Why does the Fourth Amendment require that warrants be issued by a magistrate rather than a police officer?

A. Police officer training causes them to be too suspicious.
B. Police officers are expected to be untrustworthy.
C. Magistrates are more knowledgeable about warrants.
D. The oversight of a neutral magistrate is aspect of balance of power.


D. The oversight of a neutral magistrate is aspect of balance of power.

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