In Michigan V. Long, the Court

question 35

Multiple Choice

In Michigan v. Long, the Court:

• A) Extended Terry frisks to the passenger compartment of automobiles only when the vehicle's owner gives police officers consent to do so
• B) Extended Terry frisks to the passenger compartment of automobiles when police officers possess a reasonable fear for their safety
• C) Refused to extend Terry frisks to the passenger compartment of automobiles
• D) Refused to extend Terry frisks to the passenger compartment of automobiles unless passengers were in the vehicle at the time of the stop

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