How did the Internet help to strengthen democracy?

1 Answer
Oct 28, 2016

For one, it increases access to more and better information on candidates, policy positions, and government decisions that affect all citizens.

Explanation:

With that, as access to the Internet continues to expand, potential voters will have available an enormous variety of resources to help them connect with the political process.

Many people now turn to social networking to discuss political issues as well.

With all of the availability to the average citizen, it is reasonable to believe that internet and communication networks have become an integral part of the democratic processes.

Furthermore the limitless information potential allows for the public to access mass media and communications networks to discuss, protest, and advocate all forms of democratic government and rule.

Source: http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/SocialSciences/ppecorino/CISESHV_TEXT/Chapter-12-Political-Change/Study.html