The supreme court has ruled that a citizen of the united states cannot be convicted using evidence that was obtained illegally. which amendment did the court use to reach this decision?
a.) the 9th amendment
b.) the 4th amendment
c.) the 19th amendment
d.) the 14th amendment

the correct answer is b.

the 4th amendment to the us constitution is part of the bill of rights and prohibits illegal searchs and seizures when trying to collect evidence to convict someone. on the contrary, a warrant issued by a judge or magistrate needs to be obtained in advance, so that the evidence collected can be accepted by a court in a criminal conviction.

the answer is b just took the test