Why can it be politically difficult for Congress and/or the president to shrink the size of government?
What will be an ideal response?
The emergence of wars and other crises that demand a growth in government is one reason; in the wake of terrorist attacks, it would be hard to imagine the public supporting a shrinking military response. However, public attitude toward the size of government is ambivalent when it comes to domestic policies. Many will respond that they generally support a smaller national government and a decrease in government spending/size. However, when it comes to specific goals and programs, government activity often has high approval from the public. People are especially likely to support government programs they personally benefit from, making it difficult for elected officials to vote for cuts in these programs.
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