Final Practice Test

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A 'search' under the 4th amendment (search and seizure) refers to:

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The examination of a person’s body, property, or belongings by law enforcement to find evidence of a crime.

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A 'seizure' under the 4th amendment (search and seizure) refers to:

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The act of law enforcement taking possession or control of a person or property.

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A warrant, related to the 4th amendment (search and seizure), is:

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A legal document authorizing a search or seizure by law enforcement.

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Probable Cause is best defined as:

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A reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime or that evidence of a crime can be found in a specific place.

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Reasonable Suspicion is defined as:

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A legal standard that allows law enforcement to stop and briefly detain a person if they have specific and articulable facts suggesting criminal activity.

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The Exclusionary Rule related to the 4th amendment (search and seizure) is defined as:

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A rule that prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court.

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The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine is best defined as:

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A legal principle that excludes evidence obtained illegally, as well as any evidence derived from it.

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The Plain View Doctrine is related to the 4th amendment (search and seizure). It allows law enforcement officers to seize evidence without a warrant if:

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The evidence is in plain sight and the officer is lawfully present.

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A Consent Search under the 4th amendment refers to:

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A search conducted with the voluntary permission of the person whose property is being searched.

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Stop and Frisk (Terry Stop) is best defined as:

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A police practice where an officer briefly detains and pats down a person for weapons based on reasonable suspicion.