TextbookMergel, Chapter 5: Regulations and Directives for the Use of Social Media in the Public SectorArticlehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2019/11/19/social-media-and-local-government/?sh=7df2014c7aa6Videohttps://www.c-span.org/video/?446329-1/social-medias-role-democracyDiscussionINSTRUCTIONSBy the mid-week deadline, answer each of the prompts with 3 paragraphs using concepts and citations from the text or your own research.QUESTIONSMergel references that the use of social media in government is connected with many uncertainties. Based on the uncertainties she refers to in Ch. 5, do you think government agencies and politicians, now in 2021, have adapted more to using Web 2.0 tools? (provide example). What are some new challenges we may face moving forward as we continue to grow and expand in our technological society?Based on the video, do you think social media is taking on more of a dynamic role in government agencies and additionally, in politics & political movements? Do you believe citizens feel more ΒempoweredΒ with their ability to interact with go
vernment agencies and/or politicians? What does the word empowered mean to you?In his memorandum on the Accountable Government Initiative, President Obama stated, ΒYou also are aware when your best efforts are thwarted by outdated technologies and outmoded ways of doing business. You understand the consequences of accepting billions of dollars in waste as the cost of doing business and of allowing obsolete or underperforming programs to continue year after year.Β How do you feel about this statement? What was the overall purpose and goal of the statement above? Few things to be mindful of:1. Please provide foundational background and detail as well as resources for your opinions & statements. ***Never assume the reader understands your POV, always explain it.2. Please make sure you complete a Works Cited at the conclusion of your posts3. Make sure you are answering all of the questions in the prompt with complete answers4. I always enjoy when students integrate their experiences, background knowledge and passions/interests into their answers; in fact, I encourage it!!