Trust in Government

Definition

Trust in government represents the level of confidence that citizens have in their government's honesty, transparency, and capability to act in the best interest of the public. It involves citizens' belief that government will fulfill its obligations and responsibilities.

Related terms

Political Legitimacy: Political legitimacy refers to the recognition and acceptance of a government's authority by its citizens or other nations.

Transparency: Transparency refers to openness and accessibility of information within governmental processes, allowing citizens to hold officials accountable.

Accountability: Accountability refers to the responsibility of elected officials or public servants to answer for their actions and decisions.