Views about size of government among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by sources of guidance on right and wrong (2014) Switch to: Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about size of government

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who would rather have…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Philosophy/reason45%47%4%5%504
Common sense53%41%3%4%1,810
Science42%52%4%3%524
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