Question

1. a student is put on trial for vandalism. the prosecutor tries to bring up the same vandalism case after the student is found not guilty. does the 5th amendment protect them? yes / no why? 9. a man is put on the witness stand. the lawyer asks him a question that would force him to admit he stole money. he refuses to answer. does the 5th amendment protect them? yes / no why?

Explanation:

1. The 5th Amendment contains the double - jeopardy clause which prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime after an acquittal. So the student is protected.
2. The 5th Amendment gives the right against self - incrimination, allowing a person to refuse to answer questions that could incriminate them. So the man is protected.

Answer:

1. Yes, The 5th Amendment's double - jeopardy clause protects against being tried twice for the same crime after acquittal.
2. Yes, The 5th Amendment's right against self - incrimination protects him.