From the top Down: Exploring the Effects of Executive Support on Trust in the Police

• In Event: Voters' Perceptions of the Institutional Status Quo: Populism, Democratic Norms, and Trust in Government

Brief Overview

This study aims to show the correlation between vote choice in favor of the ruling party and trust for the police by analyzing the LAPOP public opinion survey.It is expected that voting for the ruling party increases a citizen’s trust in the police.

Author

• Brady Shrader, West Virginia University