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QuizMultiple Choice

The Bill of Rights

Question 6 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

“Probable cause” protects a person’s rights by making sure

Answer
A
the police can do their job.
B
public property can be easily searched.
C
the person receives legal representation.
D
private property is searched only when reasonable.

Explanation

Probable cause requires a reasonable basis to believe that a crime has occurred or that evidence will be found before certain searches or arrests. This protects people from unjustified searches of their private property. Therefore, the correct choice is “private property is searched only when reasonable.”

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