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There are a handful of rights covered by the Fifth Amendment:

  • The right to not be tried for a serious crime without the presence of a Grand Jury
  • The right to not be forced to testify against yourself
  • The right to not be punished without due process of law
  • The right to be paid for property taken for public use
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the 5th Ammendment protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure

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