How has the internet and social media affected public opinion? Provide a positive and negative impact.

Explanation:

Some of the benefits of social media are: Having a platform to showcase technological savvy and creativity. Increased self-confidence by empowering introverts to express their ideas. The ability to create lifelong friends.

Public opinion also affects politics through new media. New media provides two-way communication which allows for greater interaction. People can directly send messages to the government and politicians can comment online. ... Since new media has a large user base, political activity is followed by more people than before

answer; a splinter party;

answer; necessity-driven;