Question

2 mark for review which of the following compares the impact of increased global communications technology to the impact of state - controlled media? a both global communication technology and state - controlled media act as centripetal forces that present a common message, which is utilized by the government to bind citizens together. b neither global communications technology nor state - controlled media have any impact on the viability of a state when it comes to centripetal or centrifugal forces. c global communications technology is utilized as a centripetal force to present a common message, whereas state - controlled media may bring in new ideas that act as centrifugal forces. d both global communications technology and state - controlled media act as centrifugal forces because they give citizens access to concepts or ideas that may inspire dissent. e global communications technology may bring in new ideas that act as centrifugal forces, whereas state - controlled media is utilized as a centripetal force to present a common message.

Explanation:

• Centripetal forces are those that bind a country together. State - controlled media is often used by governments to present a unified message, which can help in national integration (a centripetal force).
• Centrifugal forces are those that divide a country. Global communication technology can expose citizens to a wide range of ideas from different cultures. Some of these ideas may be in conflict with the national ideology, acting as a centrifugal force.

Answer:

E. Global communications technology may bring in new ideas that act as centrifugal forces, whereas state - controlled media is utilized as a centripetal force to present a common message.