FSD2499 Knowledge of Politics and Society 2008

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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[tt1] The respondent's gender

[tt2] The respondent's year of birth

[tt3] The respondent's municipality of residence

[tt4] The respondent's education or the education level the respondent's full-time study aims at

[tt5] If you have a higher education degree, which of the following did you study as your major subject?

[tt6] The respondent's marital status

[tt7] Are there children in your household?

[tt7b1] How many children live in your household?

[tt7b2] How many of the children are under 18 years old?

[tt8] Type of neighbourhood where the respondent lives

[tt9] The respondent's economic activity and occupational status

[tt10] The respondent's employer type

[tt11] The total gross annual income of the household

[tt12] Mother tongue

[tt13] How interested are you in politics?

[tt14_1] How much knowledge would you say you have gained about social and political matters: In primary and lower secondary school

[tt14_2] How much knowledge would you say you have gained about social and political matters: In general upper secondary school (high school)

[tt14_3] How much knowledge would you say you have gained about social and political matters: In vocational upper secondary school / university of applied sciences (polytechnic)

[tt14_4] How much knowledge would you say you have gained about social and political matters: In university

[tt14_5] How much knowledge would you say you have gained about social and political matters: At home

[tt14_6] How much knowledge would you say you have gained about social and political matters: Among friends and/or acquaintances

[tt14_7] How much knowledge would you say you have gained about social and political matters: From self-study

[tt15_1] How close to or distant from the following parties do you feel yourself to be: National Coalition Party (KOK)

[tt15_2] How close to or distant from the following parties do you feel yourself to be: Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP)

[tt15_3] How close to or distant from the following parties do you feel yourself to be: Centre Party of Finland (KESK)

[tt15_4] How close to or distant from the following parties do you feel yourself to be: True Finns (PS)

[tt15_5] How close to or distant from the following parties do you feel yourself to be: Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP)

[tt15_6] How close to or distant from the following parties do you feel yourself to be: Christian Democrats (KD)

[tt15_7] How close to or distant from the following parties do you feel yourself to be: Green League (VIHR)

[tt15_8] How close to or distant from the following parties do you feel yourself to be: Left Alliance (VAS)

[tt16_1] How close to or distant from the following non-governmental/civic organisations do you feel yourself to be: Amnesty International

[tt16_2] How close to or distant from the following non-governmental/civic organisations do you feel yourself to be: Greenpeace

[tt16_3] How close to or distant from the following non-governmental/civic organisations do you feel yourself to be: ATTAC

[tt16_4] How close to or distant from the following non-governmental/civic organisations do you feel yourself to be: Friends of the Earth

[tt16_5] How close to or distant from the following non-governmental/civic organisations do you feel yourself to be: Transparency International

[tt16_6] How close to or distant from the following non-governmental/civic organisations do you feel yourself to be: Committee of 100 in Finland

[tt16_7] How close to or distant from the following non-governmental/civic organisations do you feel yourself to be: Oikeutta eläimille ('Justice for Animals')

[tt16_8] How close to or distant from the following non-governmental/civic organisations do you feel yourself to be: Finnish Association for Nature Conservation

[tt17a] In which of the following elections do you consider it very important for you to vote: Municipal elections

[tt17b] In which of the following elections do you consider it very important for you to vote: Parliamentary elections

[tt17c] In which of the following elections do you consider it very important for you to vote: Presidential elections

[tt17d] In which of the following elections do you consider it very important for you to vote: European Parliament elections

[tt17e] In which of the following elections do you consider it very important for you to vote: I don't consider voting important

[tt18] Which of the following best describes the way you decide on the party and/or candidate you vote for?

[tt19_1] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Writing a letter to the editor

[tt19_2] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Participating in a demonstration

[tt19_3] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Voting in elections

[tt19_4] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Participating in the activities of a political party or a political organisation

[tt19_5] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Participation in the activities of a non-political organisation or association

[tt19_6] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Protest voting

[tt19_7] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Contacting a decision-maker (e.g. a politician, public servant)

[tt19_8] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Citizen activism (e.g. boycotts, squatting)

[tt19_9] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Participating in an election campaign

[tt19_10] Which of the following do you regard as meaningful means for your personal civic participation: Participation on the Internet (e.g. online petitions, polls, discussions)

[tt20_1] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A producer or business organisation

[tt20_2] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A trade union or professional organisation

[tt20_3] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A village or neighbourhood association

[tt20_4] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A tenants'/residents' association

[tt20_5] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A sports or fitness club/organisation

[tt20_6] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A culture association

[tt20_7] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A youth or student organisation

[tt20_8] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: An association/organisation related to national defence

[tt20_9] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A pensioners' association

[tt20_10] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: An environmental organisation

[tt20_11] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A volunteer organisation (e.g. Red Cross, Mannerheim League for Child Welfare)

[tt20_12] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A political organisation or party

[tt20_13] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: A parents' association (school, day care etc.)

