The ________ Amendment states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."

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The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution includes several clauses related to due process, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination. The specific clause that mentions the protection against self-incrimination is known as the "Self-Incrimination Clause" and states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." This means that individuals have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions that may implicate themselves in criminal activity.

The ________ Amendment States That No Person "Shall Be Compelled