Why Did Congress Create the Classified Information Procedures Act

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why did Congress create the Classified Information Procedures Act?

• A) Prior to the act's passage, accused persons would plead guilty to escape the death penalty
• B) To prohibit defendants from demanding that the government release classified information in open court
• C) To protect the accused person's right at trial to see any classified information used against them.
• D) None of the above

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