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.
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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
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