Question

The Fifth Amendment gives an accused person _____________.

Answer 1

Fifth Amendment definition. One of the ten amendments to the United States Constitution that make up the Bill of Rights. The Fifth Amendment imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes. It prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy and mandates due process of law.

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Answer 2

Although the amendment contains several provisions, four elements protect aperson accused of a crime: the right against compelled self-incrimination, the right to a grand jury, the right of protection against double jeopardy and the right to due process.