To remain within Fourth Amendment bounds,a stop must:

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The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and stops must be based on reasonable suspicion. To remain within Fourth Amendment bounds, a stop must not last longer than necessary, meaning the officer should carry out their investigation as expeditiously as possible. The length of a stop will depend on the circumstances, but it must be reasonable. Incriminating questions may be allowed as long as they are related to the stop's purpose, but an officer cannot continue asking questions after the justification for the stop has ended. The Fourth Amendment does not set a specific time limit for a stop, so C is incorrect. Finally, under certain circumstances, officers are permitted to display their weapons during a stop if they believe there is a potential threat to their safety. Therefore, D is incorrect.

To Remain Within Fourth Amendment Bounds,a Stop Must