Which of the following is true regarding the manner in which the exclusionary rule is derived from the U.S. Constitution?

A) It is specifically set forth in the Fourth Amendment.
B) It is specifically set forth in the Fifth Amendment.
C) It is specifically set forth in the Sixth Amendment.
D) It is specifically set forth in the Eighth Amendment.
E) No section of the U.S. Constitution specifically states the provisions of the exclusionary rule.

Exclusionary Rule

A legal principle in the United States that prohibits the use of evidence collected or analyzed in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights.

Fourth Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution that protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

U.S. Constitution

The foundational document of the United States government, outlining the structure, functions, and powers of its three branches and the rights of its citizens.