Internet and Politics

     
        Since the 1990's, the Internet has continued to connect people and politics while keeping updated information on politics, potential candidates and elections. People all over the world now have the ability to follow politics in any country, thanks to the Internet. Not only are facts given on political matter, but people can use social media, websites, and blogs to express their own opinions on different areas in politics. Some critics believe this has created a further divide between people and nations and has played a role in polarizing the political arena. People can create interest groups on the internet where they can share similar politcal ideologies, beliefs, and goals.

        Whether the Internet has increased polarization or provided people with more useful political information, one thing is definite, it has increased voter participation in elections. We don't know the exact reasons as to why someone votes, but we do not that the internet has played a significant role. Websites like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and blogging sites have greatly contributed to providing political information by publicizing videos, personal opinions, and information. Some of this information is argued to be misleading and distorted since users can display any information they please. In the past, it was not so easy to gain access to so much political information, interest groups, and opinions as it is today. These internet applications have greatly strengthened people's connections with politics.

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