Author Question: Describe changes in technology since the Constitution was written and how they have affected both ... (Read 38 times)

folubunmi · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Describe changes in technology since the Constitution was written and how they have affected both the public's view of government and the operation of government. Provide examples.

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Question 2

Identify two amendments to the U.S. Constitution that are not part of the Bill of Rights and explain the impact of each on government and society.

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Toya9913 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1. Identify changes such as television, electronic communications, and cellular phones that now provide instant communication around the world.
2. Explain that these changes have affected the public by allowing people to be more aware of governmental operations through, for example, televised congressional committee hearings, talk shows, presidential press conferences, and live coverage of wars.
3. Note that these changes have made it possible for interest groups to expand their influence on government by, for example, giving them the ability to target large amounts of communication at members of Congress and to organize and mobilize on the Internet.
4. Discuss how these changes have given power to those in government, since they now have the ability to appeal directly to millions of people and can get access to public opinion through polls.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1. Select two amendments other than the first 10.
2. Provide a detailed explanation of the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the selected amendments.
3. Discuss how the selected amendments changed the U.S. government and/or American society.
4. Provide a basic argument as to why the selected amendments were an important development.