When someone "takes the Fifth," they are invoking the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which grants individuals the right to refuse to answer questions that could incriminate themselves. This often occurs in legal settings, such as court cases or congressional hearings. By doing so, the individual protects themselves from self-incrimination, but it can also lead to negative perceptions or implications in the eyes of the public or jurors. The right to remain silent is a fundamental aspect of the legal system, ensuring that individuals cannot be forced to provide evidence against themselves.
they would be disqualified!
Not damaging, just dumb..
That wants to be "vacationer."
Certainly. It takes force but it happens quite often.
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Taking the fifth - applies in the US and is the term used when someone refuses to answer a question put to them by a government official.The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, (which is part of the Bill of Rights), protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure. The particular section that is being applied when someone takes the fifth is:-"No person shall ........ be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself"
If someone takes poison, they can experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, seizures, and in severe cases, death. It is important to seek medical help immediately if poisoning is suspected.
well, let's just say you'll be on the toilet for a while..
No, the word 'fifth' is a noun and an adjective.Examples:I made the appointment for the fifth of the month. (noun)The office is on the fifth floor. (adjective)A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. The pronoun that takes the place of the noun 'fifth' is it.Example:This book is the fifth in the series. It picks up the story right where the last book left off.
What happens if your dog takes nexium?
It goes off Then takes time to go on the ip address changes as someone said
Depending on how many you take, they can cause serious lung, liver, and brain damage.