Which of the following would be illegal under the Fourth Amendment?(1 point)
Responses

book burning
book burning

cruel and unusual punishment
cruel and unusual punishment

praying aloud in school
praying aloud in school

random searches of personal property
To determine which of the options would be illegal under the Fourth Amendment, we need to understand what the Fourth Amendment protects. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It states:
"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."
With this information in mind, we can now analyze each option:
1. Book burning: The act of burning books, although controversial and potentially offensive, is not directly related to searches or seizures. It is not specifically mentioned in the Fourth Amendment and therefore, it is not illegal under the Fourth Amendment.
2. Cruel and unusual punishment: The concept of cruel and unusual punishment is protected by the Eighth Amendment, not the Fourth Amendment. While the Fourth Amendment does protect against unreasonable searches and seizures, it does not address punishments. Therefore, cruel and unusual punishment is not directly related to the Fourth Amendment.
3. Praying aloud in school: The act of praying aloud in school is a form of expression of religious beliefs and is protected by the First Amendment, but it is not specifically related to searches and seizures. Therefore, it is not illegal under the Fourth Amendment.
4. Random searches of personal property: Random searches of personal property without any probable cause or warrant would likely be considered an unreasonable search and seizure, thus making it illegal under the Fourth Amendment.
In conclusion, the option that would be illegal under the Fourth Amendment is "random searches of personal property."