The Fourth Amendment only protects against "unreasonable" searches. In this session, students will examine the historical context and the drafting of the Fourth Amendment.The Fourth Amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizures of our person, our house, our papers, and our effects. The Fourth Amendment prohibits the United States government from conducting "unreasonable searches and seizures. Article IV Explained Section 1 Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. Article IV Explained Section 1 Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. The Supreme Court usually considers Fourth Amendment cases starting with a basic question, "Was there a search or a seizure? The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It spells out Americans' rights in relation to their government. Amendment Four to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791.