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The Fourth Amendment defined:

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As stated in the Constitution:

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.

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The Fourth Amendment defined:

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.

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The Fourth Amendment is designed to protect Americans from violations of privacy in the form of searches and seizures of homes, cars, and other assets. It also covers unlawful arrest.

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The Fourth Amendment simplified:

Under the terms of this amendment, law enforcement personnel can search if they have probable cause or reasonable suspicion.


The Fourth Amendment simplified:

Under the terms of this amendment, law enforcement personnel can search if they have probable cause or reasonable suspicion.

What is Probable Cause?


Probable Cause:

Example of Probable Cause: A police officer can ask a driver to take a blood alcohol test if he or she is driving erratically. This is deemed reasonable because of the probable cause, and because drivers must sign a statement indicating that they are willing to submit to such tests in order to get a driver’s license in many states.

Probable Cause is a standard that means 'more likely than not.’ Probable cause must be based on information provided to or already known by the authorizing official

What is considered reasonable?


Reasonable or Unreasonable:Reasonable: is a standard that a person has been, is, or is about

to be engaged in criminal activity. It is a much lower standard than probable cause.


Reasonable or Unreasonable:

Example of Reasonable:

If an officer believes that safety is at risk, he may stop and frisk a suspect for weapons, but not for contraband like drugs.

Reasonable: is a standard that a person has been, is, or is about to be engaged in criminal activity. It is a much lower standard than probable cause.






Example of Unreasonable:

A police officer cannot pull over a random driver and search his or her car for no reason, because this is an unreasonable search.






Example of Unreasonable:

A police officer cannot pull over a random driver and search his or her car for no reason, because this is an unreasonable search.


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Example in Schools:The Fourth Amendment applies to all citizens, including minors. Nonetheless, young people face greater challenges when attempting to exercise their rights.

Additionally, young people don’t usually own property, so their privacy is reduced by the fact that adults often control the spaces they use. Parents might consent to a home search, just as the principal might permit locker searches at school. These conditions sometimes limit, but do not cancel out, the Fourth Amendment rights of minors.

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Quiz Page:In order to understand the Fourth Amendment you must know ‘probable cause’ and ‘reasonable suspicion’.

DIRECTIONS: Identify the examples below as either ‘probable cause’ or ‘reasonable suspicion’.

Example A: Officer Jones received information from a witness that a man was selling drugs near the playground. The officer approached the man and proceeds

to search him for drugs…

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Example B: Officer Jones was on a routine parole when a teenager spotted him and ran away in the opposite direction. Officer Jones went in pursuit and put the teenager into custody while he questioned him….

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Quiz Page: YOU ARE CORRECT!In order to understand the Fourth Amendment you must know ‘probable cause’ and ‘reasonable suspicion’.



Probable CauseExplanation:

Because Officer Jones received information from a reasonable witness he has a probable cause to search the man for drugs


Quiz Page: SORRYIn order to understand the Fourth Amendment you must know ‘probable cause’ and ‘reasonable suspicion’.



Probable CauseExplanation:



In order to understand the Fourth Amendment you must know ‘probable cause’ and ‘reasonable suspicion’.


Reasonable Suspicion

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In order to understand the Fourth Amendment you must know ‘probable cause’ and ‘reasonable suspicion’.


Reasonable SuspicionExplanation:


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Thanks to: Yashee Munshi & Luis Alvarez

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Designing this program was a lot of fun for me. I wasn’t quite sure how I was going to teach the concepts of the fourthamendment, but I feel it does a good job keeping the audience engaged with good interaction. Adding the multiple tutorswas an important piece as the program supports more vicarious learning. I’m a very neat person who likes crisp lines, simplicity, and clarity. When I designed this program I think I chose the right schemes and borders to make it very clear tothe audience while keeping it attractive. Young adolescents are very familiar with blue hyperlinks, so choosing this formatover ‘buttons’ was an easy choice for someone who likes simplicity. The striking black borders bring a focus to the mostimportant information. I tried not to put too much information on any single page to keep it clear and easy to follow. The videos are courtesy of youTube publications that my field test volunteers found interesting. I hope you enjoy the program: Email me if you have any questions…. [email protected]

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