ActivityAmendments Four, Five and Six Interactive
A card sorting interactive that helps students define the fourth, fifth and sixth amendments.
5th Amendment | What is the Fifth Amendment?
The Fifth Amendment in the Bill of Rights grants protections for people accused of crimes.
Read the Full Bill of RightsFifth Amendment
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.
Rights of the Accused Amendment Resources
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) upholds the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, then their confessions may not be used as evidence at trial.
Kelo v. New London (2005)
Kelo v. New London (2005) reviews “public use” from the Fifth Amendment can be interpreted as “public benefit.” upholding that the government can take private property from an individual.
Reading Kelo v. New London Case Excerpts
What precedent did the ruling of Kelo v. New London set for the future of cases regarding eminent domain?
The Fifth Amendment | BRI’s Homework Help Series
What protections does the Fifth Amendment provide, and why did the Founders believe them important enough to enshrine in the Bill of Rights? Our latest Homework Help video explores these questions and provides students with a succinct overview of the essential information regarding this amendment.