Those states that have passed shield laws did so in order to do which of the following?

A) to ensure due process for defendants in criminal cases
B) to protect the confidentiality of reporters' sources
C) to provide protection for those authorities that obtained search warrants under the good faith doctrine
D) to exempt states from being sued by citizens of other states
E) to provide unbiased reporting

B

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a. legislative bargainers b. junior members of Congress c. unelected representatives d. bill managers

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a. cameral speech b. earmark c. filibuster d. rotation

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