Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2016, Question 08g

How should authority be divided for social issues

Full Question Text

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in social issues (e.g., public welfare, homelessness, gun policies)?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in social issues (e.g., public welfare, homelessness, gun policies)? Completely state authority 21% 22% 29% 29% 24%
Mostly state, some local 56% 44% 49% 43% 45%
Mostly local, some state 20% 24% 19% 19% 22%
Completely local authority 3% 6% 3% 4% 5%
Don't Know 0% 4% 0% 6% 3%