Each of the following statements regarding the majority opinion in United States v. Leon (1984) is correct, EXCEPT

A. The Fourth Amendment is not concerned with constitutional violations by judges
B. Deterrence is the only reason for the exclusionary rule
C. The search in the case violated the Fourth Amendment
D. The exclusionary rule exacts substantial social costs


ANSWER: A

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