[tt20_14] How actively do you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations and associations: Other organisation/association

[tt21_1] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: A producer or business organisation

[tt21_2] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: A trade union or professional organisation

[tt21_3] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: A village or neighbourhood association

[tt21_4] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: A tenants'/residents' association

[tt21_5] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: A youth or student organisation

[tt21_6] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: An association/organisation related to national defence

[tt21_7] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: A pensioners' association

[tt21_8] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: An environmental organisation

[tt21_9] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: A political organisation or party

[tt21_10] If you participate in the activities of the following non-governmental/civic organisations, what is the most important reason for you to participate in the activities: A parents' association (school, day care etc.)

[tt22] What is the number of associations you are a member of?

[tt23_1] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Television

[tt23_2] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: National or local newspapers

[tt23_3] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Tabloid newspapers

[tt23_4] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Radio

[tt23_5] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Magazines

[tt23_6] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Professional magazines and literature

[tt23_7] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Internet

[tt23_8] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Participation in the activities of an organisation or a political party

[tt23_9] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Events organised by authorities, organisations, educational institutions etc.

[tt23_10] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Information portals/forums (e.g. Europe Information, municipal information services)

[tt23_11] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Contacting a decision-maker (a politician, public servant etc.)

[tt23_12] How important are the following channels for you personally for receiving information on current social and political issues: Conversations with friends, family, acquaintances and/or colleagues etc.

[tt24_1] How often do you usually follow politics on television?

[tt24_2] How often do you usually follow politics on the radio?

[tt25_1] How often do you usually read the following on the newspaper: Local news

[tt25_2] How often do you usually read the following on the newspaper: National news

[tt25_3] How often do you usually read the following on the newspaper: World news

[tt25_4] How often do you usually read the following on the newspaper: Business news

[tt25_5] How often do you usually read the following on the newspaper: Editorials and columns

[tt25_6] How often do you usually read the following on the newspaper: Expert columns (guest columns etc.)

[tt25_7] How often do you usually read the following on the newspaper: Letters to the editor

[tt26_1_1] On average, how much time per day do you spend: Watching television (hours)

[tt26_1_2] How much time per day do you usually spend: Watching television (minutes)

[tt26_2_1] How much time per day do you usually spend: Listening to the radio (hours)

[tt26_2_2] How much time per day do you usually spend: Listening to the radio (minutes)

[tt26_3_1] How much time per day do you usually spend: Reading newspapers (hours)

[tt26_3_2] How much time per day do you usually spend: Reading newspapers (minutes)

[tt26_4_1] How much time per day do you usually spend: Using the Internet (hours)

[tt26_4_2] How much time per day do you usually spend: Using the Internet (minutes)

[tt27a] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Information seeking related to work, studies etc.

[tt27b] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Information retrieval related to hobbies or leisure time

[tt27c] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Work-related contacts (e.g. clients, colleagues)

[tt27d] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Contact with friends or acquaintances through email

[tt27e] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Taking care of everyday tasks (paying bills, reserving trips, making purchases etc.)

[tt27f] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Discussions on discussion boards, forums etc. (chat, IRC etc.)

[tt27g] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Following current affairs

[tt27h] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Downloading music, videos etc. on your computer

[tt27i] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Playing online games

[tt27j] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: I don't use the Internet

[tt27k] Out of the following, please select three principal reasons at most for your Internet use: Can't say

[y1] How much would you say you know about politics and public affairs?

