i have to write a 3 page paper on the 5th ammendent...?

Question

i need to know like how to start it, what it put in it. and actually, if u could explain a lil bit on what the 5th ammendment is all about? plz...

Answer 1

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And for info on The 5th amendment go to:
en.wikipedia.org/.../Fifth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution.
Hope this helps. Good luck!

Answer 2

Basically, it allows for a Grand Jury to investigate capital crimes (such as murder) before charges are brought against a person. It also protects a person from being tried twice for the same crime (Double Jeopardy), as well as protects the accused from Self-Incrimination (accidentally testifying against yourself). It also allows for Due Process, which requires you to be tried before you are locked up, or otherwise convicted.

The full amendment is below:

"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."

Answer 3

First off, do you know how to use a search engine?

Here is just ONE site I found when "googling" The Fifth Amendment.

http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment05/