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no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
in which scenario would a person not be protected by the fifth amendment?
a. a person is arrested after being accused of a crime. the person is held in jail for a month without trial by jury.
b. a person acquitted of a crime is brought back to court and re - tried for the same crime.
c. a person has his land forcibly taken by the government, which offers him payment in return.
d. the defendant refuses to testify in court out of fear of accidentally saying something that makes himself look guilty.
what is the preamble to the constitution?
a. amendments that are also known as the bill of rights
b. articles that establish the scope of the national government
The Fifth Amendment protects against double - jeopardy (B), self - incrimination (D), and taking of private property without just compensation (C). Option A is about being held without trial, which is a due - process issue. The Fifth Amendment does not protect against being held in jail without trial (it's more about due process in general, but the Fifth Amendment's main protections are double - jeopardy, self - incrimination, grand jury (except in military etc.), and just compensation for property).
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A. A person is arrested after being accused of a crime. The person is held in jail for a month without trial by jury.