Fifth Amendment Quiz

When was the Fifth Amendment added to the Constitution?

• July 4, 1776

• December 15, 1791

• September 17, 1787

• January 1, 1800

Which of the following is NOT covered by the Fifth Amendment?

• Double jeopardy

• Eminent domain

• Right to a speedy trial

• Self-incrimination

According to the Fifth Amendment, private property cannot be taken for public use without what?

• The owner's consent

• A warrant

• Just compensation

• A public vote

What does the Fifth Amendment protect individuals from being subjected to?

• Being tried for the same offense twice

• Serving on a jury

• Voting in elections

• Paying taxes

What does the Fifth Amendment protect individuals from with respect to legal proceedings?

• Being tried for the same crime more than once

• Serving on a jury

• Voting in elections

• Paying taxes

What is the term used when an individual chooses not to testify against themselves during a trial?

• Pleading the Fifth

• Miranda Warning

• Due Process

• Eminent Domain

What is the purpose of the Miranda Warning?

• To inform individuals of their right to remain silent

• To notify individuals of their right to an attorney

• To warn individuals about the consequences of committing a crime

• To advise individuals of their right to a jury trial

What does "due process" ensure for citizens charged with a crime?

• A fair trial with a defined procedure

• A trial without a jury

• Immediate release from custody

• Exemption from all legal charges

What is "eminent domain"?

• The right to bear arms

• The government's power to take private property for public use with fair compensation

• The government's ability to imprison individuals without trial

• The right to privacy

Which historical document is associated with the concept of due process and the grand jury?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights