Challenges to Sovereignty: Impact of communication

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Obj: Learn impacts of communication on devolution, supranationalism and democratization (4.B.2 Advances in communication technology have facilitated devolution, supranationalism, and democratization.)

Devolution :the transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration.

Supranationalism : the transfer of power from the national to the supranational level, leading to increased dependence on foreign political partners and increased social and cultural exchange.

Democratization : the introduction of a democratic system or democratic principles.
Two types of democratization spreading:

Democratization from below:  citizens begin to introduce democratic policies
Democratization from above:  government begins to introduce democratic policies

Is the United Kingdom, where Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland exercise authority over their own lands, but remain part of the U.K., an example of devolution or supranationalism?

Is Morocco improving promotion and protection of human rights by becoming a democracy an example of democratization and supranationalism?

Is the Arctic Council an example democratization and supranationalism?

"The 2010 Constitution of Kenya is a turning point in country's history as it reconfigured balance of power by devolving power and responsibilities from the national government to 47 elected county governments. It also recalibrated the powers between executive, legislative and judicial branches." This is an example of what?

How does advances in communication and technology affect devolution, supranationalism, democratization?

Advances in communication and technology have made it so it's easier to see what's going on in the rest of the world. We can post our opinions in seconds, read recent news from across the globe, and get information at the click of a button. Look at things like these trends and news you are most likely familiar with:

How does this affect the things we just learned about?

Devolution: 
- The country can see any signs or protests within seconds happening in their country. 
- The idea of devolution in a country may spread and may start demading it.
- Can help spread the word.

Supranationalism: 
- Countries can each see where problems are directly that need to be solved with international support.
- Organizations can update frequently and people can see exactly what they're doing.
- Can talk through messages and video calls to meet instead of in person constantly.

Democratization: 
- The idea of democracy can spread really fast.
- It can set 'trends' and news stories that affect the populations opinion on the government whether it's good or bad.

What do you think is one other way that advances in technology and communication can impact one of these topics?

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