Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
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Correct answer: Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment requires searches and seizures to be reasonable and generally supported by warrants based on probable cause. This reflected colonial anger over British search practices such as writs of assistance.
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