Political Cartoons View All 1211 ImagesThe disdain for Congress is just one area where Americans say they are losing faith.
Various polls say the negative feelings include a loss of confidence or interest in institutions such as organized religion, policing, the Supreme Court, even banking.
“Trust in institutions has deteriorated substantially,” said Kay Schlozman, professor of political science at Boston College.
Just 3% have a great deal of confidence in Congress, virtually unchanged from March.
The polling reinforces that Democrats are more likely than Republicans to say their confidence in the Supreme Court is low.
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