Trust in Government: a Declining American Sentiment
Words: 725 Pages: 2 4762Throughout history, Americans have often perceived their government as the ultimate authority—an institution to which they could turn whenever national issues arose. Introduction Traditionally, the government and its officials were seen as the primary problem-solvers, commandingly steering the nation through turbulent times. However, as the United States has advanced both as a society and a nation, there has been a noticeable decline in the level of trust and respect Americans have for their government. This essay explores why such a […]