During the conferences held by the justices to decide a case __________.
a. strict privacy is maintained
b. a stenographer is present to take minutes of the meeting
c. meetings are recorded for public record according to the Government in the Sunshine Act
d. cameras provide a live feed for news programs and viewers on the Internet
e. two pages provide clerical assistance to the justices
Answer: a. strict privacy is maintained
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