Roughly 4 in 10 Americans are concerned about states being unwilling to work with the federal government | Pew Research Center

September 15, 2023

2. Views of the U.S. political system, the federal government and federal-state relations

Roughly 4 in 10 Americans are concerned about states being unwilling to work with the federal government

Roughly 4 in 10 Americans are concerned about states being unwilling to work with the federal government

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2. Views of the U.S. political system, the federal government and federal-state relations
Few Americans say the U.S. political system is working very well today, and many lack confidence in its future
Public trust in the federal government near record low
Partisan trust in government shifts with control of the White House but remains lower in both parties than it was last century
Americans continue to express frustration, more than anger or contentment, with the federal government
Anger and contentment with the federal government shift with presidential administrations
Growing numbers, especially among Democrats, are concerned rights may vary from state to state
About 6 in 10 Republicans are at least very concerned about the federal government doing too much
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans are concerned about states being unwilling to work with the federal government