Question

The quote below comes from the Supreme Court ruling in Mapp v. Ohio (1961):

We hold that all evidence obtained by searches and seizures in violation of the Constitution is, by that same authority, inadmissible in a state court.



Source: http://www. Law. Cornell. Edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0367_0643_ZO. Html



Why did the Court make this ruling?



to ensure that criminal defendants were given a speedy trial


to provide protection for the rights of every citizen


to increase the power of the federal government over the states


to allow all citizens to make choices without government interference

Answer 1

Answer: B. to provide protection for the rights of every citizen

Step-by-step explanation:

I got it right

Answer 2

Answer: B

Explanation: Got it right