Americans Support Smaller Government in the Abstract but Do Not

question 84

True/False

Americans support smaller government in the abstract but do not support cuts to the large programs that would be necessary to shrink the federal budget and bureaucracy.

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Definitions:

Indeterminate

A situation or outcome that is not clearly defined or decided, often because of complex or uncertain variables.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility that one receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Donut

A fried dough confection or dessert food, usually ring-shaped or without a hole and filled with various sweet fillings or toppings.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit received from consuming a particular quantity of a good or service.