Plead the Fifth: A Look at the Fifth Amendment (19)
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a very significant part of the Bill of Rights and the American justice system. In criminal cases, the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids double jeopardy, necessitates due process of law, and protects against self-incrimination. The Fifth Amendment ensures that Americans benefit from a balanced and accountable justice system. Through this book, readers learn the essential reasons for the creation of the Fifth Amendment and explore the provisions of the amendment through historical examples.
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SeriesOur Bill of Rights
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ManufacturerRosen and PowerKids
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PublisherRosen: PowerKids Press
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Publisher or imprintRosen: PowerKids Press
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AuthorTolli, Jenna
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ISBN-13978-1-5383-4302-9
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size7 1/4" x 8 1/2"
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Reading Interest5,6,7,8
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# of Pages32
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Dewey Decimal345.73'056--dc23
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Guided Reading LevelU
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Date Published2019
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a very significant part of the Bill of Rights and the American justice system. In criminal cases, the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids double jeopardy, necessitates due process of law, and protects against self-incrimination. The Fifth Amendment ensures that Americans benefit from a balanced and accountable justice system. Through this book, readers learn the essential reasons for the creation of the Fifth Amendment and explore the provisions of the amendment through historical examples.