Most consider the president to be at least somewhat effective when it comes to getting things done, but a majority don’t think he understands the problems they face.
The public is generally supportive of increasing or upholding existing domestic spending by the federal government, but want less funding allocated to foreign aid.
Forty percent approve of the military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and 60% say it is not a good use of government funds. Similar shares, about 3 in 10, feel the U.S. government spends too much or too little on the military overall.
