In recent years it has become harder to fully participate socially and economically in american society without having a smartphone. some might even consider them a requirement for being able to live with dignity in our society. this would be an example of how:

This is example of how technology is affecting the lives of the people.

Explanation:

This is an example of technology is affecting the lives and mindsets of the people as not have a smart phone is a sign of poorness and less of dignity. Everyone is aware with the facts that due to the technological advancement and need of the time Smartphone become an option but linking this need to dignity is not correct.

It is true that Smartphone is required to full the needs of the present time to interact and to connect with the people on social media platforms but not having a Smartphone is not connected with the no or less dignity.  

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

In recent years it has become harder to fully participate socially and economically in American society without having a smartphone. Some might even consider them a requirement for being able to live with dignity in our society. This would be an example of how what is considered a necessity is socially defined and can change over time.

The smartphone is the invention that changed the lives of people in modern times. It is an example of how technology can create new necessities. Today, it is unthinkable that people do not use the smartphone for many purposes in their daily lives. It has been used in the workplace, for communication purposes, and is dominant in its use for entertainment purposes.

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answer: a federal government has final authority on interstate/inter provincial  and international affairs, a confederation is one where the central/national government or authority is governing body what does not have final say over the same matters. hopefully this and i will try again if you don't like this answer : )

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