"Every single day, you turn on your phone to find some shocking headline posted on the internet by a news outlet. Whether the article discusses a political topic, what is happening in another country, or a weather report, the information is often received the same way. Social media is the main way people receive information and plays a huge role in how people form their political opinions."
"Spreading news to other people nowadays can be as fast as sending a text message or making a quick phone call. Opening your phone and simply scrolling can provide you with a lot of information that you can choose to believe. Political topics are often shared and receive the most attention because they are reported on frequently. Due to how big an impact politics plays in every person's life, people tend to keep up with the parts that affect them personally."
"The easiest way to prove that something has happened is through actual video evidence of it happening. Online news sites are known for providing videos to further support the information they are reporting. With the increase of exposure to primary sources, taking information from a direct source plays a major role in shaping a person's political perspectives. Additionally, it makes it so much easier for a person to quote something that has been said directly."
Social media is the main way people receive information and plays a huge role in how people form their political opinions. Daily exposure to headlines and posts on phones provides immediate access to news across topics, including politics, international events, and weather. The speed of sharing makes news dissemination comparable to texting or calling, and scrolling supplies selectable information that users may accept as true. Political content receives significant attention because of its personal impact, motivating people to follow relevant issues and, when mobilized by wide audiences, to exercise civic rights. Videos and primary-source footage strengthen claims, and comment sections host frequent political discussion.
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