Q37: Choose Statement 1 or 2. [Probe for strength] 1. The Constitution should protect every individual’s right to freely express political views. Agree very strongly with 1 1 Agree with neither DK/HHE [Do not read] Agree with 1 2. Because it can be dangerous and confusing to allow too many different points of view, the Constitution should place limits on free expression. Agree with 2 Agree very strongly with 2 2 4 5 3 9 Q38: Let us also consider the political context of the constitutional developments. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? [Ask Q38A-B; Read options:] Strongly Agree Neither agree Disagree Strongly D agree nor disagree disagree K Q38A: Even the smartest Constitution cannot in 1 2 3 4 5 9 itself bring Zimbabweans a good-willed and democratic government. Q38B: The new Constitution will only bring change 1 2 3 4 5 9 if it ends the alliance between the President and the security forces. Q39A: Have you ever heard about the Organ on National Healing? [If “Yes”, ask Q39B:] No Yes 0 1 DK 9 Q39B: Briefly tell me what it is that you have heard about the organ. ……………………………………………………. [PoC] Section 4: Violence and intimidation [Read] Let us move on to a subject that is often on Zimbabweans mind, and which they often talk about – the freedoms to talk about and practice politics, with or without fear of becoming targeted. Please share with us, in confidence, your experiences and feelings. Q40: Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. [Probe for strength of opinion: Do you agree or agree very strongly?] 1. Whenever politics is involved, violence is 2. Politics need not be dangerous; people can learn inevitable. how to work together in peaceful ways. Agree very strongly Agree with 1 Agree with 2 Agree very strongly with 2 with 1 1 2 4 5 Agree with neither 3 DK [Do not read] 9 76

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