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100

Philip has a girl held hostage in his house. The police want to investigate. They walk up to the door and say, "Police, we have a warrant." Is it okay for the police to investigate the house?

Yes. They have a warrant.

100

Was the 4th Amendment the one that provides that people should be free from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Yes, it was!

100

What is the Fourth Amendment?

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

(Short answer is acceptable too)


100

When was the Bill of Rights signed?

December 15th, 1791

100

When was John Adams born?

October 30th, 1735

200

Annie is hiding illegal substances in her home, and the police got anonymously tipped about it. The police marched to her house and banged the door, but Annie refused to open it. The police, without a warrant, barge in. Is this allowed?

No, this is not allowed. You need a warrant to search through someone's house.

200

Mapp vs. Ohio 

In 1961 Police entire Mapps apartment without a fake warrant. What amendment rights did they not follow?

The Fourth Amendment

200

If an officer would like or must search anything of yours. Do have the right to say no if they do not have a warrant to search?

Yes, you have the right to say no.

200

Who came up with the Bill of Rights?

James Madison

200

When was Frederick Muhlenberg born?

January 1st, 1750

300

Layla is accused of drug possession by her teachers in school. They pull her out of class to look through her backpack. They eventually found a pound of cocaine with a rolled-up dollar bill next to it. Is this allowed?

Since they have something to accuse her of, yes, this is allowed.

300

Eliasa wants to sue the school district because they wanted to search through her locker even when she said no. Is this allowed?

Yes. This is allowed because the school owns the locker.

300

Was the 4th Amendment the one that states that people should be free from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Yes.

300

How many Amendments were there originally?

There were 12 Amendments originally.

300

When was John Beckley born?

August 4th, 1757

400

Gabriel was accused of bringing in vapes, and the teachers wanted to search his backpack. Is this allowed?

Yes, this is allowed. If the teachers have a reasonable suspicion about something, then they are allowed to search the bag.

400

Abel v. United States

Abel was suspected to be a spy. Police immediately found a search warrant to search his house. 

Was the Fourth Amendment violated?

No. The police got a warrant.

400

Which case led to the Fourth Amendment?

Brendlin v. California

or

Mapp v. Ohio

Brendlin v. California

400

What is the 4th Amendment?

The Right to Protect You From Unfair Search and Seizure

400

When did John Beckley die?

April 8th, 1807

1000

The teachers think someone has brought a knife to school. They search through every single backpack. Is this allowed?

No, this is not allowed. They aren't sure of anyone bringing a knife.

1000

An anonymous caller told the police that Vanessa Rose White had cocaine stashed in her car. The police found the cocaine. Vanessa was brought to court and pleaded guilty, but was not sent to jail. Why so?

The police didn't get a warrant to search her car.

1000

Is this what the Fourth Amendment EXACTLY states? 

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things are to be seized."

No.

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." 

"are to be seized" is not the sentence.

1000

Who signed the Bill of Rights? 

!!!YOU HAVE TO NAME EVERY SINGLE NAME FOR THE CREDIT!!!

Frederick Muhlenberg, John Adams, John Beckley, Samuel A.

1000

When was the Fourth Amendment thought of?

September 28, 1789.