The amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

The amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• A. First Amendment
• B. Second Amendment
• C. Fourth Amendment
• D. Sixth Amendment

Answer: (C)

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures is provided by the Fourth Amendment. It requires that searches and the seizure of items generally be supported by probable cause and, in many cases, a warrant describing where to search and what can be taken. This protects individuals from arbitrary government intrusion. There are recognized exceptions to the warrant rule, such as consent, plain view, searches incident to a lawful arrest, and emergencies. If evidence is gathered in violation of this rule, it may be discarded in court under the exclusionary rule. The other amendments address different rights: freedom of expression, religion, and assembly; the right to keep and bear arms; and the right to counsel and a speedy trial.

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures is provided by the Fourth Amendment. It requires that searches and the seizure of items generally be supported by probable cause and, in many cases, a warrant describing where to search and what can be taken. This protects individuals from arbitrary government intrusion. There are recognized exceptions to the warrant rule, such as consent, plain view, searches incident to a lawful arrest, and emergencies. If evidence is gathered in violation of this rule, it may be discarded in court under the exclusionary rule. The other amendments address different rights: freedom of expression, religion, and assembly; the right to keep and bear arms; and the right to counsel and a speedy trial.