4. Today, the term "McCarthyism" is used to describe the

practice of

1. removing members of Congress for abuses of

power

2. investigating civil service employees for

corruption

3. accusing a person of subversive activities without

sufficient evidence

4. using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal

trials

Question

History

Carlo Weaver

16 July, 15:37

4. Today, the term "McCarthyism" is used to describe the

practice of

1. removing members of Congress for abuses of

power

2. investigating civil service employees for

corruption

3. accusing a person of subversive activities without

sufficient evidence

4. using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal

trials

+1

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Jeremiah Wood · Answer 1

3. accusing a person of subversive activities without

sufficient evidence

Rylee Evans · Answer 2

3

Explanation:

The term McCarthyism, coined in 1950 in reference to McCarthy's practices, was soon applied to similar anti-communist activities. Today the term is used more generally in reference to demagogic, reckless, and unsubstantiated accusations, as well as public attacks on the character or patriotism of political opponents.