1. what is the exclusionary rule? Does it apply only to violations of the 4th Amendment rights or also to violations of any constitutional rights in the Bill of Rights?
2. The purpose of the exclusionary rule is to deter police misconduct. critics, however, say the exclusionary rules has failed to achieve that purpose. Do you agree? Why or why not?
3. Is the exclusionary rule a constitutional or a judge-made rule? Can it be modified by the U.S. Congress through legislation?
4. What is the silver platter doctrine? Is it in use today?
5. "Mapp v. Ohio is the most significant case decided by the Court on the exclusionary rule." Is this statement true or false? defend your answer.