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More than two in three Americans say they have confidence in their state's governor to make the right economic recommendations -- higher than the level of confidence for federal leaders.

Americans' approval of Congress averaged 17% in 2016, the seventh straight year that approval has been below 20%. Republicans, independents and Democrats all gave Congress low approval ratings.

After slipping in 2021, Republicans' confidence in big business remains at that lower level in 2023, according to Gallup's annual Confidence in Institutions measure.

When asked to name the top problem facing the country today, more than one in four U.S. adults in 2019 name some aspect of government.

A record-high 59% of Republicans say it is better for the president and majority power in Congress to be from the same political party.

Gallup finds public faith in many societal institutions holding steady at or near their record lows. Majorities view small business and the military positively.

Congressional job approval remains low, at 19%, with approval ratings among both Republicans and Democrats registering at or below 20%.

Explore Gallup's latest insights and discoveries on women's and gender issues. Discover Gallup's historical trends on how women feel in the United States and around the globe.

A federal government shutdown would almost certainly do further damage to Americans' already negative view of the government.

Americans' evaluations of the economy improved in November after slumping in the late summer and early fall.