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:

High-Income Countries

Nations with a high gross national income per capita, which typically have advanced economic structures and offer a high standard of living to their citizens.

Latin American

Pertaining to regions in the Americas where Romance languages (primarily Spanish and Portuguese) are primarily spoken, encompassing cultural and historical aspects.

Sub-Saharan Africa

A geographical term used to describe the area of the African continent that lies south of the Sahara Desert.

International Telecommunications

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