Prefer Smaller Government

Americans are divided over whether they would rather have a smaller government providing fewer services (45%) or a bigger government providing more services (43%). Democrats and Republicans are polarized on this issue. About two-thirds of Republicans (68%) say they would rather have a smaller government providing fewer services; most Democrats (60%) would prefer a bigger government providing more services. Independents are more closely divided on this issue — 48% say they prefer a smaller government while 40% would rather have a bigger government. Read More