Which of the following constitutional amendments did the common law spousal privilege regarding witness competency seek to protect?

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The common law spousal privilege regarding witness competency primarily seeks to protect the Fifth Amendment rights, which include the right against self-incrimination. This privilege allows a married person to refuse to testify against their spouse in certain situations, thereby protecting the individual's Fifth Amendment right not to be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against themselves.

Which of the Following Constitutional Amendments Did the Common Law