Plead the Fifth: A Look at the Fifth Amendment

By Jenna Tolli

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a very significant part of the Bill of Rights and the American justice system. In criminal cases, the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids double jeopardy, necessitates due process of law, and protects against self-incrimination. The Fifth Amendment ensures that Americans benefit from a balanced and accountable justice system. Through this book, readers learn the essential reasons for the creation of the Fifth Amendment and explore the provisions of the amendment through historical examples.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538343029
• ISBN13: 9781538343029
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8