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

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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.

3. accusing a person of subversive activities without

sufficient evidence