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Which of the following was a characteristic of the Court under Chief Justice Warren Burger during the 1970s?
 
  A) It appeared to shift away from the philosophy expressed in the Miranda case.
  B) It defended civil liberties by expanding the right to counsel and forbidding government wiretapping of domestic groups without a warrant.
  C) It was often more conservative in tone.
  D) All of the above.
  E) It reflected indifference to criminal cases.

Question 2

After the president appoints a government official, that official must be investigated by _____ before confirmation by the Senate.
 
  A) all 50 states
  B) the House of Representatives
  C) the FBI
  D) the Secret Service
  E) the CIA



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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