Question

how does the fourth amendment protect citizens from the government? complete the following statement.

complete the passage by filling in the blank(s). drag the word(s) below to fill in the blank(s) or use your keyboard to choose word(s) from the dropdown menus.

the fourth amendment protects citizens from unreasonable blank by making illegally obtained evidence blank in court.

options:
inadmissible, self-incrimination, searches and seizures, admissible

Explanation:

Identify the constitutional protections of the Fourth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against "unreasonable searches and seizures."

Determine the legal consequence of illegally obtained evidence

Under the exclusionary rule, evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment is generally "inadmissible" in court.

Answer:

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable <blank>searches and seizures</blank> by making illegally obtained evidence <blank>inadmissible</blank> in court.