The Internet Has Already Made a Mark on the American

question 20

Essay

The Internet has already made a mark on the American political process, and its impact may well continue to grow. Discuss the changes the Internet and other new communication technologies have already wrought. Have these changes been substantial or superficial? Are they for the better or for the worse? How have these technologies affected your own political engagement?

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Definitions:

Effective Yield

The total yield of a bond, taking into account annual interest payments and the bond’s price fluctuation.

Fair Value Option

An accounting choice that allows companies to report financial assets and liabilities at their fair values, with changes in fair value recognized through profit or loss.

Unrealized Holding

Unrealized holding refers to profits or losses on investments or assets that have increased or decreased in value but have not yet been sold or realized.

Bond Liability

Bond liability is the amount owed by a bond issuer to bondholders, including both the principal amount borrowed and any accrued interest, until the bond matures.