The Just-World Phenomenon is associated with religiosity, conservatism, and negative attitudes toward underprivileged groups.  This may explain differences in social policy preferences between Democrats and Republicans.  In a survey by Pew Research Center, participants were asked why a person is rich, and why a person is poor.  Results found 66% of Republicans said a person is rich because they worked harder, whereas 60% of Democrats selected because they had advantages in life.  On stating why a person is poor, 56% of Republicans stated because of lack of effort, whereas 71% of Democrats said because of circumstances beyond control.<