Role of Government
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Public opinion about the Role of Government: federal vs. state roles, appropriate services, preferences for size of government, and more.
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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.
Americans Have Adjusted Views on Government’s Role
Public Perspective, February/March 1998. An Interview with Richard B. Wirthlin. How much have we changed our minds (if we have) ...
How Much Government
Public Perspective, April/May 1995. Would you say you favor smaller government with fewer services or larger government with many services? ...
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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.
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Private business taking on govt responsibilities