HISET Social Studies Practice

In the case of Terry v. Ohio, what did the Supreme Court determine regarding police searches?

1. Police need a warrant to search any property.

2. Police can search and seize with probable cause.

3. Police cannot search without a magistrate's approval.

4. Police are not allowed to seize evidence without consent.

The correct answer is: Police can search and seize with probable cause.

In Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court established the principle that police can conduct a stop-and-frisk search without a warrant if they have reasonable suspicion that a person is involved in criminal activity and may be armed. This ruling allows officers to act on a lower standard than probable cause, which is required for obtaining a search warrant. The decision emphasizes the need for effective policing in order to ensure public safety while still protecting individuals' Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.