What Happened in the Philippines in 2000 Which Highlighted the Power

question 8

Multiple Choice

What happened in the Philippines in 2000 which highlighted the power of new technologies in politics?

• A) The democratically elected president was overthrown thanks to the use of SMS text message to organize last-minute protests.
• B) A virus wiped out the government's computers.
• C) People voted electronically in the Presidential elections.
• D) Politicians started using Twitter and as a result the electoral turnout increased.

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Reverse Trendelenburg

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Hand Hygiene

The practice of washing or sanitizing the hands to remove dirt, germs, and harmful microorganisms to prevent disease.

ASA III

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