Why was the fifth amendment created?

Answer 1

The 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ''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 offence 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.'' It was created to protect the rights of individuals against tyrannical government, just as are all of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution (The Bill of Rights).

Answer 2

The Fifth Amendment was added to preserve the civil rights and liberties of accused criminals. It is important to all criminals in the U.S. since it protects their rights and gives them a defense against the court.

Answer 3

The 5th amendment was introduced because of the experience with a corrupt system of law left over from England. The rights protected by the 5th amendment were commonly violated by the courts against colonists.

Answer 4

because the crime rate was going up in the states in the 1700's and the states were aware of this so 79% of the states voted on adding the fifth amendment.

Answer 5

To protect people acused of a crime by given them a far trial

Answer 6

It was made because it protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure.

Answer 7

It is important because they can't put any one in jail without evidence and they can't search a house without a warrant

Answer 8

what amendment? from the constitution?