Social Media
Definition
Websites or applications that enable users to create content or participate in social networking; often used in politics for campaigning purposes or engaging with constituents.
Analogy
Social Media is like a giant town hall meeting where everyone has a microphone. It's a place where politicians can speak directly to the public, and citizens can voice their opinions or concerns.
Related terms
Viral Marketing: A marketing strategy that relies on individuals sharing content via social media networks.
Echo Chamber: A situation in which beliefs are amplified by communication and repetition inside a closed system, often seen on social media platforms.
Citizen Journalism: The collection, dissemination, and analysis of news by the public, especially through mobile and social media platforms.
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Practice Questions (14)
What are some of the drawbacks of using social media for political campaigns?
How has social media transformed political information acquirement?
How might heightened scrutiny from social media impact future presidents' decision-making processes?
How might presidential use of social media impact political discourse?
How has social media impacted the way U.S. presidents communicate with their constituents?
How has social media influenced presidential communication in recent years?
Why has the President's use of social media as a tool for direct communication with citizens persisted in recent years?
How has social media affected presidential communication in recent years?
How might presidential communication strategies evolve if social media hadn't become a dominant force?
What would have been a likely result if television and social media were not prevalent factors in political socialization during the 2016 Presidential election?
What implication does the increasing influence of social media in political socialization have on electoral outcomes?
In what way has social media influenced political behavior and policy making trends?
In the context of public opinion formation, how does mass media differ from social media?
How does social media influence public opinions in current society?
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