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Question 50 • Principles of American Democracy

What happened to Dollree Mapp after her case went to the Supreme Court?

Answer
A
Her conviction was overturned because the jury found her to be a person of good character.
B
Her conviction was upheld because an eyewitness had seen her with illegal materials.
C
Her conviction was overturned because the search of her home had been done illegally.
D
Her conviction was upheld because illegal materials had been found in her home.

Explanation

The Supreme Court overturned Dollree Mapp’s conviction because police had searched her home illegally and seized the evidence without a valid warrant. The ruling applied the exclusionary rule, which generally prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court; therefore, choice D is correct.

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