Public opinion in the United States tends to be more _____________ than political elites in areas such as religion in public schools, but more ______________ in areas such as Social Security spending.

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Public opinion tends to be more conservative than political elites in areas such as religion in public schools, as many Americans support the use of religion in public schools. However, it tends to be more liberal than political elites in areas such as Social Security spending, as many Americans support government intervention to provide social safety nets for the elderly.

Public Opinion in the United States Tends to Be More