4th Amendment Flashcard

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What does the 4th Amendment protect against?

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unreasonable searches and seizures

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What is the main purpose of the warrant requirement?

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To protect individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures.

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What is the Exclusionary Rule?

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The Exclusionary Rule is a legal principle that prohibits the use of evidence obtained in violation of a person's constitutional rights.

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Under what circumstances can law enforcement conduct a search without a warrant?

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Law enforcement can conduct a search without a warrant under certain circumstances such as consent, probable cause, exigent circumstances, or search incident to lawful arrest.

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What is the Plain View Doctrine?

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The Plain View Doctrine is a legal principle that allows law enforcement officers to seize evidence without a warrant if the evidence is in plain view and the officer has a lawful right to be in the location where the evidence is found.

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What is required for a valid consent search?

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Voluntary and informed consent

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What is the standard for determining if a search is reasonable under the 4th Amendment?

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reasonable expectation of privacy

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What are the exceptions to the warrant requirement? Options: Consent, plain view, exigent circumstances, search incident to arrest, automobile exception, and administrative searches.

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Consent, plain view, exigent circumstances, search incident to arrest, automobile exception, and administrative searches.

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What is the purpose of the Exclusionary Rule?

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The purpose of the Exclusionary Rule is to deter law enforcement from conducting illegal searches and seizures and to protect individuals' Fourth Amendment rights.

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What are the potential consequences of a violation of the 4th Amendment?

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The potential consequences of a violation of the 4th Amendment include exclusion of evidence, civil lawsuits, and disciplinary action.