The chief purpose for using informants is
a. to solve crimes that have eluded investigators.
b. to stop crimes before they happen.
c. to entrap known criminals.
d. to provide probable cause for arrests and search warrants.

The chief purpose for using informants is to provide probable cause for arrests and search warrants.

Option: (D)

Explanation:

answer:

the colonists had their reasons for creating a weak central (federal) government under the articles of confederation. not only did they create a weak federal government, they restricted the powers of the state governors because they were so concerned about the leaders abusing their power.