The Fourth Amendment
Amendments to the United States Constitution: The Bill of Rights
The Fourth Amendment states that American citizens have the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and belongings against unreasonable searches and seizures. This was not always the case. The Founders had to overcome great obstacles--fighting for American independence and ratifying the Constitution and the Bill of Rights--to provide these rights. This book outlines that arduous journey, and then focuses on the Fourth Amendment's impact on modern American life and the role of the Supreme Court in safeguarding those protections. Sidebars highlight the amendment in action and zero in on the details of Supreme Court cases. It concludes with an examination of the impact of technological advances on our privacy and features a list of all the Amendments to the Constitution, including those proposed, but unratified.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Amendments to the United States Constitution"These well-written, objective, and informative introductions to the Bill of Rights discuss the historical reasons for each amendment, its basis in British and American common law, and the statutory and case law that shaped its implementation and development...Sidebars and large, captioned photos and illustrations supplement the texts. While primarily useful for reports, these books will also give students perspective on current events."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: Amendments to the United States Constitution
"Each volume in this series provides a thorough examination of the amendment - from the history leading up to its adoption, to how the amendment relates to us today. The consistent layout includes an introduction, and sources to go to for more information and further reading."
--Library Media Connection
