The exclusionary rule had a major exception created by the Supreme Court decision in Nix v. Williams case. It held that
A. the guilty could not be released due to a technicality
B. illegally obtained evidence was admissible if it would have been discovered legally eventually
C. searches carried out in good faith were admissible even if the warrant was later found to be technically illegal
D. evidence staged by the police was admissable even if discovered later
B
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Which of the following is the best example of a tort case?
a) A woman files suit after being injured in an automobile accident. b) A father sues his ex-wife for custody of their two children. c) A man is charged with driving while intoxicated. d) A corporation sues another corporation over the terms of a contract. e) A young woman is charged with shoplifting.
Throughout history which of following has been true regarding American federalism?
a. Federalism has proven to be rigid and unchanging in the face of an ever-changing world. b. The role and powers of the federal government have evolved as undisputed. c. The powers of the state governments have become almost nonexistent in light of national government powers. d. Technology, population shifts and the global economy have spurred reexamination of state and federal functions and federalism’s flexibility has allowed it to adapt to these changes. e. American federalism has become almost nonexistent.