The state cant even keep its own house in order, why do people continue to trust them to act in the public's best interest? They are abusing their authority to

The state cant even keep its own house in order, why do people continue to trust them to act in the public's best interest? They are abusing their authority to cover up their mistakes! Lets face it, if arguably the most important job in the country needs zero qualifications, what hope does that country have?