The hearsay exceptions, reliable or not, can no longer be used as a _________for cross-examination under the Confrontation Clause for "testimonial" statements.

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The correct answer is A) substitute. The Confrontation Clause requires that, for "testimonial" statements, the defendant has the right to confront the witness directly, meaning hearsay exceptions cannot be used as a substitute for cross-examination.

The Hearsay Exceptions, Reliable or Not, Can No Longer Be