In 2020, 17% of Americans expressed trust in the government to do what’s right, as opposed to 73% in 1958.
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39% of Americans say they do not get involved because they do not believe it will make a difference.

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49% of young Americans say they do not know enough about the issues to get involved in social causes or campaigns.
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Since 2010, Congress has approved only three budget resolutions, and there was no budget considered for fiscal years 2019 and 2020.
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Political polarization continues across issues of health, climate change and more, with majorities of voters saying the “other” candidate’s victory would mean lasting harm to the U.S
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A substantial majority of Americans say it is “absolutely important” to live in a democracy.


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In 2020, 65% of voters said they fear for the country, however 56% of them remain hopeful about the state of the U.S

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More than 66% of eligible voters cast ballots in 2020, marking the highest voter turnout since 1900.


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84% of Americans believe trust in government can be improved, and 86% believe it is possible to improve trust in each other.
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