What was Reagan's general view of the role of the federal government in domestic affairs?
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Correct answer: The federal government should be limited and many programs reduced
Reagan argued that government was often the problem rather than the solution. His administration supported deregulation, tax cuts, and reductions in some domestic social spending.
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