The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. United States 1 further com- plicates that already complex phase of search and seizure which relates to the.The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from conducting unreasonable searches and seizures. Imagine you're driving a car, and a police officer spots you and pulls you over for speeding. He orders you out of the car. In this session, students will examine the historical context and the drafting of the Fourth Amendment. In many cases, this amendment governs our interactions with the police. The Third and Fourth Amendments are intended to protect citizens' rights to the ownership and use of their property without government intrusion. The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. SECTION. 1. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.