What grade would you give to the political system of this country as you expect it to be in 10 years time?
There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? (a) Only one political party is allowed to stand for election and hold office.
There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? (b) All decisions are made by a council of chiefs or elders.
There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? (c) The army comes in to govern the country.
There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? (d) Elections and Parliament are abolished so that the president can decide everything.
There are many ways to govern a country. Would you disapprove or approve of the following alternatives? (e) If the country returned to the old system we had under apartheid.
We are going to compare our present system of government with the former system of Apartheid rule. Please tell me if the following things are worse or better now than they used to be, or about the same. (a) Freedom to say what you think.
We are going to compare our present system of government with the former system of Apartheid rule. Please tell me if the following things are worse or better now than they used to be, or about the same. (b) Freedom to join any political organization you want.
We are going to compare our present system of government with the former system of Apartheid rule. Please tell me if the following things are worse or better now than they used to be, or about the same. (c) Freedom from being arrested when you are innocent.
We are going to compare our present system of government with the former system of Apartheid rule. Please tell me if the following things are worse or better now than they used to be, or about the same. (d) Freedom to choose who to vote for without feeling pressured.
We are going to compare our present system of government with the former system of Apartheid rule. Please tell me if the following things are worse or better now than they used to be, or about the same. (e) The ability of ordinary people to influence what government does.
We are going to compare our present system of government with the former system of Apartheid rule. Please tell me if the following things are worse or better now than they used to be, or about the same. (f) Safety from crime and violence.
We are going to compare our present system of government with the former system of Apartheid rule. Please tell me if the following things are worse or better now than they used to be, or about the same. (g) Equal and fair treatment for all people by government.
If a non-elected government or leader could impose law and order, and deliver houses and jobs: How willing or unwilling would you be to give up regular elections and live under such a government?
In your opinion how much of a democracy is South Africa today?
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