Which of the following principles, contained in the Fourth Amendment, protects a citizen from unwarranted search and seizure?

a. Due process
b. Habeus corpus
c. Checks and balances
d. Probable cause
e. Exclusionary rule


Answer: d. Probable cause

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a. those with higher incomes pay a higher percentage of tax. b. all citizens pay the same amount in taxes regardless of income. c. taxes on investments that generate additional revenue is higher than those on income. d. those with higher incomes pay a lower percentage of tax. e. taxes increase as governmental spending increases.

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A) ?kept his personal policy agenda to himself. B) ?was mostly relegated to a ceremonial role. C) ?was the key figure in overseeing U.S. involvement in the Gulf War. D) did not appear to play a substantial role. E) was given significant responsibility for foreign affairs.

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The typical member of Congress is a(n)

A. middle-aged, white, Protestant businessman. B. older, white, Protestant businessman. C. older, white, Catholic lawyer. D. middle-aged, white, Protestant lawyer. E. young, white, communications major.

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