Why is it important for citizens to be able to evaluate the political information they receive from the media

a-the media can be intentionally or unintentionally biased to support a particular political position or candidate

b-the media publish public opinion polls that can reflect a candidates likelihood of winning a particular race

c-the media generally promote the governments preferred position when reporting on controversial

d-the media have changed greatly in the past few decades and news can be found in print on television and online

A. The Media can be Intentionally or unintentionally bias.

Explanation:

The Media has an Enormous Influence on Politics, Racial Controversies and more.  They have transformed the political media system, and redefined the role of providing citizens with the information needed to make thoughtful decisions.

racism and segregation.

the quote by walter cronkite contributes to the central idea of the text by supporting the central idea. cronkite argues that what is deemed “right” for and in america may not be good for other countries. this supports the central idea of the text, that the vietnam war was unpopular in america for multiple reasons- including cronkite’s.