Staying informed is an important part of civic participation. when getting information, what should citizens always be sure to

do?

separate fact from opinion

listen to only one viewpoint

use a single source for information

reach a conclusion based on others' opinion

separate fact from opinion

Explanation:

Civil participation refers to the involvement of an individual or a group in civic life to help the community to develop. And staying informed about whats is happening in the community is important for greater participation and decision-making process. And here comes the role of people's awareness about the facts and opinion. While facts refer to the statement which can be proven, opinion is the belief or understanding of someone. Opinion which are widely accepted should not be taken as facts and this understanding of the two helps to have a clear picture of a situation.

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