Fourth Amendment Quiz

Which amendment is part of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution and protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment is designed to balance individual privacy with what?

• Economic policies

• Law enforcement needs

• Educational standards

• Environmental regulations

What is meant by "Probable Cause" in the Fourth Amendment?

• Examination of a person, property, or information

• A court order authorizing a search or arrest

• Taking possession of a person or property

• Facts or evidence that would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been committed

What is required for a legal search or arrest according to the Fourth Amendment?

• Seizure

• Probable Cause

• Warrant

• Search

What allows for brief detentions, such as Terry stops?

• Probable cause

• Reasonable suspicion

• Specific facts

• Warrants

What is based on articulable facts, not just a hunch?

• Probable cause

• Reasonable suspicion

• Warrants

• Higher standard of proof

What is a higher standard of proof?

• Reasonable suspicion

• Probable cause

• Articulable facts

• Brief detentions

Which standard is based on specific facts and circumstances?

• Reasonable suspicion

• Probable cause

• A hunch

• Brief detentions

Which search type is specifically for officer safety?

• Border Search

• Inventory Search

• Traffic Stop

• Automobile Exception

What is required for long-term GPS tracking according to United States v. Jones (2012)?

• No warrant required

• Warrant required

• Only consent required

• Notification required