"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,
shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." —Fourth Amendment, United States Constitution
Which element of common and shared American culture is protected by the Fourth Amendment?
A.
rationality
B.
nationalism
C.
privacy
D.
free speech
Most Americans value privacy, especially the right to pursue life, liberty, and happiness without being watched by government or other entities. The fourth amendment protects individuals from unreasonable violations of privacy by requiring police or government officials to obtain a warrant before seizing personal property.
It was the "Open Door Policy" that was the name of the trading policy that Secretary of State John Hay initiated with China and the European nations that already had a presence there, since the US wanted to benefit from trade with China as well.
