Question 1

Certain law enforcement officials can be legally subjected to random drug tests without violating the Fourth Amendment.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has ruled that certain law enforcement officials, such as those who carry firearms or operate heavy machinery, can be subject to random drug tests without violating their Fourth Amendment rights. This is due to the government's interest in ensuring the safety of both the public and the individual officers.

Question 2

What are the limitations of agency power to en- force its regulations?

Accepted Answer

The request must be authorized by law, relevant, and not overly burdensome.

Question 3

Search warrants are always required when public school officials conduct searches and drug tests of students.

Accepted Answer

While the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, the Supreme Court has established that public school officials may search students and their possessions when they have reasonable suspicion of an infraction, such as a drug violation. However, the level of suspicion required is less than probable cause, and therefore a search warrant is generally not required. Drug testing of students may also be conducted in certain circumstances without a search warrant, such as for students participating in extracurricular activities.

Question 4

Grants of immunity can negate the Fifth Amend- ment right not to incriminate oneself.

Accepted Answer

Grants of immunity can compel a person to testify, even if doing so may incriminate them. This means that the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and not incriminate oneself can be negated by a grant of immunity.

Question 5

What are the sources of agency power to enforce its regulations?

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Question 6

Discuss the role that the Fourth Amendment plays concerning agency investigations.Include in your answer the guidelines that agencies must follow with respect to subpoenas and search warrants.

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Question 7

Which amendment to the Constitution protects against compelled testimony by the government?

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Question 8

The power of agencies to investi- gate is quite limited.

Accepted Answer

Agencies often have broad powers to investigate within their areas of jurisdiction, including the ability to issue subpoenas, conduct hearings, and require the production of documents.

Question 9

Discuss the role that the Fifth Amendment plays concerning agency investigations.Include in your answer the distinction that the United States Supreme Court has made between documents obtained by a subpoena and a search warrant.

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Question 10

Which amendment to the Constitution forbids unreasonable searches and seizures?

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Question 11

Agencies through regulation can require individ- uals to keep extensive records and to file reports with the agency.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Agencies can require individuals to keep records and file reports to ensure compliance with regulations.

Quiz 3: Agency Enforcement of Regulations