In general, Americans' trust in their government has ________ since the 1960s.
A) remained stable
B) risen slightly
C) risen sharply
D) fallen slightly
E) fallen sharply

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Americans' trust in their government has fallen sharply since the 1960s. This trend can be seen in surveys such as the Gallup poll, which has measured public trust in government since 1958. In the late 1960s, over 70% of Americans said they trusted the government to do the right thing most of the time or just about always. By the early 21st century, that figure had fallen below 20%. Various factors have contributed to this decline, such as government scandals, political polarization, and a growing perception that politicians are out of touch with the concerns of ordinary citizens.

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