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The exclusionary rule, established for state courts in Mapp v. Ohio (1961), primarily serves to deter which of the following actions by government officials?

A.Conducting unreasonable searches and seizures in violation of the Fourth Amendment
B.Obtaining coerced confessions in violation of the Fifth Amendment
C.Denying legal counsel to indigent defendants in violation of the Sixth Amendment
D.Imposing excessive bail on defendants in violation of the Eighth Amendment

Explanation

Core Concept

This is correct. The exclusionary rule prevents the government from using illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial, serving as a primary judicial deterrent against Fourth Amendment violations by law enforcement.

Correct Answer

AConducting unreasonable searches and seizures in violation of the Fourth Amendment

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