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:

the right

Explanation:

The right.

Explanation:

'Infinitive phrase' is described as the phrase that comprises of an infinitive(basic verb form) along with its object and/or its modifiers to complete the thought. Such phrases function as noun, as an adverb, or as an adjective in the sentence.

In the given question, the infinitive phrase 'to be secure' is functioning as an adjective in the sentence that modifies the noun 'the right of the people'. It involves an infinitive 'to be' followed by the adjective(compliment) 'secure'. Thus, 'the right' is being modified.

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