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A whole series of amendments was introduced in the House of Representatives by James Madison on June 8, 1789, including what, after editing, were eventually passed and ratified as the first ten amendments (or "Bill of Rights") to the Constitution. Most of their provisions, including the substance of the Fifth Amendment, were based on amendments that had been requested by various state conventions when they ratified the Constitution (over the previous two years). Similar provisions were also already found in a number of state constitutions. The specific provisions of the fifth amendment seem to be based on a request from Virginia. But, in fact, many of the rights spoken of in the Bill of Rights had a LONG history in Britain. A form of the "due process" clause of the fifth amendment may be found as early as the Magna Carta (1215).
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What amendment was added to the US Constitution in the 1900s?
well, one amendment was the twenty first amendment...it was ratified on December 5th, 1933
Which Amendment protects you against an accusation of a crime?
There is no amendment in the US Constitution which protects you against ACCUSATIONS. However, you are granted the right against 'self incrimination' by the 5th Amendment.
What does the 5th Amendment of the Constitution provide for?
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Where does is say in the US Constitution that your rights are guaranteed?
Different rights are guaranteed throughout the Constitution, but the 5th amendment spells out the rights that protect against self incrimination.
What is the 5th amendemtn?
The 5th amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the accused to a lawyer. Also the person has the right to remain silent and not speak to police.
