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If the government had a choice between reducing taxes or spending more on social programs like health care, social security, and unemployment benefits, which do you think it should do? (We mean all taxes together, including social security, income tax, sales tax, and all the rest.) PLEASE CHECK ONE BOX ONLY.
Cut taxes or spend more on social programs · Asked in 1 wave, 1996 · 1,332 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Reduce taxes | Spend more on social programs | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 40% | 60% | 1332 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 24% | 76% | 442 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 38% | 62% | 500 | ±5 | |
| Republicans | 59% | 41% | 373 | ±5 |
General Social Survey 1996 · 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 1996 | 1996-02-01 to 1996-05-25 | face to face | 2,904 | 1,332 |