In what way did the collapse of the Fairness Doctrine change media? Government gained more control over the media.
Viewers, rather than the government, controlled the media.
The FCC could no longer provide protection if a character, person, or group came under attack in the media.
Networks were permitted to air editorials for the political candidate of their choice.

A.

Explanation:

The Fairness Doctrine of the United States was introduced in 1949 by the Federal Communications Commission  (FCC). Under this policy, the broadcasters and media were required to present controversial issues relevant to the public to be informed.

On August 22, 2011, the FCC revoked the Fairness Doctrine. With the collapse of the Fairness Doctrine, media and broadcasters came under the control of the government. The media began to serve as partisan journalism.

Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

the answer is definitely d. sorry for a late response.