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2. Media in Oceania portrays only what the government wants the people to see. All media is regulated and controlled by the government. In America, there are different media outlets that lean on either sides of the political spectrum. Theoretically, the media that leans heavily on either side may report false information. For example, there was an incident with Trump’s inaugural speech and its coverage. Trump claimed that a vast amount of supporters came but in reality, not many people were shown to be there.

3. The dictionary app defines “power” as “political or social authority or control, especially that exercised by a government” also as “ a right or authority that is given or delegated to a person or body”. Power can be gained in a social setting by an individual being more educated, more liked or more popular in general. Power can be used to benefit or perform actions for the greater good of a society or of one’s own personal agenda.

4. Many different things could be considered an abuse of power by government. For example, a police officer who unlawfully searches someone’s property, is abusing their power. Anything the government does that goes against the Constitution is an abuse of power. Using taxpayer money for anything other than community purposes is an abuse of power. Eminent domain in some cases could be considered abuse.

5. If in individual were to change or sway the minds of a collective group of individuals, they might be able to make a difference. However, although the individual may not be conforming to social norms, it doesn’t mean they change society as a whole. There are still enough individuals to maintain the stereotype or general reputation of the society.

6. Government controlled media will always reflect what the government wants the community to see. Not all of it may be truthful and it may often times may be hesitant or unlikely to show government failures. Media from the government will be filtered and not show everything.