understanding of democracy has changed a lot . Democracy is not just about ballot boxes . People do not have the patience to wait for the next elections . Now , governments ’ decisions are under the surveillance and control of citizens thanks to cyberspace . We can now participate more in decision-making processes by using cyberspace . Democracy should now be synonymous with “ participation ” rather than the ballot box . Cyberspace is a virtual environment for holding a referendum on many issues , taking public opinion , and organizing campaigns .
5 . Does the cyber environment affect the functionality of democracy ? If yes , how does it affect it ?
The cyber environment has many possibilities for promoting democracy . The mechanisms of expressing opinions and protests , and the ease of organization provided by the Internet will make significant contributions to the development of democracy . However , the virtual world also brings a disadvantage . The danger of being disconnected from reality can also cause democracy to be stuck only in the virtual world .
6 . Lastly , can the rule of law be maintained in cyberspaces ? How is it possible ?
Cyberspace provides significant advantages in terms of transparency and accountability . With e-government services , people can follow the politicians and rulers more easily . People can use their freedom to claim their rights more easily with internet facilities . Mainly the power of the media comes into play . On the other hand , there have been cases where social media has negatively affected courts recently . There is a delicate balance to maintain the rule of law , and it is necessary to maintain this balance .