Judicial decisions regarding civil liberties ______.
A. are almost always unanimous since the language of the Bill of Rights is clear
B. reveal the personal and political ideologies of the justices as justices come and go from the court
C. are remarkably consistent over time
D. demonstrate that judges have the capability to ignore their personal and political ideologies and make the right decision
Answer: B
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