The case of "Deep Throat" is an example of:

a. a high-ranking bureaucrat leaking information to weaken a president and defend his agency.
b. a high-ranking military officer criticizing a president's military strategy.
c. a high-ranking bureaucrat concealing information from the press to avoid embarrassment for her agency.
d. a high-ranking military officer ignoring a president's commands.

Answer: a

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