Appendix B
Survey Questions

I. The General Quality of Democracy

Q27-2) Here is a scale: 1 means complete dictatorship and 10 means complete democracy. Where would you place our country under present government?

Q26) On the whole, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the way democracy works in our country? Are you:
1. Very satisfied
2. Fairly satisfied
3. Not very satisfied
4. Not at all satisfied

Q52) Under the Kim Dae Jung presidency, do you think our country has been governed, by and large, in accordance with the will of ordinary people or ruled by a powerful few?
1. In accordance with the will of the people
2. By a few powerful few

Q53) Do you think the Kim Dae Jung government has worked for the entire country or some of its regions or classes?
1. For the entire country
2. Some regions or classes

II. The Quality of Electoral Democracy

Q16-5) To what extent do you think the presidential election held in December last year was fair?
1. Very fair
2. Somewhat fair
3. Not much fair
4. Not fair at all

Q16-6) To what extent are you satisfied with the outcome of the December election?
1. Very satisfied
2. Fairly satisfied
3. Not much satisfied
4. Not at all satisfied

III. The Quality of Liberal Democracy

A. Freedom

Q45) To what extent do you think people like you are free to express their politi cal opinion?
1. Very free
2. Somewhat free
3. Not much free
4. Not at all free

Q48) To what extent do you think people like you are free to join the group they would like to join?
1. Very free
2. Somewhat free
3. Not much free
4. Not at all free

B. Equality

Q47) How fairly or unfairly do you think laws are enforced yourself these days?
1. Very fairly
2. Somewhat fairly
3. Not much fairly
4. Not at all fairly

Q58) To what extent do you think the Kim Dae Jung government has been regionally biased in treating people?
1. Very much
2. Somewhat
3. Not much
4. Not at all

C. The Rule of Law

Q59-1) To what extent do you think the President’s Office is law-abiding?
1. Very much
2. Somewhat
3. Not much
4. Not at all

Q59-2) To what extent do you think the National Assembly is law-abiding?
1. Very much
2. Somewhat
3. Not much
4. Not at all

D. Accountability

Q56) How often do you feel the Kim Dae Jung government has covered up the involvement of its ruling party officials in illegal activities and corrupt practices?
1. Always
2. Often
3. Occasionally
4. Never

Q57) To what extent do you think the Kim Dae Jung government has followed the public to see what its various agencies have been doing for the past five years?
1. Quite a lot
2. Somewhat
3. A little
4. Not at all

E. Responsiveness

Q38-4) How do you feel about the statement: “The nation is run by a powerful few and ordinary citizens cannot do much about it?”
Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?

Q38-5) How do you feel about the statement: “People like me don’t have any influence over what the government does?”
Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?

IV. Support for Liberal Democratic Rule

Please tell me how you feel about each of the following statements?
Do you Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Somewhat Disagree, or Strongly Disagree?

A. The Rule of Law

Q38-1)“ When the country is facing a difficult situation, it is ok for the government todisregard the law in order to deal with the situation.”

Q40-1)“The most important thing for a political leader is to accomplish his goals even if he has to ignore the established procedure.”

B. Limited Government

Q38-12) ”When judges decide important cases, they should accept the view of the executive branch.”

Q38-13)“If the government is constantly checked by the legislature, it cannot possibly accomplish great things.”

C. Political Freedom and Equal Rights

Q40-3)“ A political leader should tolerate the views of those who challenge his political ideals.”

Q40-4)“ As long as a political leaders enjoys majority support, he should implement his own agenda and disregard the view of the minority.”