictatorship
Our current system of governing with regular elections and more than one political party is not the only one Botswana has ever had. Some people say that we would be better off if we had a different system of government. How much would you disapprove, neither disapprove or approve, or approve of the following alternatives to our current system of government with at least two political parties and regular elections? If parliament and political parties were abolished, so that the President could decide everything? 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = disapprove, 3 = neither approve nor disapprove, 4 = approve, 5 = strongly approve
Experts Rule
sys_er104a | Experts Rule
I’m going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say it is a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? Having experts, not government make decisions according to what they think is best for the country. 1 = very bad, 2 = fairly bad, 3 = fairly good, 4 = very good
sys_er104c | Experts Rule
There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? For each statement, would you say you strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? We should get rid of elections and parliaments and have experts make decisions on behalf of the people. 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = approve, 3 = approve, 4 = strongly approve
sys_er105a | Expert Rule
Our current system of governing with regular elections and more than one political party is not the only one Botswana has ever had. Some people say that we would be better off if we had a different system of government. How much would you disapprove, neither disapprove or approve, or approve of the following alternatives to our current system of government with at least two political parties and regular elections? If all important decisions about the economy were made by economic experts rather than an elected government or parliament. 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = disapprove, 3 = neither approve nor disapprove, 4 = approve, 5 = strongly approve
sys_er105e | Experts Rule
I am now going to specify three types of political systems. For each one, would you say it is a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing [Country]. Having experts, not government, make decisions according to what they think is best for the country. 1 = very bad, 2 = fairly bad, 3 = neither good nor bad, 4 = fairly good, 5 = very good
Traditional Rule
sys_tr105a | Traditional Rule
Our current system of governing with regular elections and more than one political party is not the only one Botswana has ever had. Some people say that we would be better off if we had a different system of government. How much would you disapprove, neither disapprove or approve, or approve of the following alternatives to our current system of government with at least two political parties and regular elections? If all decisions were made by a council of Elders, Traditional Leaders, or Chiefs? 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = disapprove, 3 = neither approve nor disapprove, 4 = approve, 5 = strongly approve
Religious Rule
sys_rr104a | Religious Law Rules
I’m going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say it is a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? Having a system governed by religious law in which there are no political parties or elections. 1 = very bad, 2 = fairly bad, 3 = fairly good, 4 = very good
Monarchy
sys_mo104b | Restore Monarchy
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? We could live better, if the monarchy in our country would be restored. 1 = disagree, 2 = rather disagree, 3 = quite agree, 4 = agree
Colonial Rule
sys_co105a | Colonial Rule
Our current system of governing with regular elections and more than one political party is not the only one Botswana has ever had. Some people say that we would be better off if we had a different system of government. How much would you disapprove, neither disapprove or approve, or approve of the following alternatives to our current system of government with at least two political parties and regular elections? If the country returned to the old system of British Colonial rule? 1 = strongly disapprove, 2 = disapprove, 3 = neither approve nor disapprove, 4 = approve, 5 = strongly approve
Communist Rule
sys_cm104b | Communist Rule
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? We could live better, if the Communist system would be restored. 1 = disagree, 2 = rather disagree, 3 = quite agree, 4 = agree
