Trust in Government is Low, but Americans are United around Investments in Technology

Despite low levels of trust in government, the public expresses optimism that federal government initiatives can have a positive impact on their lives—especially investments in technology, according to a new study by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and MeriTalk.

Few trust the federal government, and confidence in the government to spend money in the best interest of the public is low. Just 15% of American adults say they trust the federal government to do what’s right for them and their families all or most of the time. Additionally, just 9% express confidence in the ability of the federal government to spend money in the public’s best interest and 22% feel the government is able to deliver citizen services fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, or other personal characteristics.

Even so, most see the federal government playing the same or a more important role in improving the lives of the American people in the next 10 years. CONTINUED — pdf

AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research & MeriTalk


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