RESULTS OF THE NATION OPINION POLL conducted on September 24 - October 3, 2012
(1.502 persons interviewed, margin of error does not exceed 0.03)
1. What is Belarus historical way, in your opinion?
|
Variant of answer |
% |
|
Its own special way |
42.1 |
|
The common way of the European civilization |
25.2 |
|
A return to the Soviet way |
20.3 |
|
DA/NA |
12.4 |
2. Do you agree that a strong leader can give more to the country today than good laws?
|
Variant of answer |
% |
|
No, I do not |
49.1 |
|
Yes, I do |
43.3 |
|
DA/NA |
7.6 |
3. What principle of relations between the state and its citizens would you personally support?
|
Variant of answer |
% |
|
The state should take more care of the people |
62.7 |
|
People should display the initiative and take care of themselves |
22.7 |
|
People should make some sacrifices for the weal of the state |
10.3 |
|
DA/NA |
4.3 |
4. Have you been treated badly by representatives of government bodies for the last three years?
|
Variant of answer |
% |
|
No, I have not |
62.9 |
|
Yes, once |
13.8 |
|
Yes, several times |
14.7 |
|
Yes, many times |
4.7 |
|
DA/NA |
3.9 |
5. Did you participate in voting in the elections into the House of Representatives on September 23, 2012?
|
Variant of answer |
% |
|
Voted early on September 18-22 |
17.4 |
|
Voted on September 23 |
49.0 |
|
Boycotted the elections |
9.6 |
|
Did not participate due to other reasons |
24.0 |
6. If you voted early, did you do it on your own initiative or because someone (authorities, bosses) forced you to do it?
|
Variant of answer |
% |
|
On my own initiative |
15.2 |
|
Because I was forced to |
2.2 |
|
NA |
82.6 |
7. Have you read candidates’ programs in the press, have you heard their speeches/seen their appearances (including debate) on the radio and TV?
|
Variant of answer |
% |
|
No |
50.8 |
|
Yes |
49.2 |
8. If "yes", then did they influence your decision whom to vote for?
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Variant of answer |
% |
|
Yes |
28.2 |
|
No |
17.5 |
|
DA/NA |
54.3 |
9. Do you think the parliamentary elections that took place were free and just?
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Variant of answer |
% |
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Yes |
47.5 |
|
No |
27.0 |
|
DA/NA |
25.5 |
10. If you voted for a candidate, then he/she was:
|
Variant of answer |
% |
|
Supporter of the president |
22.6 |
|
Independent candidate |
19.8 |
|
Supporter of the opposition |
7.3 |
|
DA/NA |
50.3 |
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