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Q24 - Q24. Choose leaders through elections vs. other methods
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 24. Statement 1: We should choose our leaders in this country through regular, open, and honest elections. Statement 2: Since elections sometimes produce bad results, we should adopt other methods for choosing this country’s leaders.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q25 - Q25. Political parties divisive vs. many parties needed
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 25. Statement 1: Political parties create division and confusion; it is therefore unnecessary to have many political parties in Eswatini. Statement 2: Many political parties are needed to make sure that Emaswati have real choices in who governs them.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q26 - Q26. Elected officials follow constituent demands vs follow own ideas
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 26. Statement 1: Our elected officials should listen to constituents’ views and do what they demand. Statement 2: Our elected leaders should follow their own ideas in deciding what is best for the country.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q27 - Q27. Elected leaders empower most capable vs help people left behind
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 27. Statement 1: Our elected leaders need to focus on empowering our most capable citizens. Statement 2: Our elected leaders should focus on helping people who have been left behind by economic and social change.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q28 - Q28. Experts make most important decisions vs no need for experts
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 28. Statement 1: Experts with specialized education or skills are needed to help make the most important decisions for our country. Statement 2: The people and their elected representatives know what is best; they do not need the advice of experts to run the country.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q29 - Q29. President monitored by parliament vs. free to act on own
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 29. Statement 1: Parliament should ensure that the prime minister explains to it on a regular basis how his government spends taxpayers’ money. Statement 2: The prime minister should be able to devote his full attention to developing the country rather than wasting time justifying his actions.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q30 - Q30. President free to act vs. obey the laws and courts
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 30. Statement 1: Since the prime minister was appointed to lead the country, he should not be bound by laws or court decisions that he thinks are wrong. Statement 2: The prime minister must always obey the laws and the courts, even if he thinks they are wrong.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q31 - Q31. Election winner pursues preferred policies vs. compromise w/others
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 31. Statement 1: Whichever party or group wins elections should be able to pursue the policies they prefer, without needing to compromise with others. Statement 2: In a democracy, it is important to make compromises between the preferences and needs of different groups.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q32 - Q32. Popular govt free to do whatever people want vs always follow the law
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 32. Statement 1: A government that enjoys the support of the people should be free to do whatever the people want, even if it is outside the law. Statement 2: The actions of any government, no matter how popular it is, must always follow the law.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q33 - Q33. Media checks government vs. avoid negative reporting
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 33. Statement 1: The news media should constantly investigate and report on government mistakes and corruption. Statement 2: Too much reporting on negative events, like government mistakes and corruption, only harms the country.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q34 - Q34. Presidential two term limit vs. no term limits
Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Interviewer: Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 34. Statement 1: The Constitution should limit the prime minister to serving a maximum of two terms in office. Statement 2: There should be no constitutional limit on how long the prime minister can serve.
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q35A - Q35a. Minimum age for presidential candidate
35A. Should there be a minimum age for candidates for prime minister?
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q35B - Q35b. Suggested minimum age for presidential candidate
35B. [If yes] What should the minimum age be?
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q35C - Q35c. Maximum age for presidential candidate
35C. Should there be a maximum age for candidates for prime minister?
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
Q35D - Q35d. Suggested maximum age for presidential candidate
35D. [If yes] What should the maximum age be?
Afrobarometer Survey 2021
Eswatini - SWZ_2021_AFB-R8_v01_M
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