Which of the following is NOT a reason for the declining levels of trust in the United States in recent years?
A) revelations about the faulty information that led up to the war in Iraq
B) the government's inability to get the economy moving following the recession of 2008
C) an increase in the citizens' knowledge of how the political system operates
D) the bitter congressional battle over raising the national debt limit in 2011
E) the government shutdown in 2013

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An increase in citizens' knowledge of how the political system operates can actually lead to an increase in trust, as it allows people to better understand the decisions and actions of their government. The other options all involve specific events or actions that have contributed to a decline in trust.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for the Declining