[y2_1] Politics can be understood in different ways. How well do the following statements correspond to your view of politics: Politics is only about seeking personal gain

[y2_2] Politics can be understood in different ways. How well do the following statements correspond to your view of politics: Politics is a public activity

[y2_3] Politics can be understood in different ways. How well do the following statements correspond to your view of politics: Politics is about working for the common good and making collective decisions

[y2_4] Politics can be understood in different ways. How well do the following statements correspond to your view of politics: Politics is competition for power

[y2_5] Politics can be understood in different ways. How well do the following statements correspond to your view of politics: Influencing the content of politics requires participation

[y2_6] Politics can be understood in different ways. How well do the following statements correspond to your view of politics: Politics is conflict resolution

[y2_7] Politics can be understood in different ways. How well do the following statements correspond to your view of politics: Politics does not affect the lives of ordinary people

[y2_8] Politics can be understood in different ways. How well do the following statements correspond to your view of politics: Politics sets the rules of the community/society

[y3] What is your attitude towards the concept of democracy?

[y4a] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Citizens' right to participate and influence the development of the society and their environment

[y4b] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: The duty of those in power to assess different views equally

[y4c] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: High tax rate

[y4d] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Respecting the rule of law

[y4e] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Free education and health care

[y4f] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Equality between men and women

[y4g] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Free competition for power between political parties

[y4h] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: The ability of citizens to replace their political leaders

[y4i] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Majority rule

[y4j] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Political opposition's freedom to act

[y4k] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: The goal of full employment

[y4l] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Free, equal and secret elections

[y4m] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Even income distribution

[y4n] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: Freedom of opinion

[y4o] Which of the following characteristics do you associate with the concept of democracy: None of the above

[y5] If you assess democracy in Finland based on the criteria you associate with democracy, what grade would you give the state of democracy in Finland at the moment? (4 being the lowest, 10 the highest)

[y6_1_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Bourgeois: With the left

[y6_1_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Bourgeois: With the right

[y6_1_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Bourgeois: Can't say

[y6_2_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Aim for social justice: With the left

[y6_2_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Aim for social justice: With the right

[y6_2_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Aim for social justice: Can't say

[y6_3_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Working class: With the left

[y6_3_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Working class: With the right

[y6_3_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Working class: Can't say

[y6_4_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Market economy: With the left

[y6_4_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Market economy: With the right

[y6_4_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Market economy: Can't say

[y6_5_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Strong public sector: With the left

[y6_5_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Strong public sector: With the right

[y6_5_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Strong public sector: Can't say

[y6_6_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Pro-globalisation: With the left

[y6_6_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Pro-globalisation: With the right

[y6_6_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Pro-globalisation: Can't say

[y6_7_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Strengthening the role of private ownership: With the left

[y6_7_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Strengthening the role of private ownership: With the right

[y6_7_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Strengthening the role of private ownership: Can't say

[y6_8_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Conservatism: With the left

[y6_8_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Conservatism: With the right

[y6_8_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Conservatism: Can't say

[y6_9_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Entrepreneurs and proprietors: With the left

[y6_9_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Entrepreneurs and proprietors: With the right

[y6_9_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Entrepreneurs and proprietors: Can't say

[y6_10_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Owning class: With the left

[y6_10_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Owning class: With the right

[y6_10_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Owning class: Can't say

[y6_11_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Reduction of income inequality: With the left

[y6_11_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Reduction of income inequality: With the right

[y6_11_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Reduction of income inequality: Can't say

[y6_12_1] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Progress and social reform: With the left

[y6_12_2] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Progress and social reform: With the right

[y6_12_3] In politics people often talk of left and right. Which of the following do you associate with these concepts? Progress and social reform: Can't say

[y7] Where would you place yourself on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is far political left and 10 far political right?

[s1] The basis of our country's political system is the constitution. Where are the Powers of the State vested in Finland according to the Constitution?

[s1l] The basis of our country's political system is the constitution. Where are the Powers of the State vested in Finland according to the Constitution? (categorised)

[s2a] In Finland, an electoral system based on proportional representation is in use. Which of the following do you associate with the concept of proportional representation: One candidate is chosen from each constituency

[s2b] In Finland, an electoral system based on proportional representation is in use. Which of the following do you associate with the concept of proportional representation: Multi-party system

[s2bl] In Finland, an electoral system based on proportional representation is in use. Which of the following do you associate with the concept of proportional representation: Multi-party system (categorised, correct answer 1/2)

[s2c] In Finland, an electoral system based on proportional representation is in use. Which of the following do you associate with the concept of proportional representation: Two-party system

[s2d] In Finland, an electoral system based on proportional representation is in use. Which of the following do you associate with the concept of proportional representation: Several candidates are chosen from each constituency

[s2dl] In Finland, an electoral system based on proportional representation is in use. Which of the following do you associate with the concept of proportional representation: Several candidates are chosen from each constituency (cat. correct answer 2/2)

[s2e] In Finland, an electoral system based on proportional representation is in use. Which of the following do you associate with the concept of proportional representation: Can't say

[s3] What is meant by the term electoral division (constituencies)?

