The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. The infinitive phrase "to be secure" modifies:

Social Studies · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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The infinitive phrase "to be secure" in the given text modifies the noun "right." The entire phrase "to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures" serves as an elaboration or specification of the nature of the right being discussed in the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

In simpler terms, it indicates the purpose or quality of the right mentioned in the amendment: the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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