What is the purpose of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press
Grants the right to bear arms
Guarantees the right to a speedy trial
Correct Answer :
A. Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
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Sixth Amendment
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The President
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The House of Representatives
The Attorney General
Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
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14th Amendment
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
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2 years
4 years
6 years
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Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
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Executive
Legislative
Judicial
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Which amendment grants the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?
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Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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