The Exclusionary Rule

question 18

Multiple Choice

The exclusionary rule

• A) requires exclusion of tainted evidence even if it is relevant.
• B) requires that the state not prosecute an individual whose constitutional rights have been violated by police.
• C) excludes testimony by a defendant whose constitutional rights have been violated by police.
• D) has always applied to both state and federal criminal proceedings.

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Definitions:

Reliable

The quality of being consistently good in quality or performance, dependable.

Executive Functioning

Cognitive processes that regulate, control, and manage other cognitive abilities, including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control.

Impulsive

Describing actions or behaviors that are performed without forethought or consideration of the consequences, driven by immediate desires or emotional states.

Attention Problems

Difficulties in maintaining focus on tasks or activities, potentially symptomatic of attention-deficit disorders or other cognitive impairments.