Question

the fifth amendment protects americans against which of the following things? check all of the boxes that apply.
□ undergoing improper search and seizure
□ being forced to testify to prove their own guilt
□ being tried more than once for a crime
□ being prevented from bearing arms

Explanation:

• Improper search and seizure is protected by the 4th Amendment, not the 5th.
• The 5th Amendment includes the self-incrimination clause, which bars forcing someone to testify against their own guilt.
• The 5th Amendment's double jeopardy clause prohibits being tried more than once for the same crime.
• The right to bear arms is protected by the 2nd Amendment, not the 5th.

Answer:

• being forced to testify to prove their own guilt
• being tried more than once for a crime