The Supreme Court had in different cases given each of the following as a rationale for the Due Process Clause exclusionary rule against involuntary confessions, EXCEPT
A. To ensure that convictions are based on reliable evidence
B. To elevate the level of police professionalism
C. To deter improper police conduct
D. To assure that a defendant's confession is the product of his free and rational choice
ANSWER: B
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