The Federal "Exclusionary Rule," Prohibiting the Use in Court of Evidence

question 52

Multiple Choice

The federal "exclusionary rule," prohibiting the use in court of evidence wrongfully obtained by the prosecution, was created by

• A)Congress in a statute.
• B)the executive branch of government, following public hearings.
• C)the U.S. Supreme Court.
• D)the U.S. Constitution.

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Definitions:

Predictable Manner

A way of acting or occurring that is expected based on patterns or previous experience, lacking in surprises or variability.

Direct Request Pattern

A pattern of organization that makes the request directly in the first paragraph.

Anticipated Reaction

A projected response or feeling expected from someone based on a specific action, statement, or event.

Direct Request Pattern

A communication approach that involves stating a request or need straightforwardly at the beginning, commonly used for clarity and efficiency.