Corporations often follow the ____ doctrine, which is what happens when a civilian or corporate investigative agent delivers evidence to a law enforcement officer.
A) silver-tree
B) gold-tree
C) silver-platter
D) gold-platter

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The correct phrase is "silver platter doctrine," not "silver-tree," "gold-tree," or "gold-platter." This doctrine refers to the situation in which evidence is handed over to law enforcement by a private party, such as a corporation or individual, in a way that makes it admissible in court without violating the Fourth Amendment.

Corporations Often Follow the ____ Doctrine, Which Is What Happens