The political party in the twentieth century that generally opposed government expansion to solve social problems is the Republican Party. Throughout the 20th century, Republicans were typically seen as favoring limited government, less spending on domestic programs, and fewer restrictions on business enterprises
. This stance contrasted with the Democratic Party, especially under Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal coalition, which supported expanding the scale and scope of government social welfare programs
. In summary:
- The Republican Party generally opposed expanding government intervention in social issues.
- The Democratic Party, particularly during the New Deal era, supported government expansion to address social problems.
This distinction defines much of the political landscape in the United States during the 20th century.
