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Some people think the government should provide fewer services, even in areas such as health and education, in order to reduce spending. Other people feel it is important for the government to continue the services it now provides even if it means no reduction in spending. ENTER CODE IN BOXES. A. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this?
Own position on cutting government services · Asked in 1 wave, 1980 · 1,468 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Havent thought much | Cut spending | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Maintain services | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 8% | 7% | 8% | 12% | 19% | 14% | 11% | 21% | 1468 | ±3 | |
| Democrats |
General Social Survey 1980 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1980 | 1980-01-18 to 1980-05-16 | face to face | 1,468 | 1,468 |
| 11% |
| 4% |
| 5% |
| 10% |
| 17% |
| 13% |
| 13% |
| 28% |
| 562 |
| ±5 |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 8% | 7% | 9% | 13% | 21% | 13% | 11% | 18% | 562 | ±5 |
| Republicans | 4% | 13% | 11% | 16% | 19% | 16% | 10% | 12% | 332 | ±6 |