The exclusionary rule refers to __________.

A. a rule upheld in the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education
B. the principle of throwing out evidence that is obtained illegally
C. an intent to withhold information from the courts
D. the act of disallowing self-incriminating testimony at trial


Answer: B

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