Role of Government
Topics at a Glance
Public opinion about the Role of Government: federal vs. state roles, appropriate services, preferences for size of government, and more.
Issue Brief
A Brief History of Public Opinion on the Government Role in Health Care
Public opinion polls reveal that from the late 20th through the early 21st century, the federal government’s role in providing health care services has been a highly salient and contentious issue.
Related Data
2010 Role of Government Survey
In the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard/Washington Post Role of Government poll, Americans share their opinions about the appropriate duties and functions of the government.