Trust in Government

Partisan Polarization Surges in Bush, Obama Years

Trends in American Values: 1987-2012

Section 4: Values About Government and the Social Safety Net

Lower-Income Republicans Say Government Does Too Little for Poor People

In 2007, Mood Just Beginning to Sour, Democrats Better Regarded

Public Opinion Four Years Ago

The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election

Section 7: Views of Government

The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election

Section 1: How Generations Have Changed

Press Widely Criticized, But Trusted More than Other Information Sources

Views of the News Media: 1985-2011

Obama Leadership Image Takes a Hit, GOP Ratings Decline

Continued Dissatisfaction with Republican Field

Section 4: Anger and Distrust in Government

Obama Draws More Confidence than Boehner, McConnell or Cantor on Debt Ceiling

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Section 5: Views of Government, Constitution, American Exceptionalism

Fewer Are Angry at Government, But Discontent Remains High

Republicans, Tea Party Supporters More Mellow

Fewer Are Angry at Government, But Discontent Remains High

Republicans, Tea Party Supporters More Mellow

Section 1: Attitudes About Government

Obama Viewed as Doing Better than GOP Leaders in Explaining Vision

Public Rejects Variety Of Options For Fixing State Budgets

Public’s Priorities, Financial Regs

Congress's Job Rating - 13%

Public Trust in Government: 1958-2010

Distrust, Discontent, Anger and Partisan Rancor

The People and Their Government

Distrust, Discontent, Anger and Partisan Rancor

The People and Their Government

Section 1: Trust in Government 1958-2010

Obama's Ratings Slide Across the Board

The Economy, Health Care Reform and Gates Grease the Skids

Section 4: Health Care Overhaul

As Jobs Crisis Spreads, Worries Climb the Economic Ladder

More Workers Anticipate Pay Cuts, Layoffs

Section 4: Views of the National Economy

Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007

Political Landscape More Favorable To Democrats