Which of the Following Searches Should Be Considered Constitutional

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following searches should be considered constitutional?

• A)A wife consents to search of her and her husband's entire home, even though he is not present; police search the entire home
• B)A wife consents to a search of her home although her husband, who is present, denies consent; police search the living room and then leave
• C)A roommate consents to a search of his dorm room, even though the other occupant is not there; police search the entire room, including both roommates' desks
• D)None of the above searches are constitutional.

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