Can there be trust in an institution if we (both citizens and leaders) don’t know what the institution we’re being asked to trust is supposed to be doing?

The Long Decline of Trust in Government, and Why That Can Be Patriotic

Is questioning government a foundation of American citizenship?

The Long Decline of Trust in Government, and Why That Can Be Patriotic

There appears to be a direct correspondence between confidence in government and 3 things. (1) Who is in leadership (their perceived character) (2) How well the economy is doing (3) Whether we are in a time of national crisis. Are these things an oversimplification or accurate?

Beyond Distrust: How Americans View Their Government