Public confidence in the integrity of the Government is indispensable to faith in democracy; and when we lose faith in the system, we have lost faith in everything we fight and spend for.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stevenson states that public trust in government is essential for belief in democracy itself.
- In plain terms
- If people stop trusting the government, they lose faith in democracy.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain government integrity to preserve faith in democracy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What breaks trust in government?
- Can democracy survive without public faith?
Another view
The quote assumes citizens always have accurate information about government actions.
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