The Government Seized a Large Amount of Cash (As the "Instrumentality

Multiple Choice

The government seized a large amount of cash (as the "instrumentality" of the crime) being carried out of the country by a couple who failed to report that they were leaving the country with more than $10,000. The Supreme Court held that the seizure of the cash was:

A) an unconstitutional search and seizure
B) an unconstitutional excessive fine
C) a constitutional search and seizure
D) a constitutional fine, not excessive because of the extent of drug money laundering
E) a constitutional taking based on the "significant interest" of the government