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The Bill of Rights

Question 6 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

According to the Fifth Amendment, people who are accused of a crime cannot

Answer
A
be tried twice for the same crime.
B
be arrested for two different crimes.
C
be forced to pay excessive fines.
D
be forced to follow rules for a trial.

Explanation

The Fifth Amendment protects people from double jeopardy, meaning they cannot be tried twice for the same offense after a trial has begun. So the correct choice is “be tried twice for the same crime.”

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