Women's History - United States, Law, United States - History - General & Miscellaneous, Politics & Government - United States
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Overview
This book looks at the people and the history behind the passage of the Fifth Amendment, which prohibits people from being tried twice for the same crime and permits arrested people to remain silent and not be forced to testify against themselves in trials. The Fifth Amendment also forbids the federal government from depriving anyone of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. A discussion of the ramifications for today's society is also included.An overview of the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which defines and protects a citizen's rights within the legal system.
Synopsis
This book looks at the people and the history behind the passage of the Fifth Amendment, which prohibits people from being tried twice for the same crime and permits arrested people to remain silent and testify against themselves in trials. The Fifth Amendment also forbids the federal government from depriving anyone of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. A discussion of ramifications for today's society are also discussed.Book Details
Published
July 1, 1998
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pages
128
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780894908941