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=__** The 5th 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.

__** Description **__ This amendment states that if you are ever being arrested you have the right to not say anything and only say the things that you want. When there is enough evidence an indictment is issued, which means that the person charged with the crime will be put on a trial. However people in the military can be put on a trial without an indictment or a grand jury, if the commit a crime during war or a national emergency.

__ **Historical Applications** __ This amendment has been challenge by the people of america because they said people should be forced to tell the truth and not be able to keep secrets from the government. e

**__ Today's Application __**
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