Not only does public opinion data show that trust in government is declining, but rhetoric of stolen elections, the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol, and intense political polarization have characterized the contemporary American political scene as one of instability and dissatisfaction. Government trust is important to the functioning of democracy and my research… Read more »
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Generation Zero and Declining Trust
At the end of 2021, trust in the federal government was at an all-time low. Trust in the government is important for all levels: local, state, and federal. If citizens trust the government, they will be more likely to approve of new legislation, and more likely to vote, and overall crime and violence rates will… Read more »