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Should govt do more or less?
Variable: helpnot
Module:
Core
Subject:
Federal Government
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Survey Questions
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Now look at CARD BD. Some people think that the government in Washington is trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and private businesses. Others disagree and think that the government should Do even
more to solve our country's problems. Still others have opinions somewhere in between.
A. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this?

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Summary by Year
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Code Label
1 Govt do more
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3 Agree with both
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5 Govt does too much
8 Don't know
9 No answer
0 Not applicable
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0 0 0 0 0 484 502 473 500 549 981 979 921 921 1853 1936 2521 658 667 636 851 913 785
Summary Statistics
Valid cases 30399
Missing cases 32067