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Pew Research CenterSeptember 16, 2019
1. Where public confidence stands about eight groups that have positions of power and responsibility

Republicans are more affirming of the roles religious leaders play

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1. Where public confidence stands about eight groups that have positions of power and responsibility
Compared with others, public school principals viewed most positively by public for key performance attributes
The public thinks members of Congress do not often admit and take responsibility for their mistakes
Women are more likely to have confidence in members of Congress
Public views local elected officials fairly positively, except when it comes to admitting mistakes
Black people are less confident in local officials doing their jobs well than white people
More than half think journalists rarely take responsibility for their mistakes
Republicans are much less likely to think journalists perform key parts of their jobs often
More than eight-in-ten say principals care about the students in their schools
U.S. adults express confidence that military leaders do a good job preparing military personnel to protect country
Democrats have less confidence in military leaders doing their jobs
Police officers viewed positively by most U.S. adults
Black Americans and Hispanics are more concerned about police officers’ efforts
U.S. public has mixed opinions about leaders of technology companies
Three-quarters say religious leaders regularly provide for the spiritual needs of their communities
Frequent church attenders, older Americans and Republicans tend to hold more positive opinions of religious leaders
Republicans are more affirming of the roles religious leaders play
U.S. public thinks most of those in roles of power and responsibility carry out job-specific duties effectively

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