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The 4th Amendment was a response to the British government tactics prior to the Revolution. There was a general idea that homes in Britain were "a man's castle"- but not so with homes in the Colonies, which were specifically exempt from that concept. Officials would often get "general warrants" to search any homes at any time for any reason. It especially bothered businessmen, who would be harassed by tax officials.
The 4th Amendment was intended to codify that the government couldn't just search your home and your "stuff" without a good reason. Government officials are supposed to go to a judge and convince him to issue a warrant, which is a legal document specifying what they are allowed to search.
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∙ 11y agoto protect against unreasonable searches and seizures. (seizures are stuff seized from the warrant.
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What amendment prevents searches without a warrant and probable cause?
It was the 4th Amendment
What was the equal rights amendment and what group did it aim to protect?
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The fifth amendment often interacts with what amendment?
The Fourth Amendment.
What amendment discusses the searches and seizures?
the 4th amendment :D
Which amendment states that a person is entitled to have a lawyer?
5th or 4th . . .
Which amendment guarantees that the government won't illegally search you?
4th Amendment
Which amendment to the US Constitution deals with probable cause?
4th Amendment
Why is the 4th amendment not good?
the fourth amendment is not good because it is unfair
What does Amendment four mean?
the correction that has been made periodically to a standard document is called amendment. 1st change made is called 1st amendment and 4th is called 4th amendment. this has to be done by a authorised committee. for example amendment to our constituency are done after it got approved in the cabinet. the correction that has been made periodically to a standard document is called amendment. 1st change made is called 1st amendment and 4th is called 4th amendment. this has to be done by a authorised committee. for example amendment to our constituency are done after it got approved in the cabinet.
Where can you find information on the 4th Amendment?
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Is the fourth amendment a absolute bar to all searches?
4th amendment
What was the aim of the 2nd amendment?
b. to preserve the citizen soldier which was used in the Revolutionary War
