The Fourth Amendment

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Fourth Amendment:

• A)applies only to criminal cases.
• B)protects just those in criminal cases.
• C)limits the right to search to the gathering and use of evidence in criminal cases.
• D)includes searches which go beyond the needs of criminal law enforcement.

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Definitions:

U.S. Constitution

The supreme law of the United States of America, established to frame the government, delineate its powers, and protect the rights of citizens.

States' Power

The authority and powers that are granted to the states by the constitution, including those not explicitly allocated to the federal government.

Standing to Sue

The legal right to bring a lawsuit to court, based on the party's stake or interest in the outcome of the case.

Civil Suit

A civil suit is a legal proceeding between individuals, companies, or others, in which compensation is sought for damages or enforcement of a right, as opposed to criminal charges by the state.