[s3l] What is meant by the term electoral division (constituencies)? (categorised)

[s4_1] Parties are significant political actors in Finland. How important do you regard the activities of parties in the following: Maintenance of public discourse

[s4_2] Parties are significant political actors in Finland. How important do you regard the activities of parties in the following: Recruitment of political leaders

[s4_3] Parties are significant political actors in Finland. How important do you regard the activities of parties in the following: Supporting multiculturalism

[s4_4] Parties are significant political actors in Finland. How important do you regard the activities of parties in the following: Reviewing and reconciling differing interests in society

[s4_5] Parties are significant political actors in Finland. How important do you regard the activities of parties in the following: Nomination of candidates for elections

[s4_6] Parties are significant political actors in Finland. How important do you regard the activities of parties in the following: Responsibility for the well-being of citizens

[s4_7] Parties are significant political actors in Finland. How important do you regard the activities of parties in the following: Improving the citizens' level of education and culture

[s4_8] Parties are significant political actors in Finland. How important do you regard the activities of parties in the following: Responsibility for the balanced development of the whole society

[s5] Political decisions are also made in municipalities in Finland. Which political decision-maker is elected by the residents of a municipality in municipal elections?

[s5l] Political decisions are also made in municipalities in Finland. Which political decision-maker is elected by the residents of a municipality in municipal elections? (categorised)

[s6] Who is, at the moment, the municipal/town manager of your current municipality of residence? (open-ended)

[s6l] Who is, at the moment, the municipal/town manager of your current municipality of residence? (categorised open-ended)

[s7] At the moment, which party is the largest party by seats in the municipal/city council of your current municipality of residence? (open-ended)

[s7l] At the moment, which party is the largest party by seats in the municipal/city council of your current municipality of residence? (categorised open-ended)

[s8] How often are municipal elections held in Finland?

[s8l] How often are municipal elections held in Finland? (categorised)

[s9] Which political decision-maker is directly elected by the citizens in parliamentary elections in Finland?

[s9l] Which political decision-maker is directly elected by the citizens in parliamentary elections in Finland? (categorised)

[s10_1] Who is currently the Prime Minister of Finland? (open-ended)

[s10_1l] Who is currently the Prime Minister of Finland? (categorised open-ended)

[s10_2] Which party does the current Prime Minister of Finland represent? (open-ended)

[s10_2l] Which party does the current Prime Minister of Finland represent? (categorised open-ended)

[s11a] Which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Parliament according to the Constitution: Directing foreign policy

[s11b] Which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Parliament according to the Constitution: Enactment of laws

[s11bl] Which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Parliament according to the Constitution: Enactment of laws (categorised, correct answer 1/2)

[s11c] Which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Parliament according to the Constitution: National preparation of the decisions to be made in the European Union (EU)

[s11d] Which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Parliament according to the Constitution: Decision-making on state finances

[s11dl] Which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Parliament according to the Constitution: Decision-making on state finances (categorised, correct answer 2/2)

[s11e] Which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Parliament according to the Constitution: Can't say

[s12a] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: National Coalition Party (KOK)

[s12al] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: National Coalition Party (KOK) (categorised, correct answer 1/4)

[s12b] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP)

[s12c] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Centre Party of Finland (KESK)

[s12cl] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Centre Party of Finland (KESK) (categorised, correct answer 2/4)

[s12d] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: True Finns (PS)

[s12e] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP)

[s12el] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Swedish People's Party in Finland (RKP) (categorised, correct answer 3/4)

[s12f] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Christian Democrats (KD)

[s12g] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Green League (VIHR)

[s12gl] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Green League (VIHR) (categorised, correct answer 4/4)

[s12h] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Left Alliance (VAS)

[s12i] Out of the following, please select the parties that currently form the Government: Can't say

[s13] How often, at minimum, must parliamentary elections be held in Finland?

