The Fifth Amendment protects Americans against which of the following things? Check all of the boxes that apply.

The Fifth Amendment protects people from being compelled to testify against themselves, which means they cannot be forced to prove their own guilt. It also protects against double jeopardy, or being tried more than once for the same crime. Improper searches and seizures are covered by the Fourth Amendment, while the right to own arms is covered by the Second Amendment.

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