Which constitutional concern was raised by McCarthyism and Red Scare investigations?
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Correct answer: The danger that fear of subversion could threaten civil liberties
The Red Scare raised concerns that anti-communist investigations punished people for beliefs, associations, or accusations rather than proven crimes. Civil liberties groups argued that free speech and due process were often threatened.
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