New Jersey v. TLO Case Study Quiz

What prompted the school administration to search T's purse?

• T's denial of smoking

• A teacher's report of suspicious behavior

• T's confession to smoking

• A tip from another student

What was the court's main justification for allowing the search of T's purse?

• The need to maintain the educational environment

• A confession from T

• The presence of a police officer

• A warrant issued by the court

Which justice wrote the majority opinion in the New Jersey v. TLO case?

• Justice Brennan

• Justice White

• Justice Stevens

• Justice Blackman

What was Justice Brennan's main disagreement with the majority decision?

• The use of reasonable suspicion instead of probable cause

• The involvement of law enforcement in schools

• The lack of a student confession

• The absence of a warrant

How have technological advancements complicated the decision of New Jersey v. TLO?

• Increased use of electronic cigarettes

• The presence of more school administrators

• The introduction of cell phones and electronic searches

• The rise of student protests