[s13l] How often, at minimum, must parliamentary elections be held in Finland? (categorised)

[s14_1] When will the parliamentary elections be held next? (year)

[s14_1l] When will the parliamentary elections be held next? (year) (categorised)

[s14_2] When will the parliamentary elections be held next? (month)

[s14_2l] When will the parliamentary elections be held next? (month) (categorised)

[s15] The electoral system converts votes given in the elections into seats. In Finland, voters give their vote to the candidate of their choosing. What sort of influence does this vote given to a candidate have?

[s15l] The electoral system converts votes given in the elections into seats. In Finland, voters give their vote to the candidate of their choosing. What sort of influence does this vote given to a candidate have? (categorised)

[s16] How many members are there in the Parliament?

[s16l] How many members are there in the Parliament? (categorised)

[s17_1] Who currently acts as the Speaker of the Parliament? (open-ended)

[s17_1l] Who currently acts as the Speaker of the Parliament? (categorised open-ended)

[s17_2] Which party does the Speaker of the Parliament represent? (open-ended)

[s17_2l] Which party does the Speaker of the Parliament represent? (categorised open-ended)

[s18_1] The following list contains all the parties in the current Parliament. Please mark the four parties that are the largest by the number of seats: Largest

[s18_1l] The following list contains all the parties in the current Parliament. Please mark the four parties that are the largest by the number of seats: Largest (categorised)

[s18_2] The following list contains all the parties in the current Parliament. Please mark the four parties that are the largest by the number of seats: Second largest

[s18_2l] The following list contains all the parties in the current Parliament. Please mark the four parties that are the largest by the number of seats: Second largest (categorised)

[s18_3] The following list contains all the parties in the current Parliament. Please mark the four parties that are the largest by the number of seats: Third largest

[s18_3l] The following list contains all the parties in the current Parliament. Please mark the four parties that are the largest by the number of seats: Third largest (categorised)

[s18_4] The following list contains all the parties in the current Parliament. Please mark the four parties that are the largest by the number of seats: Fourth largest

[s18_4l] The following list contains all the parties in the current Parliament. Please mark the four parties that are the largest by the number of seats: Fourth largest (categorised)

[s19] The cooperation of which two parties has been termed 'red earth/clay'?

[s19l] The cooperation of which two parties has been termed 'red earth/clay'? (categorised)

[s20a] According to the Constitution, which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Prime Minister: Directing the activities of the Government

[s20al] According to the Constitution, which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Prime Minister: Directing the activities of the Government (categorised, correct answer 1/2)

[s20b] According to the Constitution, which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Prime Minister: Appointment of the highest officials

[s20c] According to the Constitution, which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Prime Minister: Carrying out the duties of the President, when the President is prevented from doing so

[s20cl] According to the Constitution, which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Prime Minister: Carrying out the duties of the President, when the President is prevented from doing so (categorised, correct answer 2/2)

[s20d] According to the Constitution, which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Prime Minister: Appointment and dismissal of the Ministers

[s20e] According to the Constitution, which of the following is/are the task(s) of the Prime Minister: Can't say

[s21] Which political party did you vote for in the last parliamentary elections?

[s22] What is the main principle in the division of duties between the state and municipalities?

[s22l] What is the main principle in the division of duties between the state and municipalities? (categorised)

[s23] Please name a party leader of one party in the Parliament (open-ended)

[s23l] Please name a party leader of one party in the Parliament (categorised open-ended)

[s24] Finland follows the so-called principle of parliamentarism. Which of the following best describes this principle?

[s24l] Finland follows the so-called principle of parliamentarism. Which of the following best describes this principle? (categorised)

[s25] Since the 1960s, so-called tripartite negotiations have taken place in Finland. Who are the main parties in these negotiations?

[s25l] Since the 1960s, so-called tripartite negotiations have taken place in Finland. Who are the main parties in these negotiations? (categorised)

[s26] What is meant by the abbreviation TUPO?

[s26l] What is meant by the abbreviation TUPO? (categorised)

[s27] The Constitution of Finland regulates the conduct of Finnish foreign policy. Which of the following alternatives completes the definition given in the Constitution: 'The foreign policy of Finland is directed by...'

[s27l] The Constitution of Finland regulates the conduct of Finnish foreign policy. Which of the following alternatives completes the definition given in the Constitution: 'The foreign policy of Finland is directed by...' (categorised)

[s28] How long is the term of the President of the Republic?

[s28l] How long is the term of the President of the Republic? (categorised)

[eu1] Since what year has Finland been a member of the European Union?

[eu1l] Since what year has Finland been a member of the European Union? (categorised)

[eu2_1_1] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Poland

[eu2_1_1l] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Poland (categorised, correct answer 1/8)

[eu2_1_2] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Sweden

[eu2_1_2l] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Sweden (categorised, correct answer 2/8)

[eu2_1_3] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Germany

[eu2_1_3l] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Germany (categorised, correct answer 3/8)

[eu2_1_4] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Norway

[eu2_1_5] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Denmark

[eu2_1_5l] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Denmark (categorised, correct answer 4/8)

[eu2_1_6] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Switzerland

[eu2_1_7] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Italy

[eu2_1_7l] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Italy (categorised, correct answer 5/8)

[eu2_1_8] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Latvia

[eu2_1_8l] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Latvia (categorised, correct answer 6/8)

[eu2_1_9] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: The United Kingdom

[eu2_1_9l] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: The United Kingdom (categorised, correct answer 7/8)

[eu2_1_10] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Estonia

[eu2_1__1] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Estonia (categorised, correct answer 8/8)

[eu2_1_11] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: None

[eu2_1_12] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them belong to the EU: Can't say

[eu2_2_1] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Poland

[eu2_2_2] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Sweden

[eu2_2_3] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Germany

[eu2_2_3l] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Germany (categorised, correct answer 1/2)

[eu2_2_4] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Norway

[eu2_2_5] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Denmark

[eu2_2_6] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Switzerland

[eu2_2_7] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Italy

[eu2_2_7l] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Italy (categorised, correct answer 2/2)

[eu2_2_8] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Latvia

[eu2_2_9] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: The United Kingdom

[eu2_2_10] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Estonia

[eu2_2_11] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: None

[eu2_2_12] The following list contains a number of European countries. Which of them have the common currency euro as their currency: Can't say

[eu3a] In which field(s) have member states delegated powers to the EU: Agricultural and fishing policy

[eu3al] In which field(s) have member states delegated powers to the EU: Agriculture and fishing policy (categorised, correct answer 1/2)

[eu3b] In which field(s) have member states delegated powers to the EU: Educational and social policy

[eu3c] In which field(s) have member states delegated powers to the EU: Foreign and security policy

[eu3d] In which field(s) have member states delegated powers to the EU: Economic policy

[eu3dl] In which field(s) have member states delegated powers to the EU: Economic policy (categorised, correct answer 2/2)

[eu3e] In which field(s) have member states delegated powers to the EU: Can't say

[eu4] The selection of the representatives of which EU institution can you directly influence in the elections?

[eu4l] The selection of the representatives of which EU institution can you directly influence in the elections? (categorised)

[eu5] The most important decisions of the EU are regulations and directives. Which of the following corresponds to the definition of an EU regulation?

[eu5l] The most important decisions of the EU are regulations and directives. Which of the following corresponds to the definition of an EU regulation? (categorised)

[eu6] The total number of the votes of all member states in the Council of the European Union is 345. How many votes does Finland have?

[eu6l] The total number of the votes of all member states in the Council of the European Union is 345. How many votes does Finland have? (categorised)

[eu7] How many representatives - 'MEPs' - does Finland currently have in the European Parliament?

[eu7l] How many representatives - 'MEPs' - does Finland currently have in the European Parliament? (categorised)

[eu8] How long is the term of the European Parliament?

[eu8l] How long is the term of the European Parliament? (categorised)

[ta1] What is currently the municipal tax rate of your municipality of residence?

[ta1l] What is currently the municipal tax rate of your municipality of residence? (categorised open-ended)

[ta2] How much is Finland's annual government spending?

[ta2l] How much is Finland's annual government spending? (categorised)

[ta3] Annual inflation is 3% and Virtanen's income increases by 2%. How does this affect Virtanen's purchasing power?

[ta3l] Annual inflation is 3% and Virtanen's income increases by 2%. How does this affect Virtanen's purchasing power? (categorised)

[ta4] In Finland, employees' earned income is subject to income tax. Let's assume that Virtanen earns 2,000 euros and Herranen 5,000 euros per month. Which of the following statements about Finnish income taxation do you think is closest to the truth?

[ta4l] In Finland, employees' earned income is subject to income tax. Let's assume that V. earns 2,000 euros and H. 5,000 euros per month. Which of the following statements about Finnish income taxation do you think is closest to the truth? (categorised)

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