Analysis of responses by a representative sample of the population. The respondents are asked if they agree with the following statement: “Do you agree that the following institutions are independent of political influence?” Assessors measure the percentage of respondents who answer “strongly agree” and “tend to agree” for the SAI. Point allocation: • 3 points = 65% or more • 2 points = 50%-64.99% • 1 point = 35%-49.99% • 0 points = below 35%