Which statement best explains the legal basis for the right to privacy?

The Constitution does not explicitly name a general “right to privacy.” Instead, the Supreme Court recognized privacy protections over time by interpreting constitutional guarantees and applying them in cases involving personal choices and government intrusion. This gradual development through legal precedents and rulings is best described by choice B. Choice C is too narrow: the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, but it does not clearly name the broader right to privacy.

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