Fifth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals in several important ways. It guarantees the right not to self-incriminate, meaning you don't have to testify against yourself in a criminal case. It also ensures due process, which means the government must follow fair procedures before taking away your life, liberty, or property. Additionally, it prohibits double jeopardy, so you can't be tried twice for the same crime. Lastly, it includes safeguards regarding the government's power to take private property for public use, requiring just compensation in such cases.