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In a movie, you hear an actor say, “i choose to remain silent.” this is also known as pleading the __________, a reference to the amendment that gives a person the right to remain silent.

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It is known as pleading the fifth. 
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This is also known as pleading the fifth.

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The fifth amendment gives a criminal defendant the right not to testify. Also, a witness at a criminal trial can plead the fifth while testifying in response to questions that might implicate them in illegal activity. However, pleading the fifth is sometimes seen as a a proof of guilt because the person doesn't want to talk. However, if a person chooses to remain silent, they are pleading the fifth amendment in which they are given this right.

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