Question

question 11
2 pts
in the u.s. supreme court case, new jersey v. t.l.o, a student was searched after being caught smoking in the bathroom. which amendment allows school administration to search students to maintain a safe school environment?
2nd amendment
4th amendment
6th amendment
8th amendment
question 12
2 pts
missouri and the federal government share the power to tax; however, missouri cannot coin its own money. this is an example of which constitutional principle?
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
individual rights

Explanation:

Question 11

The 4th Amendment relates to searches and seizures. In New Jersey v. T.L.O, the Supreme Court ruled that school administrators can conduct reasonable searches (with a lower standard than law enforcement) to maintain a safe environment, which falls under 4th Amendment considerations. The 2nd is about firearms, 6th about criminal trials, 8th about cruel/unusual punishment—none fit.

Federalism is the division of power between state and federal governments. Missouri (state) and federal government sharing some powers (taxing) but states having limited powers (can’t coin money) is a key example of federalism. Separation of Powers is about branches, Checks and Balances about mutual control, Individual Rights about personal liberties—none match.

Answer:

B. 4th Amendment

Question 12