random locker searches is unconstitutional

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random locker searches is unconstitutional

by jain2016 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:34 am
Any government action that intrudes on the right of privacy of an individual is unconstitutional. Therefore, the requirement that students in public school submit to random locker searches is unconstitutional.

Which of the following, if true, most weakens the conclusion that random locker searches in public schools are unconstitutional?

A) The requirement is clearly posted throughout each school.

B) The search of lockers helps ensure the safety of the students.

C) Many of the lockers don't have locks.

D) Every private school allows random locker searches by its faculty.

E) The Supreme Court, which is the final arbiter on issues of civil rights, has ruled that students in public school have no right to privacy on public school grounds.

OAE

Hi Experts ,

Please explain.

Many thanks in advance.

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by OptimusPrep » Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:04 pm
Premise: Any government action that intrudes on the right of privacy of an individual is unconstitutional
Conclusion: The requirement that students in public school submit to random locker searches is unconstitutional

We need to weaken this conclusion.
Only option E comes close to weakening the conclusion.
It says that the law maker has mentioned that the students have no right to privacy on public school grounds.
So, if the students cannot practice privacy, there is no question that he privacy can be intruded.

Correct